What you wear under there is not something that many men give a lot of time and consideration to. It is surprising to note that the majority of men leave their underwear purchasing to their wives or significant other and simply accept what they are given without question. However, the world of men’s underwear is an enormous one and it is surprising what a difference in terms of both look and comfort that suitable underwear makes.
Boxer briefs first emerged in the 1990s and are a mixture of the more traditional tight fighting briefs and the more modern boxer shorts. They are the same length as a pair of boxer shorts but have the tightness of the brief.
The main advantage of the boxer brief is it gives you the best of both worlds — the support that a pair of briefs offer whilst at the same time stopping any riding up with the length and giving you more comfort around the top of the legs.
Many men are dubious of wearing briefs for fear of unfounded reports that wearing tight underwear shrinks male genitals as well as making them infertile. This is total “fake news “and should not deserve any place in your consideration when choosing your underwear. What you wear under your clothes has no impact on your health so feel free to wear whatever you choose.
When choosing a pair of mens boxer briefs the first thing to look for is the material. There are a wide range of materials available, however, as a general rule, cotton or synthetic blends are the most popular choice for day-to-day usage.
It is important to consider your lifestyle when choosing the material as if you work out then you are looking for boxer briefs that are breathable and reduce chaffing. For this, you need moisture absorbent materials such as a synthetic blend.
The next area of consideration is the colour and pattern. In the past, men’s underwear was plain and boring — solid blocks of colour only with perhaps a contrasting trim. These days, mens boxer briefs come not only in various colours but also in patterns — from stripes and spots to cartoon characters and slogans- the sky is the limit!
Overall, mens underwear has come on leaps and bounds — so relieve your wife or significant other of the task of purchasing for you — take the time to browse the shops online — you will be amazed at what you can find!