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mensuas20082End of the Month Savings!
Mensuas is having a Sale! Use promotion code marchend at checkout and save 12% off your next order at Mensuas. This promotion is good on all regular priced merchandise and is not valid on previous orders. This promotion is good only at www.mensuas.com and offer ends 3/26/2009. Free Shipping on all orders to US and Canada customers. We offer great international shipping rates.

 

us-money-photo-300x225Well I hate to admit it but the economy as well as a few other things going on in my life, has caused me to tighten my belt on all expenses, including my underwear purchases. I have actually not made any new purchase of underwear for about six months now. But that hasn’t stopped me from keeping my eyes open and checking out all the sales going on at some of my favorite online stores. I get a regular influx of email flyers to keep me in the loop on new sales and styles that are out there. And in between the occasional meeting at work I do a little online window shopping to bring a smile to my face. The sites that I frequent the most are Skiviez.com, InternationalJock.com, Jockstrap Central.com, and Undergear.com. I have really enjoyed my experience with Skiviez the most. The website is very user-friendly and organized. They have both a “sale” section as well as a “clearance” section. I enjoy checking out both each time I check out the site. Their customer service has also been outstanding, a real example of “southern hospitality right there in Ashland, Virginia.

But I don’t think it’s time to put a halt on your underwear purchases entirely. It’s time to be a savvy sleuth and watch for sales and shop around before you make a purchase. That way you see what’s available and get the best deals. No matter what the economy is like, I love clearance! I am always looking for underwear under ten bucks. Besides the websites I have mentioned already there are some real stores that if you do a little digging you can find some brand name items for a great price. The stores that I am referring to are TJ Maxx, Ross, and Marshall’s. You have to keep an eye open but I have found some great deals on C-IN2 jocks and no-show briefs. I don’t think you have to sacrifice quality or brand when shopping for your favorite undies you just have to have patience and be ready to pounce when the right deal comes along.

 

410qfxhshel_ss400_What is on the mind of the average guy when they think of thongs for men? And why is there some kind of taboo against wearing them. I myself have worn thongs on and off over the past of seven years. I have times when I am all about them and times when I am not. I have a pretty decent collection of various styles. Some are very comfortable and some are just the opposite. But obviously I don’t have any of the issues that seem to be floating around out in the general population. Let’s try and see if we can make the thong a bit less scary for all the guys out there. 

4150p6zhr0l_ss400_1A thong is not just for women. Men deserve variety in their underwear choices as well. If we are going to have equality, we should have it everywhere, even underneath our clothes. Also, men deserve the chance to be sexy, pure and simple. Being sexy is the really reason thongs were created in the first place. To make a women look sexy to reveal more to their other half without revealing everything. Men should be able to do the same. And as luck would have it there are an increasing number of underwear manufactures that are beginning to see that. They are taking the thong and giving it a bit of a twist so that men can start to see that a thong can be something both sexy and macho. Guys, don’t be afraid to show off a little more. The end result might be more exciting and unexpected then you think.

One of my very first thongs is a great example of a thong meant to appeal to guys. It was the Tactics jock that I picked up from Undergear.com. Now you are probably thinking, “it’s a jock” but it isn’t. The Tactics jock is actually a Y-back thong. It has both a sexy and athletic look and feel to it. The waistband and pouch are made of very comfortable material. I still own this jock and always love to wear it. By the way, I own the Tactics jock in a size medium. The only negative about the Tactics jock is that Undergear.com no longer carries it. I am not sure if that means it has been discontinued. Another great jock that also likes to hide under the name “jock” is the RIPS jock. This thong also has the same characteristics that the Tactics jock has. It is a Y-back thong that has a great pouch made of comfortable material that has an athletic look and feel to it, besides being sexy. I actually picked up several pairs of the RIPS jock backtactics-jockstrap in the day when it was the best thing out there. Unfortunately I bought them in a size medium and I wasn’t able to stay that size. I am currently back in the range to wear the medium but I was able to find the RIPS jock in a large and it fits very well, with a good amount of room. The downside to the RIPS jock is that it has been discontinued and can only be found on a few sites that still have remaining stock.

One thing that you can conclude from my choices is that I have a preference for Y-back thongs. For me, I feel that the best thongs are ones that are so comfortable you don’t know that the rear string is “you know where”. And to make that happen, less material is better. So a Y-back style thong is for me. But I don’t want you guys out there to ignore the other style that is out there, the T-back thong. I have several in my collection that are T-backs. But again for me less material is more comfortable when constructing the rear string. Usually, with a T-back thong there is more material to deal with near the waistband. However, there are a few brands that make a version of the T-back thong that I find suitable. Two brands that have a T-back thong that have the right cut and style are Unico and Sauvage. As I write this article I am actually sporting the Unico thong. I would have to say that it’s very comfortable. There is plenty of room in the pouch and the rear string is barely noticeable. I do like this brand but it does have one flaw. The sizing runs small so you would want to always get at least one size up then what you normally get. My Unico thong is a size extra large. 

So gentleman, take the plunge and try on a thong. You never lose anything by trying. If you feel that it might be a waste of $$$ then you just need to check out a few discount stores or website that have one on clearance and pick one up. And after trying it, if you still don’t like it, I will take it off your hands. For me, you can never own too many.

james12Fitness Model James Ellis Now Appearing at International Jock

International Jock recently spent an afternoon photographing James Ellis, a popular fitness model and aspiring actor based in Hollywood, California. James has an impeccably honed physique and is an ideal model for International Jock’s wide selection of mens underwear. Included here are a dozen of the best samples of the excellent work James performs. All of the styles are by Diesel, both underwear and swimwear.

Here’s what James has to say about himself and his modeling career:

“Well I graduated from Fairfield High School (Falcons) in 1999. I then went on to graduate from Indiana State University in the spring of 2005 with a 3.5 G.P.A and degree in Elementary Education with a concentration in Physical Education. However, I have also done some work to get my NASM certification to be a personal trainer. I am Alpha Tau Omega Alum. I was a member of Campus Crusade for Christ for about three years, and was also a member ISU Cheer Team for two years. After graduating I moved to San Diego in the summer of 2005, in pursuit of my lifelong dream to be a model. I spent a little over two years there and moved off to Hollywood to work full time as a Model and to seek my newly found passion, acting. Living in Hollywood for about a year and a half has shown me how much hard work and dedication it takes to make it as a successful model and actor. But, it really seems to be coming together and I can’t express how awesome it is to see it all unraveling day by day as the dreams become reality.”

James Ellis Stats:

Height:                                    6′ 0″
Weight:                       195 lbs
Measurements:            42-32-32
Shoe size:                    11.5
Hair color:                   Blonde
Hair length:                 Short
Eye color:                    Blue
Ethnicity:                    Caucasian
Skin color:                   Tanned
Experience:                 Very Experienced

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All 2(x)ist Underwear on Sale Now thru April 5th at International Jock

International Jock announces our 2(x)ist Spring Men’s Underwear sale. Choose from over 75 popular 2(x)ist styles including the new Optic, Retro and Fusion collections in styles that include briefs, trunks, t-shirts, jockstraps, tank tops and more.

Everything from 2(x)ist is on sale now including 2(x)ist’s new Spring collection. Many styles are available in limited quantities and when they are gone they are gone forever, so act now for the best price AND the best selection. This sale must end on April 5th.

Plus, you’re sure to enjoy all of International Jock’s eye candy: See all of 2(x)ist’s contemporary underwear designs on sexy underwear men such as James Ellis, Tyler Bachtel, Adam Phebus and Will Mullenneaux, International Jock’s newest modeling sensation.

International Jock is the internet’s most popular men’s underwear and swimwear website and offers thousands of items from 2(x)ist and dozens of other top name manufacturers.

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BONE WEAR is proud to be the official underwear and swimwear supplier to Mr. South Africa 2009, STEPHEN SEGAL. Stephen wowed the audience with his good looks and charm during the pageant to clinch the title held at Carnival City last Saturday night 14 March, and will now receive complimentary BONE WEAR every month for the duration of his reign.

Visit the ‘Events’ page at www.bonewear.co.za to view more pictures of Stephen wearing his Bone Wear during the final.

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blue-jock-side-sQuake for Men pointed this out to us earlier this week. And we really thought this is a new an interesting take on a jock from Diesel . We love the color and fit. It’s just taking a men’s classic, a jock and bringing it into the present. Here is some information from Quake for Men:

A Jock from Diesel! WOW!

This is a first for Quakeformen.com – Jocks from other brands sell really well so when we saw these beauts from Diesel we knew we just had to get them.

  • This jock has a bright green pouch and white waistband / straps. The waistband has a bright green Diesel logo and a small white line at the top.
  • The soft elasticated straps are wide and strong enough to offer you real support and comfort.
  • 95% Cotton, 5% Elastane
  • Also available in blue.
  • ** New for 2009 **

Thanks to Quake for Men for letting us use these pics!

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sean-3Our Friends over at Men’s Underwar Blog were kind enough to let us post part of this interview with Underwear Model Sean. We hope you enjoy it! Now on with the Interview.

It was quite a surprise to get the call inviting me along to an underwear shoot to meet and sean-4interview the latest Quakeformen.com model.  It didn’t take me long to decide to accept that invitation.

I must admit it was a little disconcerting to be interviewing a very handsome young model when he’s only wearing a pair of Diesel Filatexy boxer shorts.  It was difficult to know where to look.  But I guess Sean is used to being looked at and it didn’t seem to phase him in the least.  I do think he sensed his near nakedness was distracting me and kindly offered to get dressed.  I didn’t want to break the flow of the interview so I told him he was just fine in the boxers.

Sean’s a 23 year old college student studying Sport Science.  He got into modelling as a result of a locker room conversation with one of his training buddies.  In Sean’s own words “He was a good looking guy with a really well built body.  When he told me he was sean-2doing some modelling I thought I would give it a go”.  Judging by the results I think that was a very good call.

Sean is 5’11 and weighs in at 167lbs.  That must be 167lbs of lean muscle as I couldn’t see a trace of body fat on him, and remember I could see almost all of him.  He has a well defined 39 inch chest, a flat chiselled 32 inch waist and a 32 inch inseam.  He has dark brown hair and stunning grey/green eyes.  You can really tell Sean spends a lot of time working out, indeed he tells me he hits the gym 5 or 6 times each week.  He is also very proud of the fact that his muscle mass is entirely down to hard work and diet.  He takes no supplements or muscle building products.

I asked Sean a series of random questions to try and get to know him better.  I can reliably tell you that Sean would most like to visit the Caribbean; prefers Calvin Klein boxers (although he did tell me that he planned to keep the Diesels he had on); he’s a bit of a sean-1track star having competed at the world junior 200m trials and was the 400m champion for his home county. He plays Rugby Union at a Semi professional level and his favourite food is fruit.

Sadly the interview got cut short as Sean had to return to the set to model some new Diesel Swim, but he’s promised me a follow up interview soon.

Sean strikes me as a great guy and I know everyone involved with the shoot really enjoyed working with him.  Perhaps it’s that naughty smile.  I really do wish him success and hope he remembers that promise.