Brief, box it up!
Aug 31, 2007
THERE was a time when men’s underwear was neither exciting nor varied. You either went for white Y-fronts (married men) or some unattractive briefs in black, gray and dark blue. Today, things have changed a lot and men have the luxury of choosing from different styles and fabrics.
By Keturah Kamugasa
THERE was a time when men’s underwear was neither exciting nor varied. You either went for white Y-fronts (married men) or some unattractive briefs in black, gray and dark blue. Today, things have changed a lot and men have the luxury of choosing from different styles and fabrics.
Underwear means anything you wear underneath your clothes. This can be a vest, T-shirt or underpants.
With variety, there comes the question of when to wear what you have. Like women, you might wish to have different underwear categories like, work, gym, and special occasions like a hot date, dinner party, wedding and other festivities, town and stay at home underwear.
The sexiest type of underpants seems to be boxers because they cover up quite a bit of flesh.
Tips on buying underwear
When trying out a new style, buy one pair just to make sure it fits well and looks good on you. This saves you money, time and discomfort.
Buy the correct size. Underpants that are too tight are not good for your reproductive organs. Apart from this, you do not want to spend the whole day rushing to the bathroom to adjust and re-adjust stuff simply because the pants are either too tight or too loose.
Try a vest if you can. Men who wear them say their benefit lies in absorbing sweat on a hot day, therefore keeping you dry and fresh and retaining heat on a cold day. “If I don’t put it on I feel naked,†Sidney says.
If you are adventurous, boxer shorts, aka, boxers are said to be very comfortable. However, some men are afraid of them because they give too much independence to certain regions.
Briefs
These have been around for ages and never go out of fashion. The only things that change are the brand, colour and style. Originally, they came in white and the Y-front style. As time went on, however, these were mostly worn by men who were middle-aged and married. Younger men preferred more stylish briefs to suit their taste and lifestyle.
Richard Ouma, 30, says he has two types of underpants in his wardrobe; briefs for work and boxers for leisure.
“I find briefs more suitable for work because they hold everything together so there are no ‘accidents’ like saluting, as this could be embarrassing. But when I am relaxing at home over the weekend, it is boxers for me. They are more spacious and free allowing air circulation and the like!†he explains.
Briefs hold and support your assets into place without causing you grief. However, avoid very tight ones as they are not good for your assets.
Bikini briefs
If you are adventurous, try out the bikini briefs that are shaped like feminine underwear. They are said to be comfortable.
Boxer-Briefs <.b>
If you are the athletic type, the boxer briefs might be the thing for you. They are comfortable, offer support and conform to the body unlike boxers which are more like shorts. These are also great for jogging.
Boxers
Boxers are very popular now with all classes of men and are readily available in town. Apart from being considered sexy by women, they are also very functional as they are both under garments and night wear. Some men do not even think of them as underwear.
Dr. Chris Walakira only wears them to bed, teamed with a T-shirt. “No, I cannot wear them to work, I prefer briefs,†he says shyly.
Asked why this is so, he smiles knowingly, looks away and whispers confidentially, “They can embarrass you, my friend.â€
Clearly these seem to be the underwear of choice for most men. Peer pressure! However, this does not excuse boxers with juvenile prints, slogans and anything at all from Joe Boxer. If they have holes in them, are from a past girlfriend or have stains on them … please, throw them out!
Unlike other underpants, boxers come in all sorts of fabric including silk and satin. Go for plain colours like black, red, maroon, purple, and yellow for a bit of sunshine. Avoid those that are so wide that they create a balloony effect as your trousers might appear too stuffed.
The G-string/thong
Teenagers and young men in their early 20s can be excused for wearing G-strings because they are at that age of experimentation. Unless you are a stripper, this type of underwear is very suspect. If, as a man, you are worried about your panty line, there is cause for concern and let Butabika get ready to hospitalise you. However, this unusual undergarment can spice up your love life but make sure only your wife knows about it and it must never find its way out of the bedroom.
Edible underwear
So we are now eating underwear? Lord, have mercy!
Going commando
This means no underpants, period! If you choose to take this route, be sure to wear a smile at all times even when your assets get stuck in the zip in the gents. Also do everyone a favour by keeping your ‘naked’ state to yourself. Do not harass female colleagues by whispering suggestively, “you know what, underneath these trousers, I’m totally naked!â€
THERE was a time when men’s underwear was neither exciting nor varied. You either went for white Y-fronts (married men) or some unattractive briefs in black, gray and dark blue. Today, things have changed a lot and men have the luxury of choosing from different styles and fabrics.
Underwear means anything you wear underneath your clothes. This can be a vest, T-shirt or underpants.
With variety, there comes the question of when to wear what you have. Like women, you might wish to have different underwear categories like, work, gym, and special occasions like a hot date, dinner party, wedding and other festivities, town and stay at home underwear.
The sexiest type of underpants seems to be boxers because they cover up quite a bit of flesh.
Tips on buying underwear
Briefs
These have been around for ages and never go out of fashion. The only things that change are the brand, colour and style. Originally, they came in white and the Y-front style. As time went on, however, these were mostly worn by men who were middle-aged and married. Younger men preferred more stylish briefs to suit their taste and lifestyle.
Richard Ouma, 30, says he has two types of underpants in his wardrobe; briefs for work and boxers for leisure.
“I find briefs more suitable for work because they hold everything together so there are no ‘accidents’ like saluting, as this could be embarrassing. But when I am relaxing at home over the weekend, it is boxers for me. They are more spacious and free allowing air circulation and the like!†he explains.
Briefs hold and support your assets into place without causing you grief. However, avoid very tight ones as they are not good for your assets.
Bikini briefs
If you are adventurous, try out the bikini briefs that are shaped like feminine underwear. They are said to be comfortable.
Boxer-Briefs <.b>
If you are the athletic type, the boxer briefs might be the thing for you. They are comfortable, offer support and conform to the body unlike boxers which are more like shorts. These are also great for jogging.
Boxers
Boxers are very popular now with all classes of men and are readily available in town. Apart from being considered sexy by women, they are also very functional as they are both under garments and night wear. Some men do not even think of them as underwear.
Dr. Chris Walakira only wears them to bed, teamed with a T-shirt. “No, I cannot wear them to work, I prefer briefs,†he says shyly.
Asked why this is so, he smiles knowingly, looks away and whispers confidentially, “They can embarrass you, my friend.â€
Clearly these seem to be the underwear of choice for most men. Peer pressure! However, this does not excuse boxers with juvenile prints, slogans and anything at all from Joe Boxer. If they have holes in them, are from a past girlfriend or have stains on them … please, throw them out!
Unlike other underpants, boxers come in all sorts of fabric including silk and satin. Go for plain colours like black, red, maroon, purple, and yellow for a bit of sunshine. Avoid those that are so wide that they create a balloony effect as your trousers might appear too stuffed.
The G-string/thong
Teenagers and young men in their early 20s can be excused for wearing G-strings because they are at that age of experimentation. Unless you are a stripper, this type of underwear is very suspect. If, as a man, you are worried about your panty line, there is cause for concern and let Butabika get ready to hospitalise you. However, this unusual undergarment can spice up your love life but make sure only your wife knows about it and it must never find its way out of the bedroom.
Edible underwear
So we are now eating underwear? Lord, have mercy!
Going commando
This means no underpants, period! If you choose to take this route, be sure to wear a smile at all times even when your assets get stuck in the zip in the gents. Also do everyone a favour by keeping your ‘naked’ state to yourself. Do not harass female colleagues by whispering suggestively, “you know what, underneath these trousers, I’m totally naked!â€