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We want to thank the guys who answered the reader survey. We got some really great info from you guys. We have e-mailed the guys selected to win the Baskit Underwear. I will say it’s never easy to hear the negatives, but in order to improve you must hear them and address the issues.

Some of the changes we are going to implement are:

  • More in depth info from Magic/Curve – It was a common suggestion that we get more info from the shows about new lines/brands coming out. That is something we will be doing more in depth with videos, podcasts and posts on the site. We are getting more and more brands involved.
  • Reviews are too positive – I have heard this from the beginning but I try to match the guy with the right pair. I don’t want a boxer brief lover to review a thong. However, that said, I do see how it is perceived and we had on the survey last year as well. In reviews going forward we will put in a Pro/Con list in ever review. Even in a great pair there is always something we don’t like.
  • Sizing info – If we had one big consistant request is sizing. How did it fit in review, is it true to size and etc. This is something we will put in reviews and in posts from now on and keep it consistant.
  • More info on site pages – This is one that really struck me and I thought, wow you are right. One person said we take time to really do the site well but other pages on the site are not developed. I thought and agreed about that. We are going to update our links, where to buy (send in any suggestions), Put up model and photographer bios, and a few more things.
  • Design issues – Site design was a common theme as well. There were guys who loved the site and others who didn’t. This is a long term goal of ours to redesign the site but right now it’s just not something we are planning. When we do redesign a site we will definitely get input from you guys.

Thanks again for taking time and don’t hesitate to email us. Keep giving feedback on the site and how we can improve. Lastly, we have e-mailed the guys selected to win the Baskit Underwear.

 


Andrew Christian is having another 17% off sale! This time it features the Almost Naked Riviera Bikini and the Super Mesh Jock with Show-It Technology.

The Almost Naked Riviera Bikini is part of the new swimwear line. It’s anatomically correct, fade resistant and made in the USA.

The Super Mesh Jock has maximum frontal support, no hidden straps and regular/slim fit.

You can get these at the Andrew Christian Site.

WE’VE GOT THE POWER!

Canadian designer Ryan McKillop has done it again with his all new Power line. The main difference between this and his Classic range is not only an improved softer plushed waistband but also an incredible super-stretch see-through mesh fabric for the pouch. If you’re a fan of the original line of pouches and you don’t mind showing off a bit more (due to the see-through mesh) then you’re going to love the Power line.

The strapless Power Pouch has a soft vented fully contoured four way stretch mesh pouch for a stunning lifted package and ultimate bulge. As it contains no leg straps or strings there are no visible underwear lines under clothing. The pouch includes a fabric loop at its base that slips around your dick and balls to hold the pouch securely in place.

The Power Jock design has all the features of the pouch above with added support provided by the traditional ¾ inch leg straps.

We’ve got both the pouches and jockstraps in four colors – black, white, turquoise and a brilliant lime green.

CLICK HERE FOR THE MCKILLOP POWER GEAR 

APRIL DISCOUNT CODE: POWER

Exclusively for all you receiving our newsletter, here’s a 10% off discount code good until April 21st. Simply place anything into your shopping cart on Jockstrap Central, then on the shopping cart page in the coupon box enter discount code “power” (without the quotes) then click the “Add Coupon” button. 10% will be deducted from your total including anything you add to your cart after you’ve entered the discount code. What are you waiting for? Get Shopping!

SHOP AT JOCKSTRAP CENTRAL

10Percent.com is giving you an extra 25% off clearance prices. Everything must go that is on clearance! Shop & Save on over 600 items from your favorite brand names!

We get the opportunity to talk to Jason Scarlatti the Creative Director at 2xist (http://www.2xist.com). Some of the topics we cover are: Some of the current lines (All Star, Sliq and Neon), Sliq line box and some of the future plans for 2xist.

We hope you enjoy this brief talk with 2xist. We definitely will have them on again soon!

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Timoteo released a singlet. If you watched our video with Timoteo from Magic you saw a preview of the singlet! We know it’s not specifically underwear but we have seen interest from guys out there, so we will cover more workout and bodywear.

The singlet, which was just released, is available in black, white and navy. It retails for $45 at the Timoteo site. Which is a really good price. I have seen singlets go from $35 to well over $80.

The singlet is part of the new Timoteo Sport collection. Included in this collection is a working legging. The legging is a work out or running tight. It looks like we will see a lot more sport’s gear from Timoteo if these do well.

If you like singlets check out all the colors on the Timoteo site!

Mensuas debuted their new collection of designer swimwear today. Designed for the modern man, this masculine line of swimwear is inspired by the appreciation of the refined, discriminating man.

The swimwear collection consists of a French swim bikini and swimmer briefs, these swimsuits compliment the assortment of designer swimwear available at Mensuas. Mensuas carries swimwear from Marcuse, Intiman, Male Power, N2N Bodywear, Unico, Speedo, Timoteo and Mensuas. Mensuas range of swimwear is now available at mensuas.com with next business day shipping. Mensuas offers free shipping for US and Canada customers. Mensuas offers great international shipping rates.

To celebrate the introduction of Mensuas Swimwear, Mensuas is offering 15% off all Mensuas Swimwear until 4/11/11. Mensuas is also offering Good Devil, Intymen and Joe Snyder underwear at 25% off until 4/11/11. No coupon is required for this promotion; all items are sale priced during this offer.

Andrew Christian is having a 17% off sale. One of the ones on sale is the Shock Jock with Flashback Tech. Boxer. You get the enhancing front with the enhancing back. You get both Andrew Christian technologies in one pair. It’s regularly $34 and sale price $28.22. You can get this pair at the Andrew Christian Shop!
U Undergear.com is giving you 20% off orders $75 or more. While you are there check out the top 20 products. Also don’t forget about the Spring Sweepstakes, you can enter to win a $500 giftcard from Undergear.com
10Percent.com is giving you up to 50% off the top 10 Deals. this includes underwear, t-shirts, denim and more. Check out all the deals they have going on right now
Planet Undies now has the new Clever! We wrote it up a few weeks back and one of Europe’s funnest shops has Clever in stock. You can check them out
Are you a fan of Nasty Pig? They just came out with a line of sweats. You can check out the while line at the Nasty Pig Site.
Introducing Clever Swimwear
You’ve loved the fun prints and designs of Clever Underwear since they burst onto the scene a few years ago. Now you can enjoy their fun styles in swimwear, just in time for the summer months. They’ll draw just the right amount of attention whether you’re at the beach or at the pool. They have elastic waistbands to ensure comfortable fit and provide a good amount of coverage. Clever sizes run small, so you may want order one size larger. Grab your Clever swimwear today!
Gigo is 30% OFF
Speaking of Spring, it’s time for some Spring cleaning in the Skiviez warehouse. They have to make room for new styles, so that means you can enjoy some great discounts on Gigo Underwear. It’s all 30 percent off for a limited time.
New Baskit Swimwear In Stock
Baskit is back for Summer 2011 with a new line of swimwear. Most feature drawstring waistbands for a customizable fit. This year’s collection features masculine, classic designs. Grab your pair today!
Track your orders with Skiviez Mobile
Be sure to check out the new Skiviez Mobile from your iPhone or Android-based smartphone. It’s an HTML5-based, mobile-friendly version of our site that lets you look up products and track your orders while you’re on the go.

Check out all this and more at the Skievez website!

 

 

Do you want free underwear? If so 2wink is giving you a free pair of Cool Devil briefs when you buy any swimwear. The new line is named after many famous Aussie actors! Check out the entire line and get some free undies!
Equmen Spring Precision Underwear Sale

HELIX-MAPPINGTM Seamless compression provides targeted muscle support and ventilation to improve body-mechanics and deliver the ultimate high-comfort fit

Use promotional code “comfort” to receive 30% off Equmen Precision Underwear
Valid until April 10th

Wear It out in Australia is giving you some great deals on undies. As they say it’s Coupon TIME! Here are some coupons to use!

  • Save 15% off on 2eros with code ER15
  • Save 20% off on STUD with code ST20
  • Save 25% off on 2xist with code 2X25
  • Save 15% off the Todd Sanfield Collection with code TS15
  • Save 10% off on Ginch Gonch with code GG10

Check out all the pairs on sale! Also, they now accept American Express for your payment!

Do you like extreme underwear? Something different and interesting? Check out the new RAGE strapless, sexy and fun underwear!  It is an exclusive at NuWear!

Andrew Christian Shock Jock Flirt Brief

My Second outing on my Enhancement Underwear journey was with the Andrew Christian Shockjock Flirt Brief. This particular style is what inspired me to start thinking about the different styles of enhancing undies.   When I first saw Shockjock Flirt Brief I thought “This has gone too far!” Andrew Christian is one of my favorite brands, so put my initial thoughts aside and gave them a try.

The Shockjock brief, according to Andrew Christian, can add up to 2 inches ( 5cm ) to your frontal measurement. This enhancement is accomplished by means of an insert which they call the “Active Shaping Technology Cup.” This “cup” is inserted into the brief in a pouch. This cup is essentially a padding that is shaped to look like a man’s bulge.

As with virtually every pair of Andrew Christian I have worn, the Shockjock brief was extremely comfortable. It is made of 90% Cotton and 10% Spandex so the stretch is apparent.

Here are my thoughts on the Shockjock Flirt Brief:

  • Fit –5/5-  The size provided to me was a small, and the fit was perfect for me. The stretch of the fabric will provide anyone with a great fit. Plenty of room up front, even with the cup insert put in.
  • Comfort –5/5-  Since the enhancement is provided by the cup and not by your own goods, you don’t have to put them in a cup or pouch or sling. It feels like you are wearing traditional undies with a tiny pillow up front.
  • Enhancement Factor – 5/5- Whether naturally big or small, the cup really will add 2 inches to your front. The male features on the cup attempt to make the bulge look natural, but to me it just looks like you are padded.
  • Deception Factor – 5/5- I gave the Shockjock Flirt Brief the highest Deception Factor because I have a few problems. If you are close enough to someone where they are going to see you in your underwear and be so close as to see male features on your bulge, then most likely that pair is coming off. I think it would be an embarrassing moment when they determine the package doesn’t match the wrapping.

Final Thought – My second wear of the pair I did without the cup insert in place. This is how I will wear this pair in the future–just another comfortable stylish Andrew Christian design that is better off without the cup gimmick.

These were furnished by Andrew Christian for review. You can find them on the Andrew Christian Site!

Papi Ibeza Boxer

Erogenos has some great new undies from Papi and N2N Bodywear. If you aren’t familiar with Erogenos you need to check them out. They believe that undies should be fun and they should match you personality as well. You won’t find much boring there! Great customer service and free shipping are the two best reasons to check them out!

But back to the undies, they have the new Papi line that was just released. The pair featured is Ibeza Plaid trunk. I personally am loving the plaid. Just a really fun pair. While the N2N Bodyweaar is part of the new swimwear collection. N2N always does some really cool undies and swimwear that will show off what you got!

I hope you go check it out and find some new undies at Erogenos

I have owned a few pairs of Aussiebum’s line of Wonderjock briefs. Needless to say I was excited to try their new line of Wonderjock Pro. The Wonderjock Pro, at first glance, looks just like the older version of the Wonderjock. As soon as you feel the fabric though, the difference is clear. The Pro is much softer and has a “stretchier” feel than its predecessor. The style is traditional Aussiebum with their signature logo waistband and colored piping along the borders of the brief.

The enhancing effect is once again, like the original Wonderjock, accomplished by a sewn in pouch in the front to which you put your entire package. The Pro feels much more comfortable than the original, and allows for more movement so you don’t feel so compressed. Aussiebum is using the term “free swing technology” which I think is a fitting name and a praiseworthy upgrade from the previous design. I was comfortable all day and never once felt like I was wearing anything but traditional stretchy underwear. The enhancing the briefs provide is noticeable but not laughable. The Wonderjock Pro provided with a boost but no one would be the wiser that you are wearing enhancement briefs.

Here’s how I rated the Wonderjock Pro:

  • Fit – 5/5  – I wear a size 29 waist and the size small fit great. Lots of room up front and the waistband and leg openings were comfortable and true to size.
  • Comfort – 5/5 – Stretchable high quality cotton and a scratch free tag.
  • Enhancing factor 4/5 – A natural looking boost, but I feel unless you have something of substance to put in the pouch, not much would happen
  • Deception Factor 0/5 – No one would know you are wearing enhancing undies through clothes, without clothes, or when they come off.

These were furnished for review by aussieBum. They can be bought at the aussieBum site.

Andrew Christian is having some really great sales lately. Today is no exception. The pair on sale for the next 48 Hours is the Almost Naked Varsity Boxer. Almost Naked line is one of my favorites of the Andrew Christian line. It’s ergonomically designed underwear that has no hidden cups or padding. It’s regular price is $32.00 and the sale price is $26.56. Buy it from the Andrew Christian Shop.

Joe Snyder Buldge Bikini

The latest trend in men’s underwear is enhancing underwear. Virtually every brand and line is experimenting in ways to boost, well, a man’s confidence. I thought it might be a wise and fun idea to more closely examine what some of the different companies are offering and really put them to the test.

Different companies use various ways to plump up your front; I’ve seen everything from slings and rings, straps and pouches and even padding. With all these options out there, someone was going to have to wade through them and find out what does what, and what does it well. Yes UNB readers, I shall put my goods through the trials and tribulations and give you my honest opinion on what these enhancing undies can do for your junk.

I will evaluate the different pairs using several criteria. Each pair will be rated in fit, comfort, enhancing factor, and a little something I’ve come up with called the “fraud factor”. The Fraud Factor is simply this: should someone be intrigued by your newly enhanced front, how embarrassing or awkward will it be to a) remove your boys from the various contraptions and b) explain the sudden deflation. A score of 0 means that no one would be the wiser, but a 5 is equivalent to gym socks stuffed down your front.

So far I’ve had a blast with this little side project and I hope you will find it to “enhance” our postings here on the site! Look for reviews starting this week!

 



When I first received this jockstrap, the words that entered my mind were, ‘you’ve got to be kidding’.  However, being the open-minded person that I self-proclaim, I was open to trying the innovated design and construction that sets this manufacturer apart from their counterparts.  Based on the quality of materials and traditional style of the typical jockstrap, something convinced me that it couldn’t all be wrong.

This particular line designed by Intymen called ‘Fill It’ consists of a built in c-ring that is sown into the pouch that provides a comfortable and and yet supportive feature, which turns up the sex appeal without compromising the functionality of a jockstrap.  The exterior portion of the pouch includes two lateral slots on either side providing easy access to your goods.  As intended, this jock provides a lifting effect and enhances your overall package.

I pushed the envelope a bit and gave this jock a real workout at the gym recently.  It provided adequate support as a good jock should and still felt comfortable and unobtrusive in supporting the goods.  I guess it comes to no surprise considering that these are constructed with 92% cotton and 8% Spandex.  Likewise, the pouch is trimmed in black along with the company’s signature name across the front of the waist band.  I was totally pleased with the visual appeal and fit of this jock which says a lot for a guy who prefers the traditional trunk for everyday underwear.

In summary, with warmer weather just days ahead for most of us, if you’re looking for a new jock to add to your spring collection, you might strongly consider this manufacture.  However, if you’re simply looking to add some sex appeal to your underwear collection, Intymen also provides a variety of additional jockstraps, thongs and several see through pieces.

Personal scoring as follows:

Fit: 4.5
Materials: 5.0
Construction: 5.0
Look: 4.5
Daily Wear: 4.5
Overall: 4.7

This jockstrap was provided by Underwear Station and can be purchased from various vendors listed on their   website at the following: http://www.underwearstation.com

Skiviez main mobile page

In the world of underwear it seems there can’t be much new. But then someone comes out with a pair you never thought was possible. The same goes for technology. Skiviez is doing something that is pretty awesome, they have created a mobile site to shop for undies on your phone. This is one of the few sites I have seen from an underwear company that is specifically for mobile devices.

Skiviez has created a site that is pretty easy to navigate and has a big selection. In my real life I work in marketing and deal with social media and emerging media. So, I am quite familiar with mobile and what is happening in the space. Currently very few companies are really utilizing mobile sites. Here in the US anything mobile is still a new thing. Skiviez has always been on the cutting edge, it’s awesome to see an underwear company venture into a new territory.

Skiviez Main Mobile pageSkiveiz by BrandsCandyman on the Skivies Mobile site

The mobile Skiviez site is very easy to navigate. I played around with it this morning and you will be able to find underwear easily. From the main page you can see the following categories: brands, sales, styles, new and top sellers. But you are not limited to just these, you can also search for a particular pair. Let’s say you were out at a bar and someone told you about a new pair of Baskit, you can open your phone’s browser, find it on the site and ask the friend if that is the right pair! Underwear shopping never was so easy!

2xist Color Product Page on Skiviez mobile site2xist Colors Info on Skiviez Mobile Site

Once you get to the pair you want simply click the pair. Then you will be brought to the product page. On that page, we couldn’t have said it better then ourselves, this is from the Skiviez blog: “we display only the most pertinent information without the fluff: images, fabric information, and customer reviews.” You will not have to wade through tons of info and there is nothing worse then trying to read a lot of info on your phone.

Skiviez Check outSkivies Check out page

Once you found the perfect pair or pairs you need to buy them. They have two options buy directly on your phone or computer. If you choose to buy on your phone you can check out through PayPal or Google Check out. But, say you are somewhere and you don’t have time to break out your credit card and put in all the info, and you don’t want to shop all over. In this case you can email your shopping cart to yourself or a friend to complete the order process on a computer. To use this feature, when in your cart use “Email Cart.” Instructions will be sent how to finish the order. Don’t worry, any email used in this feature will not be added to the email list. You must opt in on your own!

Lastly, once your order is placed you can use the phone to track orders. I know many of you are like me, you placed and order and takes longer then expected. Again, if like me a day is longer then expected, cause you want it NOW! But the US Postal service, UPS or FedEx work at their own speeds sometime. The mobile site will let you track your order and you will know exactly when your new undies will arrive.

If you have an internet enabled phone I highly recommend you check out the Skiviez mobile site. It doesn’t matter if you have an iPhone, Android, Blackberry or what ever! You just need a mobile browser and time to shop! To get to the mobile site just go to the regular Skiviez site, http://www.skiviez.com and you will be automatically redicrected!

The pictures in this post were taken from my phone. I will say this is one of the best mobile sites I have seen. It’s very easy to navigate, has just the right amount of info and its UNDIES! I hope you will check it out. GOOD JOB SKIVIEZ!