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Welcome to the 2012 Valentine’s Day Gift Guide. This year we are showing you some of the special pairs just for Valentines day, but we are also showcasing the pairs you can wear year round. These are just a few we think would be amazing this Valentines Day. We would love to hear some of your suggestions so leave a comment or post on Facebook as well!
We also added some staff picks! See what a few of the guys think would make a great Valentines pair, Note some of the pics are in the guide. I picked these before I looked over the guys suggestions. I guess great minds think a like!
Note: The guide is set up so that each bullet is a picture. It goes left to right. Also, click any pic to make larger
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New styles are out at Andrew Christian . The main one is the Cosmopolitan Brief in heather. This is only a limited edition and only 4 are going to be made. The other is the Avalon Trunk. Check them out at the Andrew Christian shop! |
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Erogenos has new styles in stock now. They include the pictured pair from Good Boy Gone Bad. The others in stock are Narciso and N2N Bodywear. |
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The Man Underneath now has Papi! They are also giving you 20% off when you use code “TMULOVE20″ |
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Enjoy 20% off sitewide at MaleBascis until December 12th. Use code Xmas at check out! Free shipping to all active military personnel as well. |
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Are you a fan of Timoteo? Well if you place an order over $50 you can get free shipping through December 31st. Just use code HOL2011 at check out! |
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Wyzman has Obviously underwear on sale for 30% off! Check out the entire line! |
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This weekend 10Percent.com has Rufskin on sale for 20%. This includes all styles including the new, just added, winter collection. This is good till Sunday! |
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Pacific Jock is giving you FREE Shipping anywhere and 15% off all most everything. We can’t tell you what is on sale you’ll just have to go check it out yourself. Just use code Dec15 at check out! |
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Looking for stocking stuffers for the man on your list? Topdrawers and Andrew Christian has you covered. We have new in-stock the Limited Edition Holiday Boxer Brief with Soft Flannel Waistband. This boxer features a red and green plaid flannel waistband that is so comfortable you feel like you are in your pajamas! The flannel covered waistline elastic provides the ultimate in comfort for those that are bothered by the feeling of elastic touching their skin. It also features a button down front that is also detailed in red and green plaid. Perfect for the holidays! Available in a festive collector’s gift tin. Check out Top Drawers for this and more |
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Since re-launching their new website, mens underwear online retailer www.urbanunderwear.com has been stocking up on new and adventurous underwear. One of their recent additions are the Basic, Live and Start ranges from Sloggi mens underwear and are giving away a 2nd pair for half price when one is bought! Sloggi is a renowned brand for super innovative, super-soft and comfortable underwear that will keep you snug in the cold winter nights! The basic range is the top best seller in Cotton/Lycra mix and won’t ever leave you guys out of style. We also have the Sloggi Start range with the contrast colour seam detail for a sporty look and the all time favourite Live range- the modern everyday briefs with a wide, tone-in-tone waistband. |
 Today’s Brief Distraction isn’t Brief. In fact it’s a singlet from N2N Bodywear. It’s part of the Black collection they have, we have reviewed it on the site!
When I found out I was going to review an N2N singlet, I thought it would be a singlet like the ones wrestlers wear. Not quite. The singlet I received was more mesh-like in appearance–kind of like those mesh workout shorts but with larger holes. It did not seem like it would be all that comfy, yet it was. The nylon and spandex blend (83%/17%) is really comfortable despite appearances to the contrary.
The first time I wore the singlet, it was as a surprise for my boyfriend and he liked it a lot. I was honestly surprised at how comfortable the singlet was. My previous bad experiences with N2N thongs left me a bit guarded, but I came away very happy with this singlet. Obviously an item like this isn’t meant to be worn at work or the gym, so I can’t really speak to how comfortable it is after sitting in an office chair for 8 hours or after running on a treadmill. I see its primary use as erotic/fetish underwear–calling it lounge wear may be stretching it. But however you slice it, it is comfortable and easy to take care of.
Other than the mesh styling, the singlet has few other downsides. The most obvious is that it can be a bit difficult to get into correctly. Even if you think you are getting into it the right way, it may still be inside-out.
Pros
- Sexy mesh styling
- Comfortable fabric blend
Cons
- Not every day wear
- Can be difficult to get into
- Mesh styling may become uncomfortable for some
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These were furnished for review by N2N Bodywear. Reviewed by Brad
 We bring you another great picture from Resolution Photography out of Australia. We hope you enjoy this series. The model is wearing some of the hot N2N Bodywear
The N2N Bodywear Vortex (NS2 version) is an extremely nice pair of bikini swimwear with contrasting colors crisscrossing above the pouch from the waistband to either side. I was able to try the white with thin teal and silver stripes. Other versions of this bikini have a wide stripe, I found the thinner stripe to be a much more suitable design The white portion of the bikini is bright white and contrasted very nicely with my summer tanned skin. The teal and silver stripes are also bright and shiny.
This bikini is 83% Nylon and 17% Spandex, and has a nice feel against the skin. The material has a medium amount of stretch to it, but I found the large to be tight and a bit snug. There is no liner in this particular bikini, which although quite complimentary , when it becomes wet I found to be rather revealing. The white is not for the faint of heart as it can become somewhat shear. Frontal coverage is adequate and the pouch size is ample enough for most everyone. I believe the pouch to be fitted and enhancing with the way it is sewn. The seat provides little coverage and was revealing as it did not come up far enough on my lower back to cover everything.
The price, as listed on the N2N Bodywear website is $26. So, the price is fairly reasonable for a specialty pair of bikini swimwear. The construction is fantastic with reinforced sewing and perfect angles to the fabric stripes. Overall, the N2N Vortex Bikini is sexy, fun, and exciting.
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- Style
- Design
- Fabric
- Construction
CONS
- Special Washing/Care Instructions
- White may be too revealing for some
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These were furnished for review by N2N Bodywear
The N2N Bodywear Odyssey Pouch Boxer in color Aluminum was an interesting pair of underwear to try. I say that because I found the coloring on the Aluminum to be exciting and fresh, but the fabric to be entirely too stretchy. I enjoyed the styling, but found the waistband to be a plain piece of white fabric. So, this may be the most challenging review I have had the pleasure of writing.
I will offer a bit of advice, be careful while putting these on. The first leg was fine, but my foot caught the stretchy leg of the second and I nearly killed myself falling over. Go ahead and laugh;It is appropriate at this time. After pulling this pair of underwear up and on, I had to actually reach into the front and put myself into the pouch because of the way it was placed and sewn on the front. The crotch fit close and I noticed the seam in the back was enjoying its high positioning.
 
While wearing this pair of pouch boxers (fancy name for boxer brief I suppose), I went on my normal routine. After teaching a couple of classes at the college, I found the underwear to be supportive and extremely comfortable. The waistband, while plain except for a fabric N2N logo sewn on the front, was comfortable. The leg length hit mid-thigh and was great. The waistband sat below the waist and felt a little low when compared to other boxer briefs.
This pouch boxer is 90% Cotton and 10% Spandex. This makes for a nice feel, but it was a bit stretchy before washing (after washing they fit much better and were true to size Large). The leg length was perfect and the pouch ample (there will be no complaints from the above average crowd with this pouch). Aluminum was the coloring I tried with each pouch boxer receiving their own special coloring due to the dyeing process.
The price, as listed on the N2N Bodywear website for the Odyssey Pouch Boxer is $22. The price is just right for a specialty pair of underwear that you will not find anywhere else. The construction is fantastic with nice stitching and perfect symmetry. Overall, the N2N Bodywear Odyssey Pouch Boxer is a fairly nice pair of underwear and would be a nice addition to any underwear collection.
PROS
- Coloring
- Fabric
- Construction
CONS
- Plain white waistband
- High pouch and rear seam
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These were furnished for review by N2N Bodywear
 The N2N Bodywear Hula Boy X-Bikini swimwear in Black Lava has a great floral pattern in white, gray, and red on a black background. This bikini has white stitching to add some flair to the waistband and seams. Instead of having one piece of fabric running from front to back, this bikini has a separate pouch sewn into the fabric. This is a great feature as I have found many bikini swimwear items to have an odd feel to them, but nothing odd here. The fabric that runs through the crotch is slim at about two inches across to prevent bunching and pulling.
The pouch is ample and perfect for most guys. The way it is sewn, it provides definition and lift to the front. The seat covers perfectly and looks great. There is a seam that runs between the cheeks to provide more definition to the rear and provides a little lift.
Construction of this bikini is 83% Nylon and 17% Polyester with no liner or draw cord. The stitching is reinforced with the rear and the pouch to be sewn separately.[KN1] There is a fabric N2N logo on the right side of the pouch. Size Large was a great fit and was true to size.
The price, as listed on the N2N Bodywear website is $33. The price is a tad high for me, but this is for a specialty pair of bikini swimwear. Overall, the N2N Bodywear Hula Boy X-Bikini swimwear in Black Lava is a perfect fit with perfect styling.
PROS
- Style
- Design
- Fabric
- Construction
CONS
- Price
- Too revealing for some
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The N2N Bodywear Aqua Jock (SJ1) has to be the most erotic pair of swimwear I have ever had the chance of owning. It simply cannot be described how great I felt wearing it. It definitely makes a clear, concise statement about a guy that would wear this to the beach or pool. To wear this jock is to wear it to entice. All attention will be on you when you wear it. If you dare….
in the pair that I tried has a white waistband and pouch while the leg straps are turquoise and silver striped. The white portions are extremely bright, the turquoise is vivid, and the silver is slightly muted, but not quite gray. The leg straps hit below the cheeks and lift while staying put. The waistband has a draw cord that looks really hot if you leave it untied as it is on the outside and not on the inside of the waistband.
  
This jock is 83% Nylon and 17% Spandex. There is no liner in the jock, which makes the white slightly see through when wet, but not overly so. The white is revealing, but feels extremely sexy against the skin. The pouch is ample and covers perfectly. The leg straps are about an inch and a quarter wide and comfortable.
The price, as listed at the time of this review on the N2N Bodywear website is $34. The price is slightly high for a jock, but it is a specialty pair of swimwear that you will not find many companies creating. The construction is fantastic with reinforced sewing and perfect positioning of the leg straps. Overall, the N2N Bodywear Aqua Jock (SJ1) is simply amazing.
PROS
- Style
- Design
- Fabric
- Construction
CONS
- Price
- White may be too revealing for some
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These were furnished for review by N2N Bodywear
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