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Hello Internet,

I have trouble with any underwear I ever owned. I am wearing XXL or size 8 underwear but they tend to make me uncomfortable in different matters.

Waering loose Boxershorts is okay to my wiener but my balls are to free. Also they tend to crawl upwards during the day.

Tighter Shorts have a good appearance and are my main underwear. But I struggle with them as well: My thing turtles uncomfortably making me insane so I can pull it into position. Also, they tend to screw at the bottom after half an year.

Asking this within my circles only earns sarcastic comments or the experience isn't shared. So I ask you: How do I determine the correct underwear for me and am I missing something? If you relate and have solved this issue, please recommend me some underwear.

// Edit:

Thank you for all the recommendations and input. I wasn't aware of the pouch feature. Researched all suggested brands and:

Ordered from overseas:

  • SAXX
  • BN3TH

Currently not deliverable:

  • Step One

Lululemon does have a store in the city, so I will go there next week to try those on.

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[–] Crozekiel@lemmy.zip 5 points 13 hours ago (2 children)

Am I the only person that actually wants an openable fly in their boxer-briefs? All these companies these days willing to make 2 distinct pockets for balls and shaft but won't let me poke out for fresh air or a bathroom trip without having to deal with the waistband drive me nuts. My cock didn't commit any crimes, I don't want to force it into solitary confinement...

The worst part is I found my perfect underwear several years back and the company has basically disappeared. They had a sort of soft and loose-ish horizontal fly that basically revolutionized my relationship with my crotch and I can't find more :(

[–] happysplinter@lemmy.world 2 points 9 hours ago

I relate to this so much. I hate when I get a pair with A grundle pouch but no gate to let it out. I'm not an over the top type of guy.

[–] Imhotep@lemmy.world 4 points 12 hours ago* (last edited 12 hours ago) (2 children)

poke out for fresh air

wat

[–] weeeeum@lemmy.world 2 points 12 hours ago

Something women can't comprehend, our balls are actually lungs and our willy gots to breathe else suffer asphyxiation.

[–] Crozekiel@lemmy.zip 1 points 11 hours ago

In the comfort and privacy of my own home, sometimes it is nice to feel a breeze twixt my nethers.

[–] SLVRDRGN@lemmy.world 2 points 12 hours ago

Pico underwear. Arguably the best material I've ever felt.

[–] tabris@lemmy.world 23 points 22 hours ago (1 children)

This is a message to all straight guys: buy gay underwear!

Get yourself on Andrew Christian, Box, or Aussiebum, or any of the other underwear sites that cater to gay men. We have styles of underwear you wouldn't believe. Yes there'll be rainbows on a bunch of them, but there's plenty that are more "reserved".

BUT, what we do have is a wide range of styles that are comfortable and sexy. We have underwear that separates your cock from your balls, which are really comfortable. We have styles that allow you to show off, or act demure. We have boxer shorts that have freaking pockets!

And because the queer community largely (not always, but we're working on it) accepts all body types, we even cater to larger guys who need a little more room in their smalls.

Seriously boys, get yourself some sexy gay undies. Your junk, and your partners, will thank you.

[–] Noel_Skum@sh.itjust.works 8 points 21 hours ago (1 children)

It never for one second occurred to me that a gay me could have a wider choice of underwear than a straight me currently does. Firing up the private browser tab as we speak - thanks for the info.

[–] KammicRelief@lemmy.world 5 points 14 hours ago

better fire up the VPN too. You don't want your ISP to know that you're gay-boxer-curious!

[–] oldfaintinggoat@lemmy.world 2 points 15 hours ago

BootyShorts! T-bo are my fav

[–] s_s@lemm.ee 2 points 19 hours ago* (last edited 19 hours ago)

Pair of Thieves long legged boxer briefs their "superfit" material. Available at Target.

[–] Wawe@lemmy.world 2 points 21 hours ago

I had similar issues before but then I decided to try Other Danish Guy boxers. They are expensive but I realized that they are best clothing item that I own. I have recommend them to some of my friends and few of them also fell in love with them. They are much strechier than other boxers that I have tried and really comfortable to wear.

[–] Dagwood222@lemm.ee 10 points 1 day ago (1 children)

My friend, it's like searching for true love. You're going to have to go out there and spend the money and try on different styles until you find the right one.

[–] helpImTrappedOnline@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Yes and now he has many recommendations from a real form to guide his spending, not the equivalent of "hot singles in your area".

[–] Dagwood222@lemm.ee 3 points 1 day ago (2 children)

No recommendation is any good. Again, as with true love, what makes the heart of one man soar like an eagle will only throw another into the nadir of despair. Many a man rejoices to have their intimate areas caressed by Calvin Klein, but the same brand has strangled the gonads of the unfortunate few.

[–] 7dev7random7@suppo.fi 2 points 18 hours ago (1 children)

I follow your advice and will go into the city to shop for my underwear needs. You are absolutely right: My trunk differs from others. My requirements also change depending on my daily tasks. So I will address this explicitly!

[–] Dagwood222@lemm.ee 2 points 16 hours ago

If it wasn't underwear I'd advise you to ask a fellow of similar proportions what they like. It's one thing to discuss jeans with a stranger irl and quite another to ask about intimate attire.

Have a good day, internet stranger

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[–] scytale@lemm.ee 13 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Boxer briefs are the best of both worlds. Not too tight like a regular brief underwear, not too loose like boxer shorts, and still has adequate ball support.

[–] 7dev7random7@suppo.fi 1 points 18 hours ago

After researching, I wear trunk-size retroshorts. You tip enabled me to query the internet. Thanks!

[–] catsarebadpeople@sh.itjust.works 17 points 1 day ago (2 children)

SAXX

They are pricey but totally worth it. They last a long time, are very comfortable and have a pouch for your stuff. You can usually find deals on their website for things like discontinued holiday prints. I don't really care what mine look like so I wear a lot of Christmas themed boxer briefs. I'd recommend the Vibe.

[–] Shadow@lemmy.ca 10 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I moved trom Saxx to Bn3th because I found they stretched out less over time and thus last longer.

Design wise they're practically identical to Saxx.

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[–] huquad@lemmy.ml 5 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Having went through this recently and tried ~5 brands, I recommend Duluth. I like the dang soft, but I'm still exploring their line up.

[–] JamesTBagg@lemmy.world 1 points 16 hours ago (1 children)

Duluth wore out very quick for me; the elastic bacons up.

[–] huquad@lemmy.ml 1 points 8 hours ago

Good to know, but haven't had this happen to me personally. Do you remember when you bought them and what kind?

[–] Gingernate@programming.dev 3 points 1 day ago

Plus 1 for Duluth

[–] Konraddo@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I have a similar issue that the package often goes backward, if that makes sense. It's so uncomfortable if it happens after taking a seat in a meeting so you can't fix it. My solution is to purchase boxer briefs from those fetish brands. They usually carry a product line that pushes up the package. I don't need the visual appeal but the design groups everything to the front, so they have nowhere else to go. Then you just choose a size that the pouch is just big enough.

[–] 7dev7random7@suppo.fi 1 points 18 hours ago

I feel you bro. When I am in an overall working outside this issue is unbearable. You can't bow, knee or anything so I am constantly pulling to switch sizes depending on what I'm doing. I go fk nutz currently

[–] Boozilla@lemmy.world 13 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Duluth Trading men's "Buck Naked" boxer briefs are pretty good.

[–] 7dev7random7@suppo.fi 2 points 18 hours ago

Unfortunately the Duluth website doesn't render any pictures. Neither on mobile nor on the desktop.

Will revisit !

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[–] Rhynoplaz@lemmy.world 12 points 1 day ago (3 children)

Nothing fancy here, but Hanes makes boxer briefs with a little pouch to give your boys a little extra support.

I'm sure other brands offer a similar style, and may be even better, but I can at least vouch for the Hanes.

[–] triptrapper@lemmy.world 1 points 14 hours ago (1 children)

I like the idea of these, but I always have to keep mine hiked up for the pouch to get under my balls. And, the pouch somehow makes the tip of my penis pop out on a regular basis.

[–] Rhynoplaz@lemmy.world 1 points 13 hours ago

That's not a bug, it's a feature!

[–] JamesTBagg@lemmy.world 1 points 16 hours ago

Sounds like the Shinesty I'm wearing. Hanes might be more cost effective though.

[–] papalonian@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago

+1 for the pouch Haines (boxer briefs) I'm literally wearing a pair right now

[–] Kevo@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Personally I use meundies long boxer briefs. They run a little small. I'm a big guy, 40-44 waist, usually for shirts I wear a 2x, 1x if it runs big. I need to go 3x in meindies and even then they're a little tight, but not uncomfortably so.

They last a while, I've had a few pairs for a few years now. I'd recommend joining the membership (no fees, cancel anytime, postpone anytime) and get a pair. If you like them, get a new pair every month or two. Till you fill out your closet.

They're a little pricey at close to $15 - $20 a pair, but they're fun patterns and decent quality if you feel like splurging. But get ready for ads on every ither youtube video for the next year if you even go to their website

[–] 7dev7random7@suppo.fi 1 points 18 hours ago

$20 each is pretty inexpensive, given that they aid my issues!

I didn't find a decent picture of the pouch on their website. So I skipped ordering one. It looks like their pouch is pretty narrow.

I am similiar sized, I checked each brand for size recommendations before ordering.

[–] 24_at_the_withers@lemmy.world 8 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I did a thing a couple years ago where I dropped about $500 buying every style of boxer brief that looked appealing or had a strong fanbase. I tried saxx, Duluth, all citizens, meundies, bn3th, Mac Weldon, Lululemon, Tommy John, separatec, and probably a few others.

All Citizens are my winner overall - the BN3TH are also really nice - I actually like their cuts and design better, but the materials don't hold up nearly as well as the All Citizens. All Citizens are also much better value, IMO.

For the All Citizens, I'm specifically talking about their Paradise Pocket boxer briefs. My legs are proportionally beefy in comparison to my waist, so it's also nice that All Citizens offer an "Athletic Fit" option that keeps the legs from being overly tight. Just snug enough not to ride up without pinching or leaving a visible line visible through pants.

[–] Akasazh@feddit.nl 2 points 1 day ago

Thnx for your research

[–] jaggedrobotpubes@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago

Boxer briefs, ex officio is too expensive but pretty darn great.

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