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We are gearing up for another shoot. Here is one of our models we will be using! He worked with us in this shoot for N2N in December. Let us know what you think of him! We will have more info soon about him!
If you are a fan of jocks, then you know jocks should be fun! They aren’t just for wearing to the gym or to play sports in any more. You can now wear them under jeans, khakis or even suits! Fashion jocks came onto the scene about 3 years ago and since that time everyone has come out with jocks in all colors and materials!
The pair we choose this week is the Gregg Homme Charged Jock! Gregg Homme is known for making super sexy and fun underwear. This jock lives up to their standards. I have always said “Gregg Homme does sexy and does it well!” This is a jock you will be able to wear out to a special date or a day at the office! Gregg Homme makes underwear men love to wear.
Reasons its our Underwear of the month:
- Great branded waistband – With two see through sections!
- Incredible materials – Gregg Homme pics super soft materials that feel great and conform to a mans body
- Available in Five Colors: Black, Red, Blue, Yellow and White.
- Made out of 91% Polyamide and 9% Spandex this smooth and breathable hi-tech micromesh material
This jock is available at the Gregg Homme site for $45.95
It’s time to pamper yourself with Male Power’s ultra soft bamboo gear that’s not only luxurious, but sexy and revealing. Jockstrap Central has both a lounge pant and jockstrap – wear them on their own or get them as a matching set. Here’s the details:
If you haven’t worn anything made with bamboo, you’re in for a welcome surprise when this amazing fabric is caressing your boys. It’s as soft as silk, clinging to your every curve and bulge – without the shininess associated with silk and unlike silk, bamboo breathes like cotton.
BAMBOO LOUNGE PANT
Lounging is all about comfort and Male Power’s Bamboo Lounge Pant is the epitome of lounge with a whole lot of sexy thrown in. This totally nonrestrictive pant is perfect for chilling out on the couch or sipping your morning coffee on the patio sporting your morning wood. Wear them commando or combine them with the matching or contrasting jock.
BAMBOO SPORT JOCK
Although Male Power calls this a “sport” jock, this jockstrap is all about luxury and comfort and not about giving you the support you need during a workout or at the gym – what it is, however, is one of the most comfortable jockstraps you’ll ever wear. The pouch is full and should accommodate anything you have to put into it. The 1 2/8th inch waistband is soft using only the best plushed elastic and the 1/2 inch leg straps are equally soft.
As mentioned above, you can wear them each on their own, or combine them for a stylish outfit. We’ve got both the jock and pant in black and a gorgeous teal. Be sure to check out their model Adam Stray being sexy, teasing and playful in the new Bamboo gear over at Jockstrap Central.”
Today’s Brief Distraction is from Andres Ramirez. This one is a little racier then we usually do but it is a great pictures I wanted to share. It was the only one they sent today! So enjoy it!
Who doesn’t love a clearance event? FreshPair.com has a 50% off clearance sale and get an additional 33% off with code XTRA33 at the shopping bag page! Make sure you go early to get the best deals!
Today’s Brief Distraction is another one from West Phillips. This time it’s for Pipe Underwear! We are looking forward to working with West in the new year and doing some great things!
Skiviez is kicking off spring cleaning a bit early this year. Grab some incredible deals by snatching some items from their closeout section at a whopping 50% off. But you’d better act fast—this deal is done in just three days.
Today’s Brief Distraction is from C-IN2. We just did a review on these, the Yoga Plank Short. They are made to move with your body and get in just about any position you can get into practicing yoga! Check out the UNB Yoga Plank Short review!
Today’s Brief Distraction is one from 2EROS. They have some great new things coming out soon! But this is a picture from photo West Phillips. He’s done quite a few pics for 2EROS. Enjoy
Its been a big cold snap lately and I wanted to pick a picture that has something warm! This is a pic from ES Collection featuring the ES Collection swimwear! It makes me long for the beach and warmer weather!
Its Time for Baskit $12 Tuesday! That means that you get a great pair of underwear for just $12. This week is a T-shirt week. The shirt is the Light V-neck! While there check out all the other pairs on the Specials page!
The votes are in and the Underwear of the Month for January is the Yoga Plank Short from C-IN2. We had two really great pairs from C-IN2 this month and I kind of thought that one of them would win! I was not proven wrong after the votes were counted. I reviewed both of them and it was really hard for me to pick which would win. The Plank Short was one of the most comfortable pairs of boxer briefs I have ever worn. It def is worth the title of Underwear of the Month.
Here are two quotes from some of the voters! “I like the snug fit, the color and the length of the shorts” and “They are just sexy.”
Stay tuned for more underwear of the week and remember to vote each month! Find these at the C-IN2 site.
Did you miss out on some great undies at the holidays? Did you want an pair and your significant other not give it to you? Then check out the sale at Erogenos, save 20% off your order when you spend $100 or more. Just use code ERG-Twenty at check out! Everything is included!
Today’s Brief Distraction is from our friends at Cityboyz Fashions. They recently did a shoot and this is their model Mark S. wearing Timoteo! It was shot a just recently!
Are you a fan of Andrew Christian? Check out the new color, TEAL, in the Pro Boxer Line. If you are a fan of boxer briefs you def should check this pair out!
- Modern take on a classic jock
- Sporty stripes on the front
- Show-It Technology for maximum frontal support
- 1 1/4 inch contrast logo elastic waistband
- 90% Cotton 10% Spandex
- 3/8 inch enclosed elastic at legs
Find it at the Andrew Christian Website.
Today’s Brief Distraction is from Scott Barnes Photography! He posted this the other day and I loved the model and location. This is one of my favorites he’s taken! We hope you enjoy it as much as we did!
Have you ever bought a pair of underwear that looked great on the model but not nearly as good when you’re trying them on at home? Too tight in some places, too loose in others, or the wrong size altogether… It’s frustrating especially when you’ve spent $20 – $30 or more on a single pair. I know this experience well and so over the next several weeks I’m going to be posting tips based on my own experiences on how to find a pair that will fit you well.
This week’s tip starts with the very basics (for first time buyers); sizing. You can’t expect to order a pair of underwear that fits if you’re not familiar with your own body! So it’s time to spend a few minutes checking yourself out.
TIP #1 – Know Your Body
Measure Your Waist: The only measurement you’re going to need when ordering underwear is your waist size. These days most designers will measure the waist as the distance around the top of your hip, roughly 1-2” below your belly button. Remember to pull the measuring tape tight enough so that it’s not hanging down at the back, but not so tight that it’s digging into you. Don’t rely on the waist measurements of the jeans you wear as jean sizing can often be an inch or two off. I used to wear size 32” jeans and so by default I’d often buy size medium underwear, which were always on the loose side. One day I decided to take the time to actually measure my waist and found that I was actually 30.5”!
Check Sizing Charts: Next check out the sizing chart/guide on the website you’re ordering from (usually found at the bottom of the main page or under their FAQ or Help pages). In the description they’ll give you the appropriate size for each waist measurement range along with other fit considerations. If you’re looking at a retailer website (one that carries multiple brands, such as International Jock or Fresh Pair) you might want to refer back to the specific designer’s website for the item you want to buy as it’ll have more accurate sizing info. I have come across products that do fit smaller/larger than what’s posted in the size chart but it’s not common. An example of this is ‘Go Softwear’ products which tend to fit small, although the brand has now updated its FAQ page to state their products have a ‘European fit’ (they fit tighter than usual). If you can’t find a brand’s size chart try doing a google search (eg/ ‘Gregg Homme Sizing’) as sometimes the sizing chart is hidden somewhere on their website.
Remember Your Butt & Package: When ordering you should also consider the size of your butt and package as these can affect how well a pair of underwear fits. Try on a few pairs you have in your drawer and see how well you fill them out in the front and back. If they look baggy, but the size ‘should’ be right, then you might want to consider a smaller size. If you have a large package and butt and underwear generally fits tight then it might be worth trying a size larger than what your waist measurement says you should get. If you’re in between two sizes your package and butt will also help you determine if you should go larger or smaller – or you can go with how you like your underwear to fit (snug vs. relaxed). At 30.5” I’m at about what’s typically considered a size small. Even though I can get away with a size medium I’ll usually go with a small as I like the tighter fit. I’ve also found that a lot of underwear tends to stretch out some with wear, so buying small means they’ll only fit better with time.
If you’re considering contoured/pouch underwear know that they’re typically designed to fit the ‘slightly above average’ guy though some fit larger (such as Gregg Homme) and some fit smaller (such as Good Devil). Since there’s no specific measuring system for pouch underwear use the suggestions I’ve given above. I’ll go into more detail on finding proper fitting pouch underwear in one of my future tips. Pouch size will often increase with larger sizes.
Learn from Experience: If you’re ordering a pair from a designer you’ve ordered from before, see how the previous pair you’ve bought fits. Designers generally maintain consistent sizing across styles, so the previous pair should give you a good idea of what to expect. For example, I’ve found that Calvin Klein gives you more room in the back than other designers such as Diesel. So whereas with Diesel I might sometimes be tempted to go with a Medium for a slightly more relaxed fit, with CKs I’ll always get size Small.
Even after all these sizing considerations designers create their products based on different body types so there is no guarantee that your next pair of underwear will fit as well as you had hoped. Catch my next posts to learn more tips on how to find a designer and style that best fits you.
2EROS has just released a re-invented Icon Series. This is the first series of underwear they released. I remember when they came onto the underwear scene. They have grown and created many great pairs of swim and underwear. The new icon range pays homage to the original but moves it forward. Like their other collections this is available in a brief and trunk:
- Brief available in Plum, White and Yellow
- Trunk available in Forest, Sky and White
- Both have the waistband with the 2EROS logo front and center
- Brief has leg and accents matching the waistband
- Trunk has black pipping around the pouch
Check out both on the 2EROS site. The brief retails for $26.95 and Trunk is $28.95 (both in AUD)
Today’s Brief Distraction features Timoteo and amazing photographer Tom Cullis! He works a lot with Timoteo and always does great work! This is Colby wearing a Timoteo Sport Singlet in Red.
If you are like me, where ever you are has turned COLD! Some of us may even be breaking out the long johns! However, I wanted to find a fun pair of underwear that would be a great Underwear of the Week. I saw this pair back at Magic in the Fall. I really loved the color combinations and fabric. So I find it fitting that a company out of Australia would be our Underwear of the Week this week. That brand an pair is the 2EROS Jock Series Brief.
Underwear should be a lot of fun. Since you are a reader, we assume you feel the same way too! Here are reasons why this made our Underwear of the Week:
- Great color combinations, specifically the Blue pair is striking with the red contrast.
- Breathable fabric which is good for an active guy. “It’s made from ‘Tactel’ (a type of Nylon) with wicking and elastane. This treatment to the fabric allows sweat to be pushed away from the skin, keeping you drier for longer and you will definitely love how soft it will feel.”
- Fashionable waistband inspired by the British Union Jack!
- A Brief cut that isn’t too Brief.
You can find this pair on the 2EROS website for $32.95 AUD. So check for currency rates!
Now is the time to stock up on undies! UnderGear is having an End of the Season Sale, which you can save up to 60% off certain styles and brands. So if you didn’t get undies for the holidays, now is the time to get what you wanted!
Today’s Brief Distraction is from Photographer Scott Barnes. We hope you enjoy it and we are planning a new shoot with him soon. We think you will like what we have in store!
It’s Time to vote for the Underwear of the Month! We have four great pairs. You guys now get the chance to choose what will be our Underwear of the Month for January! If the form below is not working use the direct link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dG5rMGlxb2dKUmxGUEVCbWZncTNRa1E6MQ#gid=0
From now until Wednesday, January 9th, 2013 (midnight EST), when you shop at Jockstrap Central and your product total is $40 or more, they will throw in a free jockstrap. While supplies last, the free jockstrap will be one of their Wolf Athletic Supporters (If they run out, you’ll still get a free jock, just not one of those.) On the last step of your checkout (the invoice page) you’ll be asked to choose your size and color preference.
Wolf jockstraps are phenomenal and if you don’t have one already, this is a great chance to get one to “try” out. We’re sure you’ll be hooked! If you already have one, get yourself another for when the first is in the wash