There are three main designs of men’s underwear on the market, boxer shorts & trunks, briefs and mens thongs, each of which has its own advantages and disadvantages. So let’s look at each one in turn:

Men’s Boxers and Trunks

Traditionally boxer shorts were designed as loose fitting cotton or sometimes silk shorts, encapsulated for many of us, who are old enough to remember, by the cultfamous Levi’s advert in the 80’s of the American guy taking off his Levi jeans in a laundrette and sitting back in a pair of white boxer shorts.

Still worn by some and perhaps more so by those who were inspired by them and were wearing them in the 80’s, they have become less popular by today’s younger generation of mobile text trendy youths, who are much more image conscious.

Boxer shorts now seem to be the preserve of yesterday’s yuppie generation and have been pushed to one side for a more discerning male who looks for the functional and practical aspects that boxer shorts lacked, particularly with regards to support. Instead, men now seem to prefer the fitted lycra trunk, with technical fibres and added ‘ball control’ that meets the wantsof today’s outwardly looking active male.

There seems to be three basic styles in fitted men’s trunks; the classic trunk, hipster, and midi. These differ according to where they sit on the waist or hip and the leg length.

Overall, trunks give a seem free look and because of their close fit they also offer very good support and control in the pouch, which is possibly why they are so popular with men.

Men’s Briefs

Briefs now seem to be one of the least popular styles of mens underwear and fall way behind in the league table to trunks. Nevertheless, they are still available in a variety of styles, which vary according to their cut. One of the main reasons that briefs seem to be less popular is due to the fact that they don’t always sit in place at the rear and can result in an unwanted ‘wedgie’. However, they still offer a more minimalist look than trunks and at the same time offer good support and control, but don’t provide the line free look.

Mens Thong and Mens G-strings

Thongs give this all important comfort and support far greater than any other look and because of the ever increasing range of quality, stylish and practicality, men seem to be putting comfort before vanity and opting for a designer mens thong.

Thongs are the most liked choice of strings and are distinguished from g-strings by having a much thicker string or thong that is about three quarters to an inch wide and become broader toward the waist band at the rear.

G-strings are favoured by some because of there much greater minimalist look and are distinguished by a much narrow string, usually only about a quarter of an inch wide.

Men’s Thongs and g-strings have become very popular by the active male for wearing during sport and high impact activity because of the support and control they offer. They are most commonly manufactured from micro fibres or cotton.

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Historically it has been women, who have bought sexy underwear for their man in order to please him, but times are changing and the modern woman is looking for more than a pair of supermarket multipack mens boxers that have been over washed. So guys, if you want to thrill the ladies it’s time to take a long hard look at your underwear drawer. Here are a few tips to help you on your way.

1. Get rid of anything that is over 24 months old, over washed faded undies are a definite no, along with any item which has saggy elastic, holes or any strange stains!

2. Do they all still fit you? It’s no good wearing underpants which is too small (or too big) they just make you look a little porky.

3. Look at the colour spectrum. Mens underwear has come a long way in the last few years, and gone are the days of navy, black, white and grey only. The colour styles change from season to season so make sure you’re up to date, but also the colour you choose flatters your skin tone. If you are milky white you may want to stay clear of yellow and greens. Matching your underwear shade to your outfit colour is the way most women dress so why not follow that theory.

4. Look at the styles you choose. mens underwear today is available in a host of styles to suit any shape and size. Don’t be afraid to try something different, but be realistic about your body, whilst a man with a Chippendale body looks great in a thong or g-string, a flabby gut and spotty bum tends to have the opposite effect on the ladies, so you may be more suited to mens boxers!

5. Consider about the material you select, as a wealth of technical fibres are used in underwear, so if you are active and go to the gym a lot, look at sports underwear that performs well and wicks moisture away from the skin. HOM Fashion offer a great selection of sports and active mens underwear. For everyday wear, think about something a little more adventurous than cotton jersey, have a look at microfibre ranges which wash well are super soft and comfortable and give great support. And for the evening, look at the sensuous semi sheer fabrics which are soft to the touch.

6. Think about quality! Whilst labels are not everything, the old adage you get what you pay for – applies to mens underwear! Look at the designer ranges, such as HOM, Mey and Manstore it is here that you will come across the fabrics and cuts to suit you. The quality and comfort is there too, and you will find that they will wash well and maintain there shape and colour without the stitching coming undone and the elastic stretching out of shape.

So now you have a little food for thought and a few tips to set you on your way, but just one more thing to bear in mind – don’t forget to wear clean underwear if you want to please the ladies!

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