Boxers Vs Briefs
[ 11 March 2008 ]
[Guest post by Audrey.]
Helping guys with their outward appearances is one thing, but I admit that it’s the more personal aspects of clothes and men’s health that guys really need help on. Whether it’s guys asking for advice, or girls asking out of some immature curiosity, everyone seems to be obsessing over the problem men have faced for years. What’s actually better — boxers or briefs?
Men’s underwear certainly has undergone a lot of changes throughout history, with ‘modern’ brief and singlet separates only coming into existence around the 1930’s. Before that, men had to endure things like loincloths in ancient Egypt, codpieces in the 16th century and union suits or long-johns in the Victorian era.
For some reason though, while we’re enjoying such a wide range of options for undergarments, guys seem to continue to wear the same old stretched out, hole-in-the-waistband underpants that we’ve clung onto for years. It’s time we broke this pattern though, lads! There’s no definitive answer to the boxers or briefs question, though – it really comes down to personal choice, or the choice of whoever is going to be seeing you in them at the end of the day.
So let’s check out the pros and cons of all your available options so you can make a well informed decision.
Boxers
The main advantage of wearing boxers is the health aspect they offer, which I’ll explain it in a little more detail for you later. Put simply though, boxers are technically a little better for you as the extra room they offer will let your man-parts air out and breathe, and they are significantly cooler as far as temperature in your nether-regions goes. One thing to keep in mind though is that an airier area down there means there’s a lot more potential for offensive odours to escape. Make sure you keep yourself clean and fresh down there!
You may not have realised, but boxers are also are more flattering for all you robust gentleman! The looser elastic band across the waist has a lot more give to them than the thinner, tighter elastics on briefs. A tight waistband will give you a fair bit of overhang if you have a bit of a spare tyre. Some nice, loose boxers will make you look better, particularly once your pants are off, increasing your chances for lurrrrrrrve!
Boxers have far more fabric than briefs, which can be tricky if you’re wearing tighter jeans or pants – the excess fabric will ride up into some sort of a mushroom cloud above your waistline. They also don’t give a lot of support, leaving you… well, DANGLING. Not really good for when you’re participating in any sort of physical activity. You don’t want to hurt yourself down there, do you?
For those of you who favour boxers, a few things to keep in mind: stay away from those tacky, crazy print boxers or anything with a cartoon character on them. While funny patterns and sexy slogans on your underwear can be good for a laugh, I guarantee they’ll be a complete mood killer when a girl unbuttons your jeans in the throes of passion. And think of how silly you’ll feel in a nightclub if your hipster jeans ride low and Yosimite Sam is peeking out at everybody. Secondly, silk boxers are not underwear! They’re alright for sleeping in if you’re into that sort of thing, but shouldn’t be worn under pants or jeans. Think of it logically – silk is slippery. When you walk around all day, your jeans will slide down and your boxers stay up with the elastic. You’re going to look ridiculous. Keep that in mind and stick with cotton, boy-o!
Briefs
Briefs are a popular alternative for guys who don’t like the freedom and space that a pair of boxers can offer. Due to their snug fit, they’ll stop your parts from uncomfortably dangling about when you’re pacing around your office, climbing stairs or going for your morning jog. Made in plain fabrics (never, ever, EVER buy patterned briefs unless you’re doing some sort of erotic performance at a hen’s night!), it’s difficult to go wrong or have them clash with an outfit. They’re just such an easy option to wear.
Their no-fuss ease of wear also means briefs are the underwear of choice for boys who lack the desire to go shopping. Briefs normally come conveniently packaged in sets of seven at your local department store or wherever it is you buy groceries. However, I’m a firm believer that like hair- and skin-care, the ones available at the same place you buy ham and milk and eggs aren’t necessarily going to be the best. So if you’re picking up undies when you’re refilling your kitchen pantry, you might want to rethink that.
They have a disadvantage as far as health goes though, for the opposite reason that boxers will do you well. Briefs don’t exactly have a lot of ventilation, causing problems in both health (see below) and cleanliness. I’m also not a fan of the way briefs are cut – leaving your inner thigh exposed leaves you open to horrible sweating and chafing if you’re wearing denim in hot weather or walking around a lot. It’s all about health and comfort, folks!
There is also a bit of stigma attached to guys who wear briefs – particularly ‘tighty whities’. They are commonly seen as ‘little boy’ underwear, so not exactly a good choice for a mature, strapping man to be wearing. Similarly, the swimwear equivalent is hardly appropriate for anybody over the age of eight!
Boxerbriefs
There’s frankly not much I can say about these without repeating what I’ve already said about boxers and briefs. But these are my top tip choice for underwear as they basically take the best parts of boxers and marry them up with the best parts of briefs to leave you comfortable and happy all day long.
They feature a great boxer shape, which is especially good for wearing under denim jeans. but since they fit more snugly than traditional boxers, they still keep you from moving around the place as you go about your business. What more could you possibly want?
Keeping your ‘bits’ healthy
Penis, testicles, sperm, scrotum. There, I’ve said them all so that’s that out of the way and we get down to business properly. Feel free to pause and giggle to yourself before reading on!
Much debate has gone on with the boxers-or-briefs battle regarding the impact of your choice of underwear on penis size and sperm count. For those worried about size, I can assure you that your choice to wear more snug-fitting underwear won’t impact your development of a sizable ‘implement’. Actual size only depends on things like your body’s natural development, and you can’t change your DNA. So if this is what you’re basing your underwear decisions on, then fret not. And besides, there is no actual proof that bigger or longer is necessarily better – it all depends on your lover and what they personally prefer.
But while tight underwear won’t stop you from being some impressively equipped Adonis, there is some truth to the rumour that wearing briefs can lower your sperm count. And I know, this is a tricky topic to talk about, but it’s time I sorted this out once and for all for you. The male body is designed how it is for a reason. The growth and development of strong, healthy swimmers is quite dependant on temperature, so having your testes located down in their sack keeps your sperm away from the heat your body generates. This is also the reason why you’ll notice your manly bits shrinking up and coming closer to the rest of you in the colder weather — to keep their temperature correct for healthy man-parts. Consequently, wearing briefs means that your boys are up and against your body and don’t have room to move away. While this only will marginally impact your sperm count and strength, it may be the straw breaking your camel’s back if you and your partner are struggling to get pregnant. Doctors always recommend switching to loose boxers if you’re planning on starting a family.
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