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I purchased the Joe Snyder Bulge Boxer, which isn’t in line with my normal choice of thong underwear, but I really liked the all day comfort that these offer.

Rating: 8.4/10 (Average of the ratings below)

  • Daily Fit: 8/10
  • Sizing: 9/10
  • Construction: 8/10
  • Styling: 8/10
  • Daily Performance: 9/10

Pros:

  • Super stretchy-soft nylon fabric that stays close to your skin and is very breathable
  • Roomy unlined pouch accentuates your package while keeping you cool
  • Comfortable for all-day wear

Cons:

  • Limited availability in prints
  • Unlined (if that’s even a con?)

UNB Ryan’s recommendation: I love thong underwear, and until recently I have worn them almost exclusively for the past 15 years or so.  However starting to review underwear over the past few months has given me the opportunity (and encouragement) to try different styles and fabrics.  I have this same suit in the wet look black fabric, and the red fabric feels like a completely different suit due to the difference in fabric.  These are really stretchy, and feel great for all-day wear, whether you’re lounging around the house or following the wife around a shopping mall!


As an underwear reviewer, I shouldn’t be biased to a particular brand, but I LOVE Joe Snyder! They offer styles to appeal to both men and women, which can be used as underwear and swimwear, and they offer cuts from modest to daring.  I love the multitude of fabrics and color choices that Joe Snyder offers, and like that all of their suits accentuate the cheeks.  While I do normally love to wear thongs, I have been branching out recently and have found many trunks and boxer styles offer a cheeky feel reminiscent of a thong or tanga style.  This suit was not entirely out of my comfort zone-I plan to try some brief and jock styles in the future!

I have only worn this pair one day, which was a good test because my wife and I were due to go see a movie and do some shopping afterward.  While watching the movie the pair was very comfortable, and I could hardly even notice them.  They have an almost natural fit that hugs your skin without being overly constrictive.  The pouch holds your package up and is supportive, and is unlined so it keeps you cool all day.  While walking around the mall with my wife these performed the same in that they were hardly even noticeable.  The bulge pouch does add some to your confidence, and depending on how snug your pants are, can even be noticed through a pair of jeans!

This suit was everything I have come to expect from Joe Snyder.  The construction is top-notch, with attention to detail.  All of the elastic is positioned to allow for maximum comfort and doesn’t dig or cut into your skin anywhere.  Also, the leg openings do not have any elastic, so they just follow the contour of your body and are extremely comfortable for long-term wear.  The only thing I don’t care for is the large tag that is present in all of their suits, but it is very easily remedied with a pair of scissors!

Joe Snyder’s line has always had a very consistent fit for me, even between different lines and cuts.  This pair is no exception; in fact, they may even feel a little better than some of the others I have in my collection.  I have this exact same pair in a black “wet look” fabric, and they don’t have near the elasticity that the red fabric has.  These feel great, don’t pull or ride up throughout the day and have just the right amount of give for all-day comfort and support.  This pair has a generously sized pouch that fits your anatomy, and has plenty of room to stretch throughout the day to allow for movement and support.

In conclusion, I was overly satisfied with this review, and will likely continue to wear them.  The quality is nothing short of what Joe Snyder is famous for, and I will continue to support them!  If I had to ask Joe Snyder to change anything about this pair, I would encourage them to design a smaller care tag.  If you like cheeky styles, give these a try, you won’t be disappointed

BRAND: Joe Snyder
PAIR: Bulge Boxer
COLORS: The pair I reviewed was in red.  Other colors available in the line include yellow, wine, white, turquoise, purple, black, navy, pink, white mesh, black mesh, black lace, white lace, royal, metal black, rainbow, nude, and camo
FABRIC: Red 80/20% Nylon/Spandex blend
SIZES: S-XL

COST: $31.00 through Joe Snyder online store
Where to buy: Joe Snyder

 

 

 

If you’ve ever been on the fence about trying a new underwear brand, now is definitely the time as many manufacturers are trying to liquidate some of their current and older styles to make room for their fall and winter lines.  One in specific that I am pretty excited about is Cover Male.  Cover Male makes a wide assortment of styles that is almost sure to appeal to everyone and they are having a MASSIVE blowout on dozens of their styles.

Whether you are a fan of bikinis, briefs, jocks, or thongs you are sure to find a deal on Cover Male’s website.  They currently have many styles on sale and up to 60% off.  Additionally, there is a closeout section of their website that features styles starting as low as $5.44!  If you are a thrifty shopper like me, this is a great opportunity to score some great undies at an unbeatable price.  They also offer free shipping if you spend at least $50.

I am a long time fan of the Cover Male brand, and are particularly fond of their cheeky styles, which to me are more like a wide banded thong or boyshort style of brief.  I also enjoy the brand because they offer a lot of solid colors, which to me is attractive because I don’t always want brightly colored underwear, particularly if I am going to be visiting the doctor or there is the chance someone else may see them throughout the day.

Cover Male also offers a partial line of athletic apparel to include tank tops and athletic shorts.  They offer a full swimwear line including bikinis, briefs, boxer briefs, squarecuts, and trunks.  To my dismay, Cover Male does not currently offer any swim thong styles.  However many of their underwear styles are made of a spandex blend that should be quick drying and could possibly be worn as swimwear.

Visit Cover Male and Give them a look if you haven’t in the past, or try them again if you’ve visited in the past.  Now would be a great time to stock up if you want to grab some great underwear at a great price.  Don’t forget to let us know.

My First Trip to Vegas…

What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas right?  Except that I want to make sure you all know how thong friendly Las Vegas is!  I recently stayed at The Flamingo resort on the Las Vegas strip, and it has got to be one of the most positive thong experiences I have ever had.  I stayed a week at the Flamingo and visited both of its swimming pools where I wore a thong without incident.

I started out in Vegas on a Sunday afternoon with my wife by visiting the beach club pool at the Flamingo.  The Beach Club pool is a “family” oriented pool only open to hotel guests.  Lounge chairs and cabanas that you can rent surround the pool.  There is also a bar on one end where you can buy whatever food and beverages you wish.  We found a couple of lounge chairs adjacent to the pool where we set up for the afternoon, spread out our towels, and laid out in the sun.  For the first day, I decided to go with a blue Joe Snyder Bulge Tanga.  I immediately drew the attention of a couple of older ladies who my wife told me were nudging each other and pointing at us.  I guess they’d never seen a man in a thong before.  They didn’t make a big fuss or show about it though and quickly went back to their own business.

I visited the same pool the next day by myself, as my wife was off with a friend that lives nearby.  I had a similar experience, and this time decided on the same Joe Snyder Bulge Tanga, except this time I wore a hot pink version.  I saw a mix of couples, both young and old, and also varying cultures present at the pool.  There seemed to be a lot of people visiting from other countries, which could have contributed to the lax attitude towards my choice of swimwear.  I didn’t see any other guys wearing thongs, but a few were in a speedo or square-cut styles.  There were a few of the women around the pool in cheeky and thong styles.  Everyone I spoke to was very friendly, and nobody seemed to mind me sunning and swimming in a thong suit.

I didn’t spend much time at the resort’s other pool, which was called the Go Pool.  It is an adult-themed pool centered around the typical Vegas Pool party atmosphere.  I did visit once for a couple of hours, and it was quite as expected, plenty of the younger crowd dancing and drinking to the house DJ.  It was a little more of a party than I was prepared for!  Not that I mind being around others in a thong, but I don’t drink, and didn’t care to be around that atmosphere all afternoon.  In the short couple of hours that I was there, I did spot a few guys in small square-cut suits and speedos, plenty of women wearing thong suits, but sadly no guys in thongs.  I was the only one.

During my stay in Vegas, I was able to thong a couple of hours each afternoon after I finished my work.  I wore a thong exclusively, got in and out of the water, and even wore my thong into the bathroom around other guys.  I didn’t hear one single snide comment and also made conversation with others around me by the pool each day.  I expect that if you decide to visit Las Vegas, you could run into other male thongers, and may even start a trend yourself if you are bold enough to wear one yourself.  Either way, know that male thongs are accepted, and you are not likely to be ridiculed for wearing one anywhere on the strip.  My advice is to do what makes you happy, be confident, and don’t succumb to the norm.  Be yourself, and if you visit Vegas and wear a thong, or you have in the past, drop a line in the comments and tell us about it!


Booty.  Booty.  Booty.  Omg, what else can I say about Miami?  I have been on work travel for the past couple of weeks and managed to squeeze in a beach day in South Beach Miami before heading home to North Carolina.  I stayed at a Hilton property across the street from the beach, as my employer was footing the bill, so not in one of the beachfront resorts, but who’s to complain when you get to visit South Beach for free right?

Being an avid thong wearer, I wasn’t too concerned, as Miami is the place to see and be seen.  I saw countless thongs on women, and sadly I was the only guy in one.  However, there were a lot of guys in speedos, square-cuts, and the like.  I saw a mix of people on the beach, guys, girls, young, old; everyone seemed to be on the beach last Saturday!  As Miami has almost year-long pleasant temperatures and warm water, it is the perfect place to sunbathe and swim in the ocean.

I started the day off at 8:30-9:00 at Collins and 26th in Mid South Beach.  Since I stayed across the street, I didn’t feel 100% comfortable just walking from the room in a thong.  I put on a pair of “acceptable” shorts and walked across the street to the beach to start my day.  I was able to score a lounge chair on the front row of the beach.  I quickly slipped off my shorts down to my thong bikini and started to spread out my towel and belongings.  One of the beach staff came right over to ask if I wanted an umbrella or cushion for the lounger.  I accepted the cushion and declined the umbrella-it’s Miami, and I’m here for the sunshine right?

I spend the morning lounging in a hot pink Joe Snyder Bulge Tanga (which is completely a thong), occasionally getting up to get in the water or walk around.  The beach had a drink stand just behind the lounge area, and I was completely comfortable walking around or through the beach crowd to get a drink or to get into the water.  I got up many times throughout the day, walking around and checking out the scenery, getting in the water, and going about to take pictures.  I stayed on the beach until after 5:00 when the sun started to disappear behind the hotels.  I remained on the beach for a while after the sun went away and then walked down the boardwalk to the beach shower where I cleaned up and changed back into my clothes and walked back to my hotel.

I had no negative interactions with anyone on the beach, and all of the beach staff were utterly hospitable.  They stopped by every so often to see if I needed anything such as a drink, new towel, or umbrella.  I made small talk with a few of the people I saw throughout the day, and no one said anything to me other than to compliment me on my suntan.  I cannot wait until my next visit to South Beach-if you ever get the chance to do not hesitate to go.  This was one of the most positive experiences I have ever had wearing a thong swimsuit in a public place.  I can’t think of any other way to describe Miami other than to say I felt entirely at ease in Miami wearing a thong and that is felt completely normal!

Let me know in the comments if you’ve visited anywhere in Miami and worn a thong or similar minimal swimwear.

 

I purchased the Joe Snyder Bulge Bikini in black lace on a whim because I found it on sale.

Rating: 7.6/10 (Average of the ratings below)

  • Daily Fit: 8/10
  • Sizing: 9/10
  • Construction: 6/10
  • Styling: 8/10
  • Daily Performance: 7/10

Pros:

  • Super soft lace fabric
  • Snug fitting stretchy pouch accentuates your package
  • Comfortable for all-day wear

Cons:

  • Some guys will be hesitant to wear a lace fabric
  • Fabric unraveled slightly after only two wears
  • Lace fabric only available in two colors

UNB Ryan’s recommendation: As an avid thong wearer, I cannot recommend this suit enough.  I normally wear thongs for underwear and swimwear and was hesitant to try a different cut, especially in a lace fabric.  The way Joe Snyder coupled the two components of this suit together is unique.  I thought that the lace fabric choice would be much more effeminate than it ended up being.  The lace just feels completely normal and doesn’t look out of place on my figure to me.  I also thought it would be much more uncomfortable and itchy to wear all day long.  The lace used in this suit is very soft and stretchy and stays in place all day long, which is a complaint I have had with trying bikinis in the past.  I will be purchasing more suits in lace fabrics!


I have come to appreciate and enjoy the Joe Snyder brand both as underwear and swimwear.  They are one of the brands that are a “crossover” between underwear and swimwear and give you the opportunity to wear them year round.  I have many pairs of Joe Snyder suits and various cuts and colors and will continue to buy from them.  The pair I am reviewing today is the Joe Snyder Bulge Bikini in black lace.  I was honestly a little hesitant to buy these due to both the cut and fabric choice, but for the cost, I had to give them a try and see what the fuss was all about.  I am normally strictly a thong wearer and do not usually stray away from them to try anything different, but the Joe Snyder brand has made me more curious about different styles.  While not as much out of my “comfort zone” as say a jock or a normal swim brief they are certainly not the norm for me due to the style and lace fabric!  I was pleasantly surprised with how much I liked the bikini cut coupled with the lace fabric.  The cut is well suited for long-term wear, and the lace fabric is very stretchy and feels gerat against the skin without being itchy like I thought a lace fabric might have been.

I have worn these on two separate occasions, once for a full day at work, and another on a date night to the movies.  Both times were an enjoyable experience, and I honestly forgot that I was wearing them.  These are not a constant reminder that you are wearing them, and just feel nice the entire time you have them on.  Even with the “bulge” feature they are not overtly pronounced under a pair of dress slacks or uncomfortable under a pair of jeans.  They hold your package in a semi-forward position without being so pronounced that you’d be self-conscious about wearing them under your clothes in public.  I liked the fit so much that I have already bought them in another color and will likely expand my collection further to include more in the future.

This suit is well constructed but didn’t live up to my expectations for the Joe Snyder brand.  I have bought many pairs of Joe Snyder underwear/swimwear, and this was the first pair I have personally seen that showed obvious signs of wear so quickly.  This pair started to unravel along one of the seams where the straps meet between the pouch and the back panel, and while I think it is partly due to the lace fabric, I still wasn’t 100% happy with the construction.  Putting the construction of this particular pair aside, I am in love with the cut of this suit, which is surprising, because I am a huge proponent of thongs!  The cut of this suit is super comfy for all day/night wear, doesn’t cut into your skin anywhere, and stays put remarkably well for a Brazilian style bikini and doesn’t ride up.

Joe Snyder suits and underwear have always been true to size for me.  I have bought numerous thongs, the current bikini, and various brief and boxer-style suits and a size small always fits the same.  This suit was no exception as I bought it in size small and it fit me perfectly.  From the waist sizing to the pouch, it fits very similar to any of the other Joe Snyder products.

To summarize, this is a well-constructed suit that can be worn year round.  The construction falls a little short of what I’ve come to expect from the Joe Snyder brand, but I’m hoping that it was an isolated incident and I won’t let it stop me from buying another pair.  If I could ask Joe Snyder to change anything I would say that I’d love to see more color or design choices in their lace fabrics.  Different, brighter choices and pattern variations would add a lot of diversity to this line.  Give this option a try in your rotation, and I am confident you will be surprised at how much you find yourself liking them!

 

BRAND: Joe Snyder
PAIR: Bulge Bikini
COLORS: The lace line is available in black or white lace.  Other colors available in the line include yellow, wine, white, turquoise, red, purple, black, navy, pink, white mesh, black mesh, royal, metal black, rainbow, nude, and camo
FABRIC: Black Lace 80/20% Nylon/Spandex blend
SIZES: S-XL

COST: $26.00 through Joe Snyder online store-I was able to purchase mine on sale at Amazon for $14.95
Where to buy: Joe Snyder or Amazon