Difference in men and women underware

[TrailblazingScot]

I wonder why women and men underware are so different....maybe because mens underware has a pragmatic function and women is for staring at it?

Anyway havent anyone ever wondered this? or is it that Im thinking about it too much hehehe

You can buy fancy mens underware too, for a price. Not that I would know much about that

As for this problem as regarding the size of packet you get if you have a thin waist, you have to realise that the pants/etc have been modelled on those guys in the pictures that come with the packaging. These guys are tiny and can't have any balls at all as there are no bulges. Now, if they got Linford -no pants- Cristie to model them, then they'd soon look to increase the amount of space they give. I have a 37 inch wast, but need to wear pants of at least 39-41 inches waist-band to feel comfortable and I'm not hung like the proverbial donkey.

 

[Ancient Grudge]

I prefer not to be supported thats why i love my boxers and if things do get a lil' tangled down there you always have the absolute pleasure of re-arrangement either descretly through the pockets or the obvious shoving your hands down your jeans/trousers etc...........

Also i think that there is a vast difference astethically speaking simply because men of previous generations didnt care as much on there apperance as todays, take one of my mates for instance he has used beautox (spelling?) and spends half of his part time money wages on beauty products.... but saying that manufactures are making more stylish boxers ie Calvin Klien and Diesel.

 

[Aphex_Twin]

Btw, in Europe it is no problem getting OK mens underwear that is in no way rough or scratchy.

That is a problem in America ?

 

[CivCube]

I for one prefer scratchy underwear. If some area itches, just shift around a bit and you're done.

 

[carlosMM]

That is a problem in America ?

says PT2

 

[capslock]

@stormbind
I have a similar problem. I have about 30 inch waist, and the briefs made for that size waist simply do not work.

The magic miracle of mens underwear is the boxer brief. They provide support, but give room to prevent the disasters you describe.

 

[EdwardTking]

I suggest that those Americans who are dissatified with boxer shorts try British style

"Y-Fronts"

they have plenty of space, provide support and you can go to the urinal without needing to take your trousers down too.

 

[Immortal]

32 inch waist works well.

 

[The Last Conformist]

If you're that size ...

 

[PantheraTigris2]

Maybe I just haven't shopped around enough. All the major dept stores I've been to, there's nothing in terms of selection that is comparable to the lycra/nylon/spandex combo that women's underwear is made out of. Men's underwear is usually always made of cotton & polyester. When you compare the two side by side, the men's underwear is so harsh - it doesn't make sense why you would even wear it. Hey, I own a pair of silk boxers, but boxers, in general, serve no purpose IMO - since you're really just wearing shorts...underneath your shorts. I guess the only purpose they might serve, is to provide a 'comfort' layer between you and your trousers, shorts, jeans, etc. But me personally, I don't own/wear any pants or shorts that are THAT uncomfortable (they've come a long way with making denim & khakis very comfortable).

But yeah, if I could find a pack of men's briefs, that were made out of the same stuff your typical women's underwear is - I'd be all over it. But as it is, all I've seen is heat-retaining (unhealthy), rough, heavy materialed, constricting, improperly cut (bad fitting), anyting BUT soft and smooth, uncomfortable things to choose from.

But yeah, maybe I just haven't shopped around enough. I've gone completely without underwear (for my usual/typical, everyday life) for a number of years (3 or 4 maybe) now, so I've gotten pretty used to it. The main reason I stopped, was because I lived (and continue to live) in a hot & humid part of the country, and I just got tired of killing all my sperm. Plus, when that area of the body is hot - it just raises the whole body temperature... and I HATE being hot.

I used to just (significantly) stretch my briefs in the front - with my fist, so that they would be nice and loose. But after a while, I thought, 'hey - what's the point of this, anyway?'

I think this is the way to go, actually. But, there is winter time... and it would be nice if they made some men's underwear out of the same stuff they do women's.

(Hey, isn't internet anonymity great! )

 

[stormbind]

I HATE being hot.

Heh, I hate being chilled.

I wear woolly sweaters, and thick jackets, for most of the year. The absolute minimum for me is a long sleeve shirt, and that's when I visit the sub tropics.

It's mainly because I don't like being chilled by a breeze. It's a summer evening, and I just put on a cuddly woolly thing

Well, obviously I don't think I'm crazy... still. Oh, and my leather jacket apparently gives me magical powers in the summer. I don't know what that is about?

Warmth... ahhh... this is way off topic, but who cares

 

[PantheraTigris2]

Well, it's relatively on topic... I don't know about you, but I live in the southern US, in a hot, humid semi-marshland on the coast. In this part of the country, we've had heat indexes (factors in humidity) of nearly 120 degrees F. Personally, anything above 80 is uncomfortable for me. Growing up as a (relatively) skinny kid, yeah, things were a little different (but I was still thick-blooded). But now that I'm older, and much heavier (muscle), plus it seems like my blood has thickened even more - I am very warm.

In the winter time, I pretty much wear shorts all year. When you can SEE your breath... that's when it (may) be time to wear some pants - possibly. When I was in the military, I endured some VERY cold experiences, with a lot less warm clothing than I would have desired at times. I think those experiences made my body adapt to cold weather. I dress so lightly in winter time, people think something is wrong with me. Likewise, when I see them fully clothed (like you were talking about) wearing layers, of long clothes, with the A/C off... I think something is wrong with THEM!

During the summer, I don't care what the electric bill is... is just HAVE to run the A/C. I'm just not going the be hot - if I have any say about it. But, in the winter, I hardly ever use the heat at all - so it compensates.

Anyway, as far as underwear goes - like I said, when you're hot -down there- it just turns up the thermostat for the whole body. I need to stay as cool as I can... and there's nothing more cool than wearing loose-fitting comfortable shorts, a size too big (I am 36", but buy 38's and just use the belt), and have nothing underneath! Works for me!

Even in the winter, it just doesn't get cold enough around here for me to dress like you're talking about. I can't imagine getting WOOL briefs, and dressing in layers of long clothes. I think it's better if the body can lkeep itself warm (within reason). Plus when you're healthy, circulation is much better - not to mention when you get some body mass, that helps a lot.

Now that I think about it... even if they did have this 'ideal' underwear I've been talking about... I'm not so sure I would really even want to wear it. You want as much freedom and ventilation down there as you can get - and wearing something like that just doesn't make sense.

 

[stormbind]

Well, it's relatively on topic... I don't know about you, but I live in the southern US, in a hot, humid semi-marshland on the coast. In this part of the country, we've had heat indexes (factors in humidity) of nearly 120 degrees F.

I'm in the UK which is a lot colder, but there are summer heat waves. I used to live in FL (Martin county) which was similar to what you describe. I still wore long sleeve cotton or oversized shirts though.

I never realised there was the temperature-connection you describe, but I did pick up the habit of walking bear foot in FL, and I think foot-temp has a big effect on overall body temperature. Darn, there's no thread on socks.

 

[Xen]

@Panthera Tigris; personally, I use some of the lighter mesh style basket ball shorts as boxers, and I havent looked back; try it out, some times I'll admit the fit is weird, because afte rall, theier ment to be full blown shorts, but there are many that work just fine as boxers; and are a lot more comfortable in every respect

 

[bigmeat]

i live in san diego from summer to winter there is about a ten degree feranheight difference in temperature. as for under wear, i like boxer briefs, roomy, comfortable, they've got everyting

 

[PantheraTigris2]

@Panthera Tigris; personally, I use some of the lighter mesh style basket ball shorts as boxers, and I havent looked back; try it out, some times I'll admit the fit is weird, because afte rall, theier ment to be full blown shorts, but there are many that work just fine as boxers; and are a lot more comfortable in every respect

Yeah, when I was in the Marines, they had (well, it was one option you could buy) these green (because it was part of the PT - physical training - 'uniform') nylon shorts... which are probably the most comfortable item of clothing I've ever owned. They had an inside lining similar to what you describe. Man, you could just wear those, and be happy. Shorts, underwear, all in one. I wore those until they almost fell apart. And the best part was, you could wash them/ get them wet, and they'd dry REAL easy (which is what made them ideal for 'going out in the field' - as they say (extended outdoor deployment exercise)). Lots of guys used them as underwear. Practical, and extremely comfortable. Nylon is great.

But that alone still can't compete with the synthetic blending of lycra and and spandex w/ the nylon that women have... (not that I would know) but it seems like that stuff breathes really well, and stays cool to the touch (doesn't retain heat like cotton and polyester - much less WOOL!), and seems extremely comfortable. Women nowadays are all about max comfort and being pampered when it comes to this kind of thing. That's why the 'ultimate' underwear has been designed for them. But hey, what about... us...

 

[PantheraTigris2]

Sorry to make a rapid additional post, but I have another point to make:

This will prove my point beyond doubt. Go into your typical dept store (like a Wal-Mart supercenter for example), and observe the size of selection for the men's undergarments. Typically, just a short isle with a couple of shelves, all in all, occupying about 0.07% of the store's floorspace, at best.

Then, observe the SHEER MASSIVE SIZE of floorspace decicated to 'women's intimate apparel'. Heck, it's practically 1/4 of the store! There! I rest my case. The same (lack of) effort has also been applied to the QUALITY of men's underwear, in comparison.

That's it, I'm going to start my own men's underwear company, and we're going to compete with what women have. We'll show them just WHO deserves 'glorious' underwear! We will not be denied or left behind to suffer any longer! j/k

 

[The Last Conformist]

You buy your clothes at Wal-Mart? Even I go to a dedicate clothes shop, and that's saying something, given my aggressive dislike for clothes shopping.

 

[PantheraTigris2]

You buy your clothes at Wal-Mart? Even I go to a dedicate clothes shop, and that's saying something, given my aggressive dislike for clothes shopping.

(no) Ok, you want to take 'dedicated'/specialty clothing stores for example? How many shopping malls have you walked through... were there's an entire (large) store dedicated to nothing BUT women's intimate apparel? Heck, in all malls, there's at least a couple. Men's clothing stores... maybe there's some selection in the back, on a couple of shelves... over there, behind the...

Again, my point is undenyable.

I'm not saying I wish there were... but at least, could it be available for men to have the same kinds of materials in theirs? Hey, it may be out there. But it's not NEARLY as readily available - obviously.

 

[The Last Conformist]

I'm not saying there's not more to chose from when it comes to women's underwear than men's, but it's not like there's not a considerable variety of men's to chose between, at least where I come from. And if you want fancy materials, that's solely a question of cost.