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I’m sure at one point in your life, you’ve wanted to be a doctor, nurse, or wear a white coat with the purpose of helping people.  If that career path didn’t work out, there is always hope of being another kind of nurse: a Knockout Nurse, thanks to Candyman Fashion.  Simple, eye-catching, and useful; these three words define the Knockout Nurse underwear to a tee.  From the rhinestones to the pouch and the red and white theme, you can’t go wrong with this pair.

92% Polyester and 8% Spandex and some rhinestones are exactly what the doctor ordered.  When mixed together, you have the perfect cure for boring underwear. They are equipped with a pouch…a very large pouch actually, and to be honest, I wasn’t accustomed to pouches.  You never know how handy pouches are until you don’t have them.  Another feature of this pair is the rhinestone RX on the side, not to mention the White Cross on the opposite side.  This pair has no problem getting attention.

When I tried them on, I noticed that they are pretty snug and there isn’t any riding up.  They are a pretty comfortable pair of underwear.  To my surprise, there wasn’t an issue with the rhinestones, which I actually figured would be a problem.   I was presently surprised when it wasn’t.  This pair survived a full day of class, lying around, and the gym.  They held up like a champ.  I would definitely recommend this Candyman selection.


Fit
4.5
Materials 4.5
Put Together 5
Look 5
Daily Wear 4.5
Overall 4.7

You can get the Knockout Nurse from from Erogenos, at http://erogenos.com.  A full range of sizes is available from S-XL.  Go there and check it out!

Candyman Fashion provided me with this pair of underwear to review

Male Power is a designer of sexy underwear for the modern man.  We find from their company website that they were created in 1974.  I never would have thought they had been around for that long.  It was only a few months ago that I first saw a pair in a catalog.  They have been shown in various publications during their company lifespan.  Out of their vast collection, I was given the Tattoo Mini Short to review.

This was the first pair made by them that I have worn.  Immediately after putting them on, I realized that sizing was an issue.  I normally wear smalls and that’s what I was supplied.  If you are on the upper end of their size ranges, get the next size up.  Male Power smalls are 28-30.  There were other issues that would have been present other than the size.  Even though they were a little snug, they were fine to wear in the beginning of the day.  I chose to carry on with my review and hope for the best.

As you can tell by the picture, the waistband is almost non-existent.  The waistband measures .86 in (2.22 cm).  I, personally, am used to a wider waistband because of the cut-in issue.  The same material is used in the leg openings.  I, like many of our readers, have thick thighs and need more forgiving material in that area.  Over the period of time I wore this pair, the piping material began to cut into my thighs.  I can’t deal with this on any underwear and so I took them off halfway through a work shift.

The material used to make the mini short was a great choice.  I loved the feel against my skin.  The material is made of 85% nylon and 15% spandex.  This combination allows for a bit of stretch.  There is a pouch design incorporated into the front of the short.  Whether that allows for enough room is per the individual.  It was OK with me.  I’m not really a fan of the print, but that is totally up to the wearer.  Some of the seams should be looked at when producing the product as there were some spots where the stitching was questionable as to how long it would hold out in daily wear.

As long as the size works with the wearer, I don’t see any problems with daily wear.  The material is comfortable and it gives a fair amount under normal circumstances.  The care instructions advise to wash in cool water (no bleach) and tumble dry cool.  It would probably be better to simply hang them to dry.  I don’t know of anyone that drys anything cool.

Fit 4
Materials 5
Construction 3
Look 4
Daily Wear 5
Overall 4.2

If you would like to try a pair of Male Power underwear, you can purchase them from many different sites including http://www.abcunderwear.com or you can buy them in retailers in your area.  In the Atlanta area, I know that Poster Hut carries a large selection of Male Power briefs, thongs, and other styles.

These shorts were provided by Male Power for our review.

Everyone and everything has a modest side and Candyman Fashion is no exception. The 9515 Boxer is one of their more modest pairs and even someone as exciting as me needs a break now and then to enjoy some simple, but enjoyable, boxer briefs. Though I did say simple, they are quite shiny and in the right light, they are a little see-through.  When you have them on, you don’t have to worry about anything being seen.

This pair is made of 90% Nylon and 10% Spandex, all of which is again, very shiny, almost a little too shiny for my likings.  Since I wear pants over them, it’s not that big of a deal.  There is a simple design on the front of red horizontal stripes on the legs that connect to a black pouch, all with a bit of glitter to them.  Surround that with a silver background and you have yourself a modest pair of underwear.

When it comes to actually wearing the pair, the 9514 is a little loose and it has an interesting feel.  I can’t really put my finger on it, but it’s a tight feel, even though the pair is somewhat loose.  Don’t let that deter you, however, from giving the 9514 a try.  They are still a great pair of underwear.  If you would like a good fitting, comfortably simple, and modest pair, I would certainly recommend that you go and buy the 9514 Boxer!


Fit
4.5
Materials 4
Put Together 5
Look 4
Daily Wear 4
Overall 4.3

You can get the 9514 Boxer from Erogenos, at http://erogenos.com.  A full range of sizes is available from S-XL.  Go there and check it out!

Candyman Fashion provided me with this pair of underwear to review

I promised myself back in January that I wasn’t going to purchase any new underwear until after my holiday to Australia in April – kind of needed to do some serious saving! However a 40% weekend extravaganza sale on Calvin Klein underwear soon changed my mind and I went and purchased two pairs of their new X range. I went for two pairs of the cotton trunks version in black and neon pink – the latter colour only appears to be available in the UK at the moment!

I’ve given the underwear a thorough testing on your behalf, having worn them a number of times and in a variety of circumstances (at work, working out, walking round and simply lounging round the apartment) and with a range of clothing (gym gear, work clobber and casual clothing) and all I can say is these are some seriously comfy underwear.

The soft and stretchy cotton/modal material helps shape the trunks to your body whilst keeping everything nicely supported all day long. The wide waistband is made from a soft touch material and feels great against your body. The trunks fit well, although they do suffer from the usual leg rising issue when I was working out in them, but the soft material means they don’t really become uncomfortable. Having said that, it really is a minor niggle on a great pair of underwear.

Overall I was really impressed with these trunks – they are seriously comfy, fit well and are suitable for use in all circumstances. Will I be buying more? Definitely!

Fit 4
Materials 5
Construction 4
Look 5
Daily Wear 4
Overall 4.4

There is a still a thunder from down under with Australian underwear.  Tribe is most certainly part of that thunder.  This is the second pair of Tribe underwear I’ve been given to review, and just like the first, this pair does not disappoint.  The trunk brief has a little more fabric and covering than the standard brief, and as someone who likes covering more than the next guy, that’s a very good thing.  So without further a due, here’s my review on the Tribe Trunk Brief in the Cobblestone pattern.

It’s always exciting to get underwear for review, especially when they are from a different country!  When they arrived, of course I tried them on instantly, and it was a match made in heaven!  This is a seriously great pair of underwear!  They have just enough coverage for me, a little more than the previous pair I reviewed (The Print Brief).  With that “just-right” coverage comes a “just-right” feeling, leaving me to be a happy camper.  Like the other pair, the Trunk Brief is comprised of 94% Polyester and 6% Elastane, equaling a 100% comfortable pair of underwear!

As with all pairs I am given to review, I put them through my daily test, which pretty much puts them through everything; sitting, walking, and working out.  It’s the whole package…no pun intended.  With no surprises at all, these undies passed with flying colors!  I love the way they feel and how they support, plus the pattern is so simple that it’s more enjoyable than some of the craziest patterned pairs I own.  They are a nice escape to the simple life, which is definitely something everyone needs!


Fit
5
Materials 5
Put Together 5
Look 5
Daily Wear 4.5
Overall 4.9

You can get the Trunk Brief in the Cobblestone style directly from Tribe’s website at http://www.tribeunderwear.com.  A full range of sizes is available from S-XL in 10 other different patterns and colors.  Go there and check it out!

Tribe underwear provided me with this pair of underwear to review


We got a few pairs of Male Power to review, this is one the pairs. More will be coming in the next week or s. If you aren’t familiar with them, they are an underwear company know for some really wild and sexy designs. It can range from mesh, leather looking and traditional. So there is something for everyone.

I got the Male Power Zipper short, size XL, and thought first, that they look really cool. Then I thought, this is not going to be comfy with the zipper in the front. But, being the diligent reviewers and underwear lover I put them on.  I will say that I didn’t even notice the zipper. I thought for sure that it would rub and drive me crazy. The reason is I have had zipper underwear before and it rubbed me the wrong way and had to be taken off. But these really fit well and I didn’t’ notice the zipper.

I wore them for an entire day. I was really surprised by the fit. I have had some undies similar to this and as I have mentioned, and they were designed to not be worn long. These really had a good pouch and held everything in place. The only thing that did annoy me is that they would ride down in the back. Meaning they kept slipping down some. Not a great deal but just enough for me to notice.

These are perfect for a pair of date night undies. They are interesting so when the pants come off, your partner will notice it.

Fit 4
Materials 4
Put Together 4
Look 4
Daily Wear 3.5
Overall 3.9

These can be purchased in either red or black. I reviewed the red pair. The price for the pair I around $19, and you can find retailers online or at a store near you on the Male Basics Website!

I was pretty skeptical when asked to review undies from Male Power.  I am not use to extreme undies and, to me, these were EXTREME!  When I received them in the mail and showed them to my wife we were both pretty skeptical.  She thought they were going to be extremely uncomfortable because of the material.  I haven’t tried many thongs but I was given a pair of Grip & Rip Thongs to review from their Extreme Collection.  I thought, “Okay, I’ll give them a try and keep an open mind about the whole thing.”  With one eyebrow raised, I put them on and wore them all day.

I was concerned about the Velcro bothering my skin or getting caught on other articles of clothing and coming undone.  That became a non-issue.  I was also worried about placement, but that was soon dismissed.  The thong fit nicely and, I must say, it was an all around good experience.  The material was a comfortable “cire” – which was new to me.  I had to adjust the way I “ride” in undies as the pouch was a little low and the grab strap did not help keeping things in place.  I would not recommend these for all day wear as they would be best for a special, plan ahead to wear, event.

Put on the Male Power Extreme Grip and Rip Thong, grab a strap, and hang on tight as it will take you for a wild ride!  These are made of matte finished polyester and spandex with an added tear-away front pouch for easy access.

Fit: 5
Materials: 5
Put Together: 5
Look: 5
Daily Wear: 2
Overall: 4

The Extreme Grip and Rip was supplied by Male Power for review. Thanks to Male Power for sending these for us to try.  I really enjoyed the Extreme experience and so did my wife later that evening!

Australia seems to be the happening place for underwear these days, there are quite a few brands putting out some really good stuff. A brand that is going above and beyond is Tribe. In my mind, a company named Tribe would have tropical patterns, and of course, they do. Some of their unique patterns include: Cobblestone, Palm, Jungle, and Skull.  To be quite honest, it is one thing to have a cool design, but to have a cooler name to go with it completes the package.  Now that I’ve given you a brief rundown, let’s focus on the point of the review, the Palm Standard Brief.

This is my second time writing for UNB, and alas, my second pair to review.  If I said I wasn’t super excited to get these, then I would be lying.  When they arrived, I tried them on instantly, and for the most part, I was pretty pleased.  They do seem a tad skimpy, and I felt that there could have been more coverage in the rear, but that could be because of incorrect sizing on my end.  Besides that, everything else about these undies is great.  They feel great as they are made of 94% Polyester.  There is quite a bit of support in the front, something that I find to be rather hit and miss, and it’s so much better when it’s a hit.  These are definitely a hit!

Before I can faithfully write a review, I have to wear the briefs for a normal day and see if they can pass the test.  The next morning, I put them on, went to class, had after-class meetings, and then hung around the pad until bedtime.  The results…an overwhelming pass! I didn’t want to take them off because they were so comfortable.  But, if you love something, you have to set it free to your hamper.  I did set them free, but I plan to reunite myself with them very soon!


Fit
3.5
Materials 5
Put Together 5
Look 5
Daily Wear 4
Overall 4.5

You can get the Standard Brief in the Palm style directly from Tribe’s website at http://www.tribeunderwear.com.  A full range of sizes is available from S-XL in 11 other different patterns and colors.  Go there and check it out!

Tribe underwear provided me with this pair of underwear to review

One of my goals this year working on the Underwear News Briefs blog is to expose our readers to some brands of underwear that they may not know about. Candyman Fashions is one of those brands that I wanted to bring to our readers.

Candyman Fashions looks to role playing costumes to get inspiration for their underwear. However not all of their undies have a “costume” feel. They have some great undies with a lot of fun, unique, and sexy features that you will not find with any other underwear company. Their fabric is one of a kind and you must experience it to really grasp its uniqueness.

I received the”9516 Zebra Boxer” in a size medium to review. This is one of those styles from Candyman that is not a costume, but just a fun pair of undies. They feature a zebra style pattern on the hips and butt, and a solid black front and inside thigh panel. A solid black logo waistband trims it off and adds a little extra “pop”. When I first pull these undies out of the package, the first thing that I noticed was the fabric. It has a shiny look to it. The black front and inner thigh panel almost looks like leather. However, this fabric feels nothing like leather. It is thin but durable, and it stretches and moves with you without any issues. These undies fit great and looks even better .My first impression of the front pouch wasn’t the best. I found it to be a little small, but as I wore them, they almost conformed and molded to my body and we actually very conformable to wear. The one drawback that I did notice is the leg openings did ride up a little, but not enough for me to really notice too much.

These and many of the other styles from Candyman are great to wear for daily wear, but these undies really shine when you wear them out on the town. The fit is great for all day wear, but the patterns, colors, fabric, and sex appeal of these undies are meant to be noticed. They also can add a little extra spice in the bedroom. I wouldn’t recommend wearing these to the gym or out for a run. I am not saying that you couldn’t, but I believe there are better undies for that. Best to let these eye catching undies be seen in the wild and not full of sweat while you are doing to squat workout.

Overall, I really enjoyed these undies. They add an element of fun and a little “something different” to my ever expanding underwear collection.

Fit 4
Materials 5
Put Together 5
Look 5
Daily Wear 4
Overall 4.6

You can purchase any of the Candyman Fashions collection from a variety of online men’s underwear stores. The reviewed boxers retail for around $30 online. This zebra style also comes in a brief. Check out Candyman’s new Spring 2010 collection that was just launched for some new styles on their website. Also, check out my company write-up on Candyman to learn more about this fun and exciting underwear company. Candyman Fashions provided me with these boxers to review.

I had never really gotten in to jockstraps before I started writing for Underwear News Briefs.  I quickly found what I had been missing for almost 26 years of my life.  Since my first jockstrap purchase a couple of years ago, I have had the opportunity to try a few styles and brands.  I was very excited to find out that I was going to review one of my favorite brands and cuts.

For those of you that are not familiar with Cocksox, they are a men’s underwear company out of Australia.  They have done for men’s underwear what “the push-up bra has done for women”.  Cocksox has expanded its collections to include not only jockstraps but briefs, thongs, and boxers as well.  Their pouch design is unlike any other underwear company out there.  It has been designed and tested to fit your package like…well, a sock!

I received the new black Classic Jockstrap in a size medium to review.  I have worn the waistband brief and loved it so I was very excited to try the jock.  The first thing I noticed was the soft pouch material.  It is made of a high quality Supplex fabric that is very soft and very breathable.  The waistband is not huge, which was a plus for me, especially if I am looking for a jock for everyday wear.  The waistband has the Cocksox logo in a contrasting tan color.  The leg straps are also very soft to the touch.  I would have to say that I prefer leg straps that don’t twist or curl when you put the jock on.  My personal preference is a rounded fabric on the leg straps and not a flat piece, but this isn’t enough reasoning for me to not love this jock.  I will say the look of this jock, both on and off, is one of the sexiest pieces of Cocksox gear I have in my underwear arsenal.

I wore this jock a couple of times to the gym.  It held up nicely and kept everything in place.  It also added a little extra bulge in the front of my mesh shorts to make a few heads turn. I am in the middle of a pretty intense cardio program and never once during my workout did I have to adjust my undies.  I also wore this jock to work, and once again, I couldn’t have asked for a better experience.  Sitting at a desk all day, I sometimes find my undies cramping the goods in the crotch. The Cocksox jock couldn’t have fit any better. It stayed in place and the specially designed pouch provided enough room for everything to fit and rest comfortably.

Fit 4
Materials 5
Put Together 5
Look 5
Daily Wear 5
Overall 4.8

You can purchase any of the Cocksox styles and colors directly from their website. I will tell you that Cocksox does fit a little small so keep that in mind and check their size chart before you buy. The Classic Jock retails for $25.00 online and also come in white.  Thank you to Cocksox for providing us with this pair of underwear to review!

UNB has again sent me a new brand of undies to add to my ever expanding collection.  Piss & Vinegar is a brand that, just by its name, is intriguing and according to my boyfriend, fits my personality well.

Piss and Vinegar is actually British slang for “living young at heart”, and made its debut at The Las Vegas Pool Tradeshow at the end of last summer.  Jason Sutherland, designer and creator behind Piss and Vinegar and also the former president of Ginch Gonch, has brought the playfulness of Ginch Gonch to the more grown up arena.  Piss and Vinegar is designed for the guy that doesn’t want to fit into the traditional cultural and conditioned stereotypes.  Piss and Vinegar’s underwear is made of 96% Pima, a very soft and comfortable cotton, and 4% Lycra to give it just enough stretch to mold to and move with your body.  All of their underwear comes with a 1.25 inch microfiber elastic logo waistband.

I received the ”I Love Girls” Cartoon Brief in size 32 (M) to review.  This is one style that is available from the Piss and Vinegar’s “I Love…” Collection, also available with themes like the controversial “I love Jesus” and “I love Buddha” briefs as well as “I love Boys”, “I love Girls” and a few other eye catching styles.  The entire collection comes in briefs, boxer briefs, low rise briefs, and jock straps. I slipped these on right after receiving them, like I do whenever I get undies to review.  The first thing I noticed was that the fabric is very soft and the pattern was fun and colorful.  There was plenty of coverage in the back, but that wasn’t the case in the front.  I thought they could have added a little more fabric to the pouch area, as it felt a little cramped.  I took them off and put them aside to wear the next day… ALL DAY, as that would be the true test.

When I wore them for an extended period of time, I found that the cramped feeling I got in the pouch area wasn’t as noticeable and I didn’t seem to mind it much.  They stayed with me all day and didn’t ride up at all.  I did have a little bunching in the rear towards the end of the day but nothing that would stop me from wearing them again and again.  I also decided to take them one step further and wear them during my cardio workout that night.  They held up really well and even with a little sweat, they did great.  They didn’t offer a lot of support in the front when I was exercising, but I don’t think Piss and Vinegar had that in mind when they designed these.

Fit:

3.0
Materials

5.0

Put Together:

5.0

Look

4.0

Daily Wear

5.0

Overall

4.4

You can purchase any of the Piss & Vinegar collection directly from their website.   The reviewed briefs retail for $25.50. Piss and Vinegar does have a lot of other cuts and styles available on their website.  Piss and Vinegar provided me with these boxer briefs to review.

Ristefsky Macheda Dare Brief

My recent assignment was to try out a new pair of Australian briefs.  We’ve written lately about the emergence of the Australians in the men’s underwear market.  We are very happy to see them since they are bringing about changes in the way we see underwear.  It is also good that the world is getting more choices than the ones we had become so familiar with.  It’s funny that years ago, the slate was clean and underwear had many directions it could take.  Today, that slate has become full of competition as designers from around the world embark on discoveries in new designs and materials to make the modern man comfortable and sexy…all while wearing one pair of underwear.  One of those would be the Ristefsky Macheda Dare Brief.

Started by its founders Stephen Ristefsky and Vincent Macheda in 2005, Ristefsky Macheda (RM) has blended European and Australian style to create a bold line of underwear and beachwear.  Both designers are of European decent and have placed themselves into Australian fashion and expanding their vision to the rest of the world.  We welcome RM to the world of men’s fashion and plead for their creativeness in supplying men with innovative clothing.

I, like many others, enjoy the feeling of opening a new package of underwear.  One could say that opening this package meant opening opportunities…for feeling sexy or well supported.  This pair of red/white Dare Briefs did not disappoint in offering those opportunities.  For a size small, the briefs fit true to size.  There was no bunching, no looseness, and no cut marks on either the waist or the leg.  This brief comes with a fly opening for those that chose to use it. I am not a fly user since I feel it causes the underwear to lose much of its pouch shape when stretched out.  If you do use it, be sure to notice the width of material you will be fishing through; it’s rather wide.  The material used in the Dare Brief is 95% cotton and 5% Elastane.  The brief can be washed in the washer (thankfully) and it is not recommended to tumble dry or iron them.

There is no defined pouch used on this brief.  I thought I was going to have to position differently than I normally would, but surprisingly, I was able to dress comfortably downward.  The material is stretchy enough to supply a nice fit to the crotch.  The legs were not tight and the waistband fit perfectly with a width at 1.75 inches (4.45 cm).  The rear had ample coverage and did not move out of place.  If I had gone to the gym, I am sure these would have been perfectly fine while running or lifting weights.

All together, I am very impressed with the RM Dare Brief.  The designers did very well in producing an article of clothing they should be proud for anyone to wear.  The brief satisfied all my expectations in what a great pair of underwear should provide its wearer.

Fit 5
Materials 5
Put Together 5
Daily Wear 5
Overall 5

The Ristefsky Macheda briefs can be purchased from their website at www.ristefskymacheda.com for $20.57 US and $22.95 AU. I am sure you will be as delighted with them as I am.  Ristefsky Macheda furnished these briefs for our review.

Being a novice at men’s underwear and loving the opportunity to try different pairs I have learned a lot about what I like, don’t like, want to try, etc.  I have seen different brands and styles and have looked at them with a raised eyebrow of confusion or with an intrigue and longing to try.  Writing for this blog has provided me some great opportunities to “test drive” some undies and report back my thoughts, findings, etc.

I am proud to have had the opportunity to wear a pair of James Tudor underwear.  When I first received them I wasn’t sure about how the button fly and easy access went together but figured I would give them a try and see.  To my amazement it was not difficult to access.  All I had to do is pop the top button and I was able to take care of personal business.  Buttoning them back up was not that difficult either.

The material is 95% cotton and 5% Lycra.  The piping creates an amazing frame around the hips.  The tags are placed in non-irritating locations and are not rough to the touch, indicating great thought and design in the creative process.

Fit:                                5
Materials:                        5
Put Together:                5
Look:                                 5
Daily Wear:                     5
Overall:                         5

You can find these boxers at http://www.jamestudor.co.uk.  The price, in US dollars, is $30.00.  These boxers were provided for review by James Tudor.

We get the third review from Del and Jason. They are reviewing Ginch Gonch. Ginch Gonch is one of my favorites. But, see how Del and Jason thought of them!

This is our 2nd experience with Ginch Gonch. We were on an RSVP cruise a couple of years ago when the line was launched and were given freebies — they were sponsoring the underwear party. That time we both wore bikini camo briefs, which were very hot. Made your body look good and your package look better. We did find that when we returned, they didn’t hold up very well. Weak elastic and the briefs got out of shape quickly. It seems that the new ones we received were made better and are holding up better, but compared to other brands (2Xist, Baskit), they still have a ways to go. They are frankly not our very favorites. The designs with their homage to kid’s underwear, well, we just don’t find that sexy and Jason especially feels they are not nearly as comfortable as they should be.

We were sent two pair — one brief and one square-cut brief. The square-cut brief is slightly more comfortable than the brief. The square-cut has a motor cross bike and rider with some numbers. Not sure exactly. Too gay to know. And the brief has the boy’s trucks. Again, not very sexy in our opinion.

These guys are 95% cotton and 5% lacra. Maybe the lacra is the issue, not sure — but compared to our all cotton of Go Software and Baskit, they are not nearly as soft. They are made in Columbia. They also do not have the pouch room that the others mentioned have — thus your dick is squashed, contributing lack of comfort. I do remember the camo bikini brief were much more comfortable, just didn’t hold up well. We both find that in our “rotation” we skip over them unless we need to do wash. We wanted to like them more.

Rim Jobber Sports Brief Multiple Trucks Red Brief
Fit 3 3
Materials 3 3
Put Together 3 3
Look 3 3
Daily Wear 3 3
Overall 3 3

These underwear were furnished by Ginch Gonch for review.

This is our last of the Unico reviews and these are, I will say, some perfect date night underwear. How many times have we gone on a date and wanted to wear something really fun and with the hopes it would be seen? These are perfect for such an occasion.

These are the Equnioccio boxers that are made of the amazing Unico pouch with mesh sides and back. It is really sexy without being over the top! It’s a very sexy pair as you can see by the picture. Unico stepped outside the box for this pair, making it something I haven’t seen very often from them.

The boxer is made from a nylon mesh. It creates something very sexy, but it doesn’t give much movement. The one thing I missed out of this pair is the Unico fit. The mesh was not as forgiving as other pairs I have worn and reviewed. That is one thing I really love about Unico, but for the sexy look I’ll take the trade off!

Fit:                   4

Materials:          4.5

Put Together:    5

Look:                5

Daily Wear:       4

Overall:            4.5

These boxers were furnished by Unico and they can be purchased at the Unico Store, located at http://www.mundounicostore.com/.

We continue with our reviews from Del and Jason. We are so excited having them review for us and we hope you enjoy reading them! We will have more for you soon! If you know of any company you would like Del and Jason to review let us know!

We both LOVE the underwear that was sent to us from Baskit. Okay, we love two pair and one is a little on the silly side. But first of all, can we just briefly discuss how hot the name of this underwear is. Baskit. Immediately just reeks sexy and conjures up an image of a great package. For two gay men, we already in!

We were sent two pair of briefs and one Jock Brief from the Baskit line. One Pure Bikini, which is white, trimmed in green (Tim, please correct if “green” is more fancy LOL) One was the Contrast Bikini, white trimmed in Riviera Blue. And finally the Jock Brief, green trimmed in orange, the only one we didn’t love. The colors were a little extreme on the Jock Brief and it just felt silly too us with the ass cut out, although we can totally understand some guys loving it and finding it extremely hot. Like you have a secret underneath your clothes!

These guys are 100% cotton, very soft and they feel amazing. The fit is perfect, snug, but doesn’t feel tight, with just the right pouch for comfort and framing of your “package”. We really really love the feel and continue to gravitate to them often as one of our favorite lines — and trust us when we say, we have LOTS of underwear. And they are damn sexy to boot! We love to have a variation of underwear and Baskit will continue to be in our rotation.

Pure Contrast Bikini Jock Brief
Fit 5 5 3
Materials 5 5 5
Put Together 5 5 3
Look 5 5 3
Daily Wear 5 5 2
Overall 5 5 3

These pairs were furnished from Baskit and can be purchased directly from their site!

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The reviews continue of Unico. I have to say what is really not to like of Unico. As, I have reviewed underwear by Unico, I have found very few I haven’t liked. Actually, everything I have reviewed I have loved. It goes back to the pouch! There are very few undies with out pouches that I like. The pouch just holds everything the way it should be held.

I put these undies on and they were similar to the Jardin pair. They had a very similar cut, but they were a really bright yellow. It’s awesome to see some really fun colors come back to men’s undies. Although, I have a friend who said “The last thing I want to do is to have to color coordinate my underwear.” I know there are some of you thinking that, but it can be fun to do that from time to time.

These underwear were a bit different then the Jardin pair, they were a spandex/cotton blend. Which I liked, but I found the spandex blend more comfy. These have the same pouch and fit. But I personally love the fit of the spandex best. That doesn’t mean to say I didn’t like these. They still fit pretty awesome. The pouch was the same as in all their undies.

Fit:                   4.5
Materials:       5
Put Together: 5
Look:                4.5
Daily Wear:     4.5
Overall:            4.7

There were furnished by Unico. They are available through the Unico store, http://www.mundounicostore.com/. They cost $30 on the site. Check out all the Unico styles

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Round 3 of the Unico reviews and one more to go! It has been a blast to try all of these undies. You know each pair fits differently, and I have enjoyed it.  I must say that I’m more of a brief guy then boxer or trunk. But as you  have seen I have really enjoyed the Unico boxers!

Unico’s Mundo Natural line was inspired by the Tropics, the Amazon Jungle, and its wildlife. Luxuriate in seductive textures that will stimulate your senses, exciting prints that captivate your eyes and new fashion details that are sure to have everyone talking.

The new designs incorporate reptilian inspired waistbands and nature inspired prints as well as the always exceptional Unico construction. Indulge yourself in style and comfort. Made out of 93% Cotton, 7% Spandex.

These undies have been great to wear. I wish they would have been in more spandex/nylon material but, the pouch was incredible. They have a unique fit that really holds everything in place. The briefs also gave full coverage and never rode up or bunched. Which to me is a good thing in a brief

Fit:                   4.5
Materials:          5
Put Together:    5
Look:                5
Daily Wear:       4.5

Overall:            4.8

There were furnished by Unico. They can be purchased at the Unico Store, http://www.mundounicostore.com/. They cost $18.75 and are also available in boxer cuts as well.

Out of France comes Todger, an energetic looking company ready to apply style “to the everyday tough guy.”  The designer, Patrick Kon, created Todger after realizing there was not much difference in overpriced remakes of original styles and the old trusty briefs.  The following was taken from the company itself in describing their product:

“TODGER is about sexy wearable cuts with high quality fabrics and sense of humour (the brand has a slick and chic logo with a twist in the name understandable only to the British). The secret is all in the underwear. It is a fashionable tool for men to feel and look sexy. It is not an intimidating image you must follow. That’s why our packaging is as simple as it is: we do not want to tell our clients how they should look. Actually, each man should be allowed to do what he wants with his own TODGER!”

The Slimer brief is made from 97% cotton and 3% Lycra.  The waistband is slightly over 1.5 inches (38.1 mm).  The lining and trimming is made of 93% bamboo and 7% elastane.  The care instructions are a bit picky as they recommend washing them at a maximum of 104°F (40°C), do not tumble dry, and do not have the dry cleaned or try to bleach them….I know you will not do either if you expect to own them for very long!

I was supplied with a pair of small baby blue Slimer briefs to review.  I wore them for a day of school, walking around campus and the mall, and then lounging around the house.  I was surprised at the great feel of the material.  It’s ribbed and soft at the same time.  I would not say that it is forgiving in the crotch area.  To be descriptive, I dress pointing downward and to the right.  I couldn’t do this in these briefs, finding that it compressed everything next to my body and making things uncomfortable.  I was forced to dress pointing upward and to the left.  This isn’t flattering in any kind of jeans and being totally honest, does not allow for any “happiness” while wearing them.  But, I am one person…and obviously not the model in the picture above.

The briefs sit low on the waist to the point of not exactly being on the waist.  If you aren’t used to the feeling of a low-lying brief, the Slimer brief may take a bit to get used to.  I am one of those people and it felt like I needed to pull my underwear up during the day.  I had to remind myself that if I made this mistake, I would be talking a few octives higher than normal.

In the design realm of things, I am being led to believe, from the recent briefs I have reviewed, that European companies love placing the care tags on the bottom of the waistband so that they hang down into the back of the underwear.  How loudly do I need to scream from Mount Elbrus in Europe that it is uncomfortable to have a care tag sliding across the top of your crack?  The first thing that will happen with many men is they will grab the first knife or pair of scissors they can find and cut the tag out of their new underwear….leaving no care instructions if the question of proper washing techniques arises.  Resolution: Place the tags along the waistband or no tag at all.  Stamp the instructions on the material just underneath the waistband.  The problem would be immediately solved.

Overall, the underwear feels great to wear.  Thinking that everyone who tries this brief will fall in love with it is totally ludicrous.  It will fit different people in different ways.  It will work perfectly on those with slimmer bodies and like a lower sitting waist.  It would not be advisable for those who enjoy more room in the crotch or, like me, dress downward.  The only way I can grade this brief is how it fits on me.  Take my recommendation with a grain of salt and judge it for yourself.

Fit:                        3
Materials:            5
Put Together:     5
Look:                    5
Daily Wear:         3
Overall:         4.2

The Todger Slimer brief can be purchased from the Todger website, located at http://www.thetodger.com.  While there, you can view their other styles by clicking the “SHOP” option at the top and clicking on the photo with the heading “New Basic.”  This line contains a brief, trunk, and traditional boxer.  Also, its brief and trunk feature the horizontal fly.  Todger, I believe, does a good job in supplying a choice of cuts for the everyday man.

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I love it when UNB sends me brands that I don’t know much about. It allows me to broaden my underwear horizons further than they are. Bend the Rules is one such brand.  When I found out that I was getting a pair of their Boxer Briefs, I immediately hit the internet to do a little research. I was very impressed with what I found.

Bend the Rules is a fairly new underwear company located in Beverly Hills, California. The company was founded by Markus Bender who is also their designer and CEO. Bend the Rules spent over a year perfecting the fabric they use in their underwear and you can surely tell. This is one of the most amazing fabrics I have felt. The fabric is called Tencel, a fiber that is 130% more absorbent then cotton. According to their website, it’s more breathable, antibacterial, and is a natural fiber that is ecologically sound for the environment. It really is the perfect fabric for undies. Markus is quoted on their website as saying, “You will find Bend the Rules to be the finest, most comfortable boxer briefs you have ever worn.  You have my word on it!” That is a pretty big promise to stand behind…and they delivered!

When I first received my Bend the Rules Urban Crusade brown boxer briefs in size medium, they didn’t look like anything special.  Sure, the print on the left thigh and the right butt cheek was pretty cool, and fun, and the rhinestone set in the middle of the pattern on the left thigh added a little extra “bling”, but it was the feel of the fabric that drew me in.  The material is amazing and is so hard to describe.  It is flexible and stays in place. The waistband and leg openings are wrapped in the same fabric, making them very comfortable and not too restrictive. The sizing was right on. The mediums fit me like they were made just for my body.

I have worn these boxer briefs a couple of times now, and can say they are defiantly a pair that will stay in my top drawer with the rest of my favorite undies.  I have worn them all day at work and out for a quick jog afterwards. They were consistently amazing for both. The design isn’t geared to workout wear in my opinion, but if you forget your workout undies at home and this is all you have…you will be just fine!

Fit:                                       5
Materials:                          5
Put Together:                    5
Look:                                   4
Daily Wear:                        5
Overall:                           4.8

You can purchase any of the Bend the Rules boxer briefs directly from their website.  Remember – these are marketed at Luxury Apparel, so they are a little pricey.  The reviewed boxer briefs retail for $72.00. Bend the Rules does have a lot of other boxer brief styles that range in price from $49.00 to $72.00. You can get these boxer briefs in size small (waist size 29) up to XXX-Large (waist size 46).   While you are at their website, make sure you also check out their tees. Bend the Rules provided me with these boxer briefs to review.

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I’m Del Shores, a writer/producer/director.  I created the series “Sordid Lives: The Series” and was a producer on the hit show “Queer As Folk” for three years, so trust me when I say, I know sexy underwear — and have a huge love for underwear.

And I’m Jason Dottley, one of the stars of the series “Sordid Lives: The Series” and Del’s husband.  I share his love for underwear and was lucky enough to have many scenes in the series in just my undies.

We recently were sent some underwear from Go Softwear, a company that was new to us.   There were three pair, all very different.   All in all, we are now fans of Go Softwear!

The fit great.  We love the pouch on both the American Jock (our favorite, very comfortable, very practical while still sexy.  Also, we thought the white brief from the Rayon/Mesh Collection was sexy, although not as comfortable for every day use, more for play.   Which brings us to the black mesh, the ultimate in sexy.  Very revealing and we can’t imagine it lasting very long on a body.   Again, not so comfortable for every day use, but very very sexy.

American Jock Brief (Left)

  • Fit:                 5
  • Materials:      4
  • Put Together:  4
  • Look:              5
  • Daily Wear:     5
  • Overall:  4

Bikini (Center)

  • Fit:                 5
  • Materials:      4
  • Put Together:  4
  • Look:              5
  • Daily Wear:     4
  • Overall:  4

Greek Bikini Mesh (right)

  • Fit:                 5
  • Materials:      4
  • Put Together:  4
  • Look:              5
  • Daily Wear:     3
  • Overall:  4

The pairs that were provided are: Bikini (6401) $19, Greek Mesh Bikini (3701) $16, And American Jock (8301) $22 from Go Softwear. There were provided for review and can be purchased from the Go Softwear site.

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I have to admit…I am a super huge fan of Unico. I love the incredible pouch they have in their undies. I found out lately that I’m not alone since one of our Anniversary winners agreed with me about Unico. He loves the pouch and how it… just fits a guy. I got the opportunity to review more undies from Unico and I jumped at the chance!

The pair I am reviewing today is the Boxer Corto Jardin, a pair of blue kind of spandex/nylon mix. They fit like a glove. These reminded me of one of the first pairs of Unico I bought a few years ago. They were tight and held everything in place. It was one of those pairs that when I put them on, I didn’t want to take them off. I really think they have out done themselves on this pair!

Unico’s Mundo Natural line was inspired by the tropics, the Amazon jungle, and its wildlife. Luxuriate in seductive textures that will stimulate your senses, exciting prints that captivate your eyes and new fashion details that are sure to have everyone talking.

The new designs incorporate reptilian inspired waistbands and nature inspired prints as well as the always exceptional Unico construction. Indulge yourself in style and comfort. 93% cotton, 7% spandex

Fit:                  5

Materials:          5

Put Together:    5

Look:                5

Daily Wear:       5

Overall:            5

These were furnished by Unico. They can be bought from the Unico store, http://www.mundounicostore.com/, currently costing $27.50. They are pretty awesome!

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I am back! I know that it has been a while since I wrote an underwear review. I am sure it had something to do with leaving Atlanta and moving to Washington, D.C. and just not having a free moment to do anything but eat and sleep. Now that I am settled I am here to stay. So if you want to chat about underwear, swimwear, etc. and 41 AC Boxer1you live in or around the DC, look me up!

I was asked to review the new Andrew Christian Shock Jock boxers. I am sure you all have heard of Andrew Christian at the very least. Hopefully you know them better and sport a pair of their undies every so often. I myself am a big fan of their work, both their underwear and their swimwear. The AC Shock Jock line is one of their newest. The Shock Jock line is meant to enhance the male frontal area to the EXTREME. So in laymen’s terms increasing the visual look/size of your package. Now I am sure you are saying, wait….they have done this already with the Show-It line and the Almost-Naked line of underwear and swimwear. But the Shock Jock line takes it to the next level. The Shock Jock boxer features a hidden padded cup in the frontal part of the boxers to help shape and enhance the front “package” of a man; creating the perfect bulge. The hidden cup adds up to 2 inches (5 cm) onto your measurement.

Now personally, I don’t need any package enhancement. So I was actually worried that the boxers would be too tight because of the extra padded cup. But I was totally wrong. The padded cup was very comfortable and didn’t 42 AC Boxer 2cause any sort of cramped feeling throughout the day. There were several times throughout the day that I was very surprised by how comfortable the boxers were and how I totally forgot about the padded cup being there.

Due to my relocation I gained some weight so the large boxers that I reviewed were a bit snug, but regardless of that, they fit well. I feel that an extra large would be roomier but going up a size wouldn’t be the best way to solve my size issue. The solution to that is the gym, LOL. The material was soft and the waistband didn’t irritate me, showing that AC uses high quality materials.

In conclusion, I feel that the Andrew Christian Shock Jock boxers are very comfortable and do a great job of creating the perfect bulge that will get the stares you are looking for. I give it an overall rating of 5 on a scale of 5.

Fit:                   5

Materials:          5

Put Together:    5

Look:                5

Daily Wear:       5

Overall:            5.0

If you need/want to get into a pair of boxers, briefs or a jockstrap that takes package enhancement to the next level, then you have to check out the Andrew Christian website at www.andrewchristian.com. The boxers run $32 and the jock and briefs are between $25 and $29. All three styles come in 5 great colors.

Andrew Christian provided the boxers I have reviewed.

A personal love of mine is trying underwear I thought, in the not too distant past, I would never have the chance to try.  The feeling of sliding new exciting underwear into place is one that cannot be described in words.  A chance to try underwear from another country…well, that can provide this exact feeling.  I am proud to have had the opportunity to wear a pair of James Tudor underwear.

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The James Tudor Half Fall Boxer

From across “the pond”, James Tudor rises as an innovative new brand in the UK.  The motivation, it seems, behind this new brand is the need and desire of men to have underwear that meets the growing demand of fashion and comfort, something we believe should be synonymous with each other.  From the logo waistband to the piping, James Tudor has taken great strides in providing today’s man with both characteristics in “revolutionary styles, from the magnetic fly to the traditional basics such as the athletic brief.”

This review pertains to the Half Fall Boxer in black with white piping in size small, being 30-32 inches (76-81 cm).  When first slipping them on, I noticed the leg openings were a bit snug but not overly tight.  This was credited to my thighs being somewhat meatier than other small wearing men.  The crotch is crafted perfectly with a nice opening, circling the male anatomy and creating a nest for its home.  The fly, if that’s what it is referred to, is not your normal opening.  Three buttons fasten the fly closed.  The waistband is 1.5 inches (3.81 cm) wide with the logo front and center.  The material is 95% cotton and 5% Lycra.  The piping creates an amazing frame around the hips.  The tags are placed in non-irritating locations and are not rough to the touch, indicating great thought and design in the creative process.

The feel of these boxers is phenomenal.  The material is a fantastic combination and one that will provide you with hours of comfort.  The opening in the fly is not restricting to retrieval in the slightest.  The buttons unbutton to a perfect spot where one can easily remove and replace his tackle.  During a day of walking at school and shopping, there was no binding or pinching.  The cut may be different to some as it is cut more squarely than some other brand trunks.  Never the less, it is centered on comfort and style and I believe James Tudor is spot on.

Fit:                                5
Materials:                        5
Put Together:                5
Look:                                 5
Daily Wear:                     5
Overall:                         5

You can find these boxers at http://www.jamestudor.co.uk.  The price, in US dollars, is $30.00.  While visiting the James Tudor website, don’t miss out on viewing the rest of their collection of new styles and great colors.  These boxers were provided for review by James Tudor.

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I first need to start off this post with an apology.  N2N was nice enough, several months ago, to send us a pair of their Titan Runner to review, size medium and in black. As an avid runner and tri-athlete, I know I was going to have a blast reviewing these for UNB.  I didn’t get the chance, however, to truly try them out for their intended purpose (running) until just a few days ago and I didn’t think I could give an accurate review without running in them first.  Therefore, I apologize to you, the UNB audience, and to N2N for not getting this review out sooner.

I have always been a fan of N2N, both their swimwear and their underwear. When I found out that I was going to have the opportunity to review some of their active wear, I was very excited. N2N was gracious to send me a pair of the Titan Runners to review. The best part about these running tights is that they aren’t limited to running.  I found myself wearing these as underwear and erotic wear as well.

These Titan Runners from N2N are the perfect fit for running, jogging, and working out. You’ll defiantly feel the quality that N2N is known for when you slip into these low rise running pants. The Titan runner features a c-ring opening behind a snap-secured pouch for simple, quick, and easy full exposure.

I received The Titan Runners right in the middle of a hot and humid Iowa summer, so to wear them running was not the first thought that came to mind.  Before I tried running in them, I wore them under a pair of dress pants for a sleek trimmed look with a little help in the front from the built in c-ring opening, sitting behind a three snap secured pouch.  The look was amazing! As I move into the cold Iowa winters, these will defiantly be a choice for everyday underwear.

Not only were these great to wear as underwear, but the c-ring opening and snap pouch provide a little extra excitement in the bedroom, as I found myself wearing these as erotic wear.  Their shiny tricot 80% nylon and 20% Lycia fabric give a sexy look, turning things up a notch in the bedroom.

I finally got out in my Titan Runners the other day and ran about 5 miles.  They were the most amazing running pants I have ever worn while running. After being an avid runner and a tri-athlete since high school, I have worn my fair share of running tights. These stayed in place and allowed me to move freely without binding or being too restrictive as I ran my 5-mile route around our neighborhood.  The c-ring and pouch kept the fabric close to my body, keeping me warm, but allowed just the right amount of support for my package without feeling restricted.

The N2N Titan Runner is amazing, and for anyone that is looking for a great pair of running pants, these are it. From the fabric to the construction of the tights, N2N really hit it home with the Titan Runner. They should be in every runner’s wardrobe.

Fit:                                       5
Materials:                            5
Put Together:                       5
Look:                                    5
Daily Wear:                         4.5
Overall:                           4.9

The Titan Runner comes in three colors: Metallic Green, White, and Black.  They can be purchased through N2N’s website for $46.00 and come in sizes Small, Medium, and Large.

N2N provided us with the Titan Runner to review for this article