One of the biggest questions in male fashion has one of those answers that includes the word 'depends'…
The key to finding the best comfortable and supportive underwear is to wear the right size, so says Deadgoodundies.com partner Jane Garner.
"There are two areas crucial to comfort – the waistband and pouch. If either of those is too tight, the wearer is never going to enjoy wearing those particular underpants."
t the question of comfort goes much further for Jane: "Men might want the feel of classic cotton boxers or prefer a fine fabric – but still want the right support. Many men have discovered the huge difference in fit and support provided by ergonomic or sporty male underwear from the likes of Ergowear, Obviously for Men, Sloggi and Comfyballs. Others will hunt down seamless underwear or underpants with no internal labels to maximise their comfort level.
"DGU does not give medical advice, but several customers have been pointed our way by doctors to try the ultra-supportive pouch designs from Ergowear as a form of hernia support underwear.”
How to choose men’s underwear
The basic rules for choosing men’s support underwear include opting for a lined pouch, styles with an elastic hoop or additional trim around the pouch, or a clever internal pouch structure created especially to keep genitals encased and supported without restriction or overheating.
As Jane adds: "Classic and fashion lines can work well as men's support underwear – here we are talking underpants because there is no all in one support underwear on DGU. The most comfortable boxer briefs are a very personal choice – some men prefer the feel of a nest of substantial fabric for the gusset and pouch, others enjoy the more natural positioning of lift-and-separate designs, and others will want the versatility of undies created to allow a chap to dress up, down or to the side in the same pouch.
"Men who are well endowed often complain they can't find undershorts and briefs that provide sufficient capacity and cover, but DGU has the answer, not least in Obviously for Men's AnatoMAX designs which cater well for big boys."
Jane advises any man looking for supportive underwear to consider these factors first: (a) how much support do you need (b) does that require a specialised pouch or will a standard lined pouch work for you (c) what fabric do you prefer to wear and (d) which style of underwear will keep you feeling most comfortable?
"Right size, right shape, right support equals comfort," she concludes.
One of the biggest questions in male fashion has one of those answers that includes the word ‘depends’… The key to finding the best comfortable and supportive underwear is to wear the right size, so says Deadgoodundies.com partner Jane Garner. “There are two areas crucial to comfort – the waistband and pouch. If either of […]
Nobody will ever know how many men really wear thong underwear – because 99% of them will never tell!
Thongs, also known as strings or g-strings (even T-strings), have been a best-selling category at Deadgoodundies.com since the online specialists launched in 2007 – but they're still one of the best-kept secrets in men's underwear, says DGU founder Adam Davies.
"There are many misconceptions when it comes to thongs for men," smiles Adam, who goes on to answer some key questions DGU is asked over and over again.
Q: What is a thong? And what is the difference between a thong and a male string?
A: A thong or string is men's underwear with a pouch at the front and a fine piece of fabric that sits between the buttocks at the back. DGU's differential is that a thong tends to have a wider thong back, a string or g-string has a much finer back.
Q: G-string or T-string?
A: G is any very narrow back, while a T-string back looks like a capital T, and sometimes the vertical element of the T adjusts along the horizontal waistband.
Q: Are men’s thongs comfortable?
A: This is the most popular question (and one which makes guys wince). Of course they can be comfy – if not, why would millions of men around the world suffer wearing minimalist underwear when they could wear micro briefs or a jockstrap instead?
Q: How do I pick the right thong?
A: Choose carefully… Be sure to check the size guide for each brand and if in doubt, go up a size. Take note of the pouch design – is it an enhancing front or just shaped to provide support? Consider the look from behind and the depth of waistband, too, as many male underwear fashion collections create styles with dipped backs, or add jewellery effects like chains linking the thong back and waistband.
Q: Who sells men's thongs and can I buy string underwear in private?
A: DGU and yes! Deadgoodundies has for many years been the go-to website for men's underwear, especially thongs which are scarce on the high street and getting scarcer online as well. Until four years ago thongs were always Deadgoodundies' top sellers, then briefs made a comeback. Thongs and strings are still very much in demand and the main reason DGU doesn't sell as many now is that men's fashion underwear collections don't feature so many these days. And for total privacy… DGU always ships in completely plain parcels so nobody knows what's inside.
Q: I'm not sure I could wear thong underwear so what's the alternative?
A: Some high cut male briefs and micro slips have almost as little fabric as string underwear for men – check out the back view on DGU's product pictures and see which cut will most flatter your body shape and backside. A lot of men who want minimal underwear but also good cover and security opt for a tanga. These have a pouch front, bum cover at the back, but no fabric round the sides, and often a sporty flat waistband that sits in a flattering horizontal position.
Q: Who really wears thongs for men?
A: You'd be surprised – and we're not giving away too much. But men who live and work in the hottest climates, get hot while exercising or want to stay cool on holiday will wear thongs. Many of the male strings stocked on DGU are so fine they are the next best thing to wearing nothing, without the risks associated with going commando. A man's choice of thong or string is totally personal when it comes to fit, shape, colour, fabric and look. Men who love thongs won't give them up for anything.
Q: Any special advice for thong wearers?
A: Buy yourself one of those net washbags and keep thongs separate in the wash, or wash them by hand. Some of the male lingerie lace thongs have to be washed very carefully, so check the care instructions. Definitely wear once, wash once because of the intimate fit!
Check out the full selection of hundreds of men's thong and string underwear on Deadgoodundies.com – look up thongs and string bodies.
Doreanse 1330 Micro Modal ECO Thong £7.00
Ergowear X3D Modal Thong £16.00
Joe Snyder Polyester Collection
Hilo G-String 02 £18.00
Manstore M852 Tower String £27.00
Nobody will ever know how many men really wear thong underwear – because 99% of them will never tell! Thongs, also known as strings or g-strings (even T-strings), have been a best-selling category at Deadgoodundies.com since the online specialists launched in 2007 – but they’re still one of the best-kept secrets in men’s underwear, says […]
Essential coffee break reading today gents. Fashionbeans.com has gathered 85 of the best quotes about men's fashion and style. We didn't spot anything specific to male underwear, but while considering tomorrow's choice of underpants, remember what P. J. O'Rourke had to say: “Never wear anything that panics the cat.”
Essential coffee break reading today gents. Fashionbeans.com has gathered 85 of the best quotes about men’s fashion and style. We didn’t spot anything specific to male underwear, but while considering tomorrow’s choice of underpants, remember what P. J. O’Rourke had to say: “Never wear anything that panics the cat.”