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This was a brief that I wanted as soon as Tim sent me the Clever Spring ’13 catalog. Clever was another brand that I hadn’t previously owned, so I was anxious to receive this, wear and review it.
The brief I am reviewing is the Desire Latin Brief. The “Latin Brief” is a name given to Clever’s most popular brief design, and because the company is based out of Central America. The “Latin Brief” seems to be aptly applied. While Clever has a reputation for size fluctuation based on design, this XL pair (36-38) fits my 37″ waist fairly well, but they certainly don’t run big.
These briefs are made from 92% sheer nylon and 8% spandex. The cut of these briefs is somewhere between a traditional “boxy” cut and a bikini cut, not super high-rise but certainly not uniform either. The pouch is fairly contoured but not majorly so, and I prefer a larger contoured pouch generally.
These briefs are much more comfortable than I thought they might be. The sheer nylon is very wearable and the logo waistband sits nicely on the waist without any pinching or binding. Additionally, the elastic outlining the brief is very sturdy and “frames” the wearer in flattering ways, which I appreciate.
Style-wise these briefs are certainly out there. These come in two colors, black and white and I would say they are about 98% sheer with only a horizontal pattern among the nylon to “distract.” If you want to equate sexiness with style then these knock it out of the park. I tend to grade on how the cut of the brief looks on me when they are worn, not just the visual aesthetics, though I like the contrasting gold waistband with the black nylon, and I also like the silver waistband on the white version. I wish they had offered this in the color scheme of another pair in the collection of a nautical blue with a gold waistband
On the whole I think Clever really does well with the Desire Latin Brief, and I look forward to exploring more of their collection.
Pros:
- Good Fit
- Supportive
- Breathable
- Sexy
Cons:
- Not for the everyday gentleman
- Only two color options
Ratings
- Fit – 4
- Materials – 5
- Construction – 5
- Look – 5
- Daily Wear – 4
- Overall – 4.5
Clever furnished this pair for review.
 
I always get excited to review underwear and I was even more excited when I heard I’d be getting to review the Cocksox CX03 Waistband Brief. If you know me by now, I am not shy with the underwear I wear. However, I get concerned about certain brands and how I perceive they might fit me and Cocksox was one of those brands. For that reason I am glad to have my first pair from the brand and just may have to explore what else Cocksox has to offer.
The pair of briefs I received in the mail was size L (36-38) and the pair fit my 36” waist very well. They are made from 92% “Supplex” (Cocksox’s choice microfiber) and 8% Lycra elastane. These really are a “bikini” cut rather than a more traditional brief and while you get pretty much 100% rear coverage the side of your bum is more exposed than with similar cuts from other brands.
I put them through a day’s worth of wear and they held up pretty well. I am a fan of briefs with a built in pouch, and Cocksox seems to have been in that market for quite some time. Their pouch really does bring you “out and up” and as someone who is already subconscious about the size of my bulge, wearing these to work was a bit of a decision, but I decided to throw caution to the wind, as it were.
I am getting pretty good at “judging books by their cover” when it comes to shopping online and looking at pictures, and I must say the one issue I thought I would have with these. While the pouch is shaped to “lift” my anatomy doesn’t really “do” that easily so the pouch at times would become uncomfortable and cramped. It wasn’t so bad that I wanted them off, (I wore them until bed time) but they didn’t have the comfort I was hoping for, either.
Style-wise these briefs hit the right notes. I think a bikini cut is naturally more stylish than a basic style, and the neon green definitely stands out. I also appreciate that Cocksox has gotten away from their niche a bit, and ventured the world of the logo waistband. My wife’s reaction was “whoa” when I got them on—though she is an impossible read when it comes to the underwear I wear.
In the end, the Cocksox CX03 Waistband Brief is a really decent brief and I was pleasantly surprised and how well they fit overall. Though the contour of the bulge could be a bit bigger, or more forgiving, I think my main issue is that it is something I just am not used to with any other pair I own. I’d say if you’re a fan of the brand’s thong or original brief, you should give these a try. Be careful though, one thing is for sure with these briefs, which doesn’t stray from the brand’s overall design concept, you may need to be a bit less-than modest to wear these on a daily basis.
Pros:
- Good Fit
- Super supportive
- Breathable
- Stylish
Cons:
- Unforgiving pouch
- Not for the bashful
Ratings
- Fit – 5
- Materials – 4
- Construction – 4
- Look – 5
- Daily Wear – 3
- Overall *Out of 5* – 4
Cocksox furnished these for review. You can find them on the Cocksox website.
I was super excited to receive a Male Power Herringbone Jock to review. I’ve never purchased any of their underwear, and I always love trying out different brands. I tend to wear briefs and jocks in all sorts of colors and cuts daily, so it’s not really a stretch for me to wear something that might be a little more flashy on occasion.
Male Power is known in the industry for creating sexy underwear for men. This includes cotton briefs, mesh jocks, silk thongs, and everything in between. The Herringbone is one of their newest collections. It has a super soft crocheted pattern that offers just a glimpse at what is underneath. I decided to wear the jock on my day off while I was running errands. As soon as I put it on, I realized that this jock seemed more like a jock I would wear to get things going in the bedroom more than one I would wear all day. The pouch is shaped well but doesn’t offer much support, as the material has a lot of give. And the straps are extremely thin and also don’t offer much support in the rear. A couple of times throughout the day I found myself thinking I may as well have gone commando.
This jock is 85% nylon, 15% spandex. The pouch is created with a 4-way stretch herringbone crochet that is super soft against the skin and is available in red, black, and nude. My thoughts are that the sizing created the lack of support. The jock is available in sm/med and lg/xl. I have a 30-inch waist, which puts me right in the middle of their sm/med sizing. So while the waist is comfortable, overall the jock proves to be slightly too big for me.
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Materials
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4 |
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Look
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3.5 |
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Daily Wear
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3 |
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Overall
*Out of 5*
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3.7 |
The Male Power Herringbone Jock was provided for review by MalePower. Reviewed by BriefsATL
Modus Vivendi is an exciting company from Greece with a wonderful website and fantastic products! While there is a large selection of all types of underwear, most of the pairs are fashioned after the Greek gods with several styles representing each god. I found each god to have an exciting selection of underwear, but the Zeus jockstrap caught my eye from the beginning. Without hesitation, it was the one I had to try!
The Zeus Natural jockstrap comes in a natural coloring with extraordinary touches. The waistband is approximately 3.5 inches in width and is very comfortable and slightly stretchy. Along the front of the waistband and above the pouch is a piece of brown leatherlike material. This adds to the design and brings just the right touch to make the jockstrap more earthy in conjunction with the natural coloring. On the back of the waistband is a piece of fabric that has a hand drawing of Zeus on it. The leg bands are the same nautral coloring as the waistband and the pouch and are pieces of rope that have knots tied in them where they join the waistband. This was an exciting touch to an already great pair of underwear. The same leatherlike piece of material is on the bottom of the pouch and fits comfortalby behind your package with the rope leg straps threaded through it. The comfortable and ample pouch is a ribbed pouch that is pieced together with an exposed seam. It seems everything that went into designing and making this pair of underwear was thought out thoroughly.
The fabric is 94% Cotton, and 6% Elastane. This selection of materials created a slightly stretchy fabric, but one that holds its shape and molds to the body. The leg openings were perfectly sized with adjustable rope legsstraps. Overall, I was pleased with the fit, but with all European undies, you may want to order one size up or refer to their sizing chart to find your perfect fit.
I wore this on standard days of general daily activity and shopping. This jockstrap was very comfortable and felt perfect against my body with no tightness issues. The fabric was soft with a nicely sized waistband width for a jockstrap. My khaki pants and my jeans had no issue with clinging to the undies or pulling at them during the day due to the fabric. Modus Vivendi has these on their website for the cost of $44.67. Now, this is rather pricey for most of us, but it is worth the cost! I love this jockstrap and all of the Modus Vivendi products. This jockstrap may be thought of as the prize piece in your collection, or a special occasion pair of underwear. I can imagine someone wearing this to an underwear contest, underwear party, or club and totally having all the attention.
PROS
CONS
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Fit
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5
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5
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5
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Look
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5
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Daily Wear
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4
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OVERALL
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4.8
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*OUT of 5*
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This pair was furnished by Modus Vivendi for review
 
If you have been a long time reader of the blog you know that Cocksox is one of my favorite underwear brands. You may also know that I am not a fan of animal print, however, when I saw the new Carnivore line, I thought it could be really cool. Go figure that I, the animal print hater, would really like the designs.
If you notice a theme here, this is my second jock that I have reviewed. You might say this is the year of the jock. It is also one of the few styles of Cocksox I had to yet to try, so I was super curious on how Cocksox would do a jock. They always have an amazing pouch in everything they do, so I hoped it would work on their jocks as well.
Saying this was a good jock is an understatement. It was amazing! I wanted to keep them on for a second day. They fit just right, the straps didn’t move or ride up and the pouch was perfection. I would say that this jock is the best pair of underwear that I’ve reviewed this year. Keep an eye out for it on our Holiday Picks list!
If you want a jock that is functional and fun, I highly recommend this jock from Cocksox. I can see many of our readers wearing it to the gym and enjoying all of the looks they get!
Pro:
- Really fun print and something out of the ordinary
- Great fit and pouch
Con:
- The only suggestion I have is make to make the waistband more interesting!
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5
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5
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5
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Look
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5
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Daily Wear
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5
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OVERALL
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5
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These were furnished for review by Cocksox.
I’m all for trying new things—be it food, activities or in this case underwear—so I was extremely excited to hear that I was getting a g-string to review—something I have very little experience with (being that it’s outside my boxers and jocks world). David and I opened our packages at the same time and we were less than enthused at the looks of our new arrivals. Both just seemed very bland. Mine admittedly had a better shape to it than David’s and at least some semblance of style. Maybe they’d be comfortable though?
I wasn’t so lucky. The pouch is made from an 82% nylon 12% elastane blend which is normally a fantastic feeling fabric—very silky. Unfortunately, it bunches and feels like it pinches the skin. I wore it out to dinner and after returning home, found that the shape of the pouch had changed so that the sides were completely vertical and not covering everything that they should have been. I’ve worn thongs before, and can quite enjoy the feeling of it riding up the crack, but this elastic band was very harsh and chafed, rather than feeling gentle up the back.
Available in two sizes (S/M and L/XL) at $9.95 from ABCunderwear.com it’s not a bad price, and the variety of colors is great but the comfort of the g-string and the lack of shape leave much to be desired.
PROS
- Different
- Fabric
- Price
- Colors
CONS
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Fit
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3
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5
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Construction
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2
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Look
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1
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Daily Wear
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1
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OVERALL
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2.4
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This pair was furnished by ABC Underwear for Review
Review by: Keith
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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4
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Materials
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4
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Construction
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4
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Look
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3
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Daily Wear
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3
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OVERALL
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3.6
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*OUT of 5*
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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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4
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5
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Construction
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5
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Look
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4
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Daily Wear
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3
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OVERALL
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4.2
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These were furnished for review by N2N Bodywear
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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5
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Materials
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5
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Look
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5
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Daily Wear
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3
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OVERALL
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4.6
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These were furnished for review by N2N Bodywear
 AussieBum has created this new line called, Flame and rightfully named. As you can probably guess from the photo, these trunks celebrate the man who dares to play with fire! If you’re looking to add big and bold color or simply wanting to incorporate diversity into your underwear collection, you might consider this new collection from AussieBum.
The Flame collection is comprised of three separate fabrics that work well together and provide the ideal fit that you have come to expect from a traditional trunk. These sexy undies have the branded waistband and come in four amazing colors embossed in silicon for a provocative yet comfortable fit. With a blend of fabrics which includes 59% polyester, 31% cotton and 10% Elastane, this construction makes for a breathable, soft and well supported pair of sexy underwear.
On initial testing, I wore this pair all day long and didn’t want to take them off at the end of the day. They look expensive and feel so equally. I never once experienced a problem with them The pair stayed in place without being restrictive. Likewise, the pair includes a double layered standard-size pouch which will go a long way towards longevity.
AussieBum has quickly moved up my underwear chart as one of my top 5 underwear manufacturers. I assure you that you won’t be disappointed with this line. Make sure to check out their additional celebrated colors. They might actually inspire you explore the hot fame that burns from within!
Personal scoring as follows:
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5.0 |
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5.0 |
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5.0 |
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5.0 |
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5.0 |
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5.0 |
These trunks were provided by Aussie Bum and can be purchased at their following website:
http://www.aussiebum.com/shopfront.php
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