A few weeks ago we launched an Underwear Addict first by asking you to participate in a survey revealing what brands and styles of underwear you prefer. We’d like to thank everyone who completed the survey and we look forward to reviewing some of the hottest styles you voted for in future reviews.

I’m sure you’re all anxious to find out which brands triumphed so without further ado here are the most popular brands and styles voted by you!

Most Popular Thong:

It’s not hard to find a number of very sexy thongs on sale for men but what is surprising is the resounding victory this thong had over it’s competitors. The N2N Power G thong took out first place, with it’s elegant shape and color range in tantalizing fabrics it’s not hard to see why this brand is king of strings! It out muscled the Calvin Klein Body thong and the Clever Bali thong easily as crowd favorite, and it’s ability to double as a swim thong certainly didn’t hurt it’s chances either but it truly is this year’s deserved winner.

Most Popular Boxer Brief:

Things heated up when we asked you to give us your favorite choice for best boxer brief and we can tell you this one went down to the wire, with the victorious boxer brief scraping in by a mere two points to take out the title! We can now reveal that Calvin Klein’s Steel low rise boxer brief takes out this years BH award for Best Boxer Brief, just taking the crown from Obviously for Men’s low rise trunk. The luxurious fabrics of the CK boxer brief  in both microfiber and cotton and the sexy low rise cut make it one of the hottest designs they’ve ever released. The sheen of the waistband and the comfort of the fit make for one very attractive pair of underwear which will keep you comfortable and feeling supported all day long. Certainly worth the investment for fans of Calvin Klein underwear.

Most Popular Jockstrap:

Another nail biting category, strong voting ensued for all categories but this one had voters divided and we can reveal that the victor snatched the title by ONE point! So it’s worth mentioning both the winner and runner up when the voting is that close. And taking out first place is Andrew Christian’s Almost Naked Air Jock. Nobody can deny this (dare I say it) cheeky jockstrap is one of the most unique looking designs to grace underwear drawers anywhere with it’s lightweight rayon spandex fabric allows everything to breathe while keeping you comfortable and supported. Our runner up is the C-IN2 Core Jockstrap, made of 100% cotton with a wide elastic waistband emblazoned with the CIN2 logo. This more traditional jockstrap is striking in white or black, it looks and feels like a jockstrap should; tough, reliable and masculine but doesn’t compromise on comfort and support. Even though both these designs are very different they are both worthy contenders for the title, but as they once said in the movie Highlander “there can be only one!” There was also strong interest in the Gregg Homme Boytoy Jock and we hope to provide a review for you in future so voters don’t despair we hear you and we’ll do our utmost to please.

Most Popular Brief:

And finally we come to the last category in our inaugural Bunhuggers Awards with your results for best brief. Up for consideration we had entries from 2xist, Calvin Klein and Andrew Christian. But our poll showed a strong winner in this category and that award goes to Andrew Christian’s Shock Jock Brief. With it’s luxuriously soft fabric, contrasting colors and clever front enhancement this brief takes out a very worthy first place for providing a brief that has it all. It’s soft and comfortable but strong with plenty of stretch in the material. It has a clever pouch built into the front of the garment that you can insert a padded cup to add up to 5cms to your bulge. You can opt for a soft padded cup or an anatomically correct shaped insert to give you that extra “wow” factor when you step into the locker room or bedroom. These briefs look terrific under low rise jeans and have AC’s “anti-muffin” top waistband which aims to reduce the overhang look that you can get in some underwear.  Quite an achievement having a company take out two of our spots for best underwear which shows just how good their products are!

So there you have it! A great range of products and some worthy winners amongst them. Hope you found a few gems among the results and if you were looking to buy some new underwear this might just help steer you in the direction of some of this season’s favorite designs.

We’re hoping to expand on our categories and choices for future polls, and would welcome your feedback and input for any items you may have seen and been curious about. Here at Underwear Addict we know how important it is to make the right choice when it comes to buying underwear (especially when it’s done via the internet) so if you have any inquiries feel free to drop us a line or two!

We find out in our side by side review of two reputable brands.

Depending on who you ask you’ll get very different opinions on whether underwear designer labels are really worth handing over your hard earned cash for. One one hand you have the very logical argument that it’s just not worth buying one pair of underwear that nobody see’s so why pay five times what you could spend for a generic twin pack of plain briefs?

That is a fair question and there’s no question you do get the exact same coverage from a five dollar pair of underwear that you do from a fifty dollar pair of designer briefs. Generally you don’t wander around your local shopping center in your underwear (unless you fancy being locked up I wouldn’t recommend it either). So why is it becoming more popular among men to buy these more luxurious brands? Is it about status? Or is there more to these brands than the label on the waistband?

We’ve all seen the major fashion houses trying to outdo each other by trying to get the biggest names in sport and entertainment into their designer underwear, I’m sure everyone remembers the David Beckham campaign well enough. We’re not all  superstars that have cash to splash on fancy cars and tailored designer suits, but everyone enjoys a little luxury now and then. There is the empowering sensation of exclusivity when you step out of a limousine and everyone stops and stares at you, it’s a feeling some of us experience very rarely so we cut corners on our finances where we can but still enjoy a few little luxuries to keep us feeling good about ourselves.

We could go on about the psychological influences shopping has on us forever but let’s get back to the subject at hand eh?

Names like Dolce & Gabbana, Emporio Armani and Diesel spring to mind when I think of “designer” brand underwear. But possibly one of the most successful labels to date has to be Calvin Klein. All have very comparable underwear on sale in the 20 – 60 dollar price range so what is it that makes us buy one over the other?

Jockey Vs Calvin Klein Underwear

I purchased a pair of Calvin Klein Pro Stretch briefs in white with the red waistband for $49.95 AUD and a pair of Jockey briefs that look remarkably similar to the CK’s at first glance (and probably would be mistaken for CK’s at a distance). The Jockey pair cost $19.95 AUD so immediately you have to consider the Jockey brief  seems better value for money. Both the Pro stretch and Jockey briefs have the size and care instructions printed on to avoid scratchy tags irritating your skin, but I did find that you can see the care instructions through the rear of the Jockey briefs when wearing them so this detracted from the appearance of the brief. This wouldn’t be an issue if you purchased them in black (which was also practically a carbon copy in appearance to the CK pro stretch black brief complete with red waistband). The jockey logo is not bold on the waistband, the CK logo stands out more but this is negligible in regards to the extra twenty dollars for the privilege of the name.

Now lets talk about the fit and overall comfort, this is where the divisions start to really show. The Jockey brief is lined in the front but the material (while cotton) is heavier than the CK brief. This is fine to begin with, as the material is soft and has a reasonable amount of stretch. But if you live in a warm climate (or work in one) it becomes a nightmare after a couple of hours as the material does not breathe and allow your body temperature to regulate properly and you find yourself constantly adjusting them in the crotch. While the CK brief is also lined the material is quite airy. Admittedly first time out the box the material felt quite stiff, but after a wash they are quite soft, have high stretch and feel remarkably well constructed contouring to your body without riding up in the back. Materials do make a difference but the cut of the material and attention to the amount of room in the front p0uch to hold you in place without cramping or overheating your important bits really does show that CK might be more expensive and considered a luxury brand BUT they don’t skimp on quality. You are well advised to pay out the extra money if not for fashion but for functionality and comfort. Now I certainly don’t discard the Jockey brief as being no good, it sure has some positives but it makes a perfect comparison for the purpose of this review.

One important point though, while I would suggest to buy the Calvin Klein Pro Stretch due to it being a very comfortable, masculine brief that can withstand a bit of rough treatment. That is not to say the rule of thumb is “price equals quality”. There are many brands and styles available to suit anyone’s taste and budget that work just as well (and in many cases better) than their Boutique brother brands. There have been Emporio Armani styles that I have tested that retail for in excess of $80 AUD and found them to be an incredible let down both in construction, appearance and endurance so it does pay to research before you buy!

Breaking it down for you, here are the results for the two briefs:

Jockey Brief :    Comfort 6-10 (overheat in heavy fabric and problems with riding up)

Appearance  8-10 Nice looking brief, not quite on the money in shape as the CK but still good

Cost 8.5  Good price for a mid range brief.

Verdict  Perhaps it’s unfair to put this up against Calvin Klein but it shows there is more to a brief than it’s name. In this case they only lost points in a few area’s but one of those was crucial. Comfort is essential and would be improved if you cut the lining out of these briefs, and doctors constantly advise men to avoid overheating their genitals  if they wish to maximize their chances of conception so not only is it uncomfortable to become itchy from excessive heat it could also be a health consideration. Overall a nice brief but not overwhelming for the price. 7.5 out of 10.

Calvin Klein Pro Stretch

Comfort : 9-10 Very comfortable and well designed. The absence of tags is a great inclusion. Nicely shaped to flatter your body and oozes style, simplicity and looks really great with a pair of faded low rise jeans. Constructed of cotton and lycra these briefs retain shape wash after wash and the form fitting design makes them practical for work and play.

Appearance : Masculine design, but very sexy. These briefs wont go out of style, you are more likely to wear them out before that ever happens! They are pretty tough too, I did see an unfortunate instance where two guys ripped a pair of these briefs off a friend at a Football Club function (I will state he had pants on so it could have been a lot more embarrassing for the poor guy) but I can attest that between two guys holding either side of the waistband and him hanging helplessly trying to escape it took several attempts to completely rip them off him so I was impressed by the toughness and force it took to rip them. Ah but that’s what happens when alcohol and sport collide

Cost: shop around, you can pick these up online at stores for around thirty dollars if you’re thrifty which is a bargain. But I don’t regret paying full retail for them as they have become one of my favorite everyday pairs to wear. Which is quite a rap considering the range of brands and styles I have hidden away in the bedside drawer.

Overall: Clearly it’s a winner both in style, and design. It feels great on, and if I ever had to jump out a window with my clothes in my arm’s and run down the street in the middle of the night there’s only one pair of underwear I’d want to be seen streaking away in! Looks equally stunning in black, and yes you can get these in boxerbrief, jockstrap and g string (thong) back so there’s a style to suit all preferences. This one gets a 10 out of 10. CK all the way!

Several years ago I came across a website that introduced me to a style of underwear, the likes of which I’d not seen anywhere before. The Hom Samba brief made me sit up in my office chair and take notice, this was a brand that meant business about men’s underwear being sleek, sexy and eye catching. Offering a range of matching short sleeve shirts, briefs,  boxerbriefs and thongs this range stood out from the crowd with it’s shimmering color changing fabrics in vibrant greens and blues, purples, oranges… The list goes on! Sadly, production on this line ended and up until recently it has been a matter of luck to find any of these available for sale online anymore. But then somebody decided to utilize the fabrics they had left in stock and produce a new line of underwear, revamping the look (which is still appealing but I guess I’m still a bit nostalgic for the original design.) Basically they have taken the Samba material and created a range very similar to their Plume range in appearance, given the name “Fruit of Temptation” you certainly feel Hom have tried to recreate that visually stunning first impression. The waistband for this thong is tiny, a mere 0.8 cms but if you prefer a slight variation you can opt for the valentin string which is available in the same shimmering fabrics but the waistband is more substantial. Obviously not everybody is comfortable wearing thong underwear, but it can be quite surprising to find out   how comfortable it can actually be once you give it a crack (no pun intended.)

As with their previous Samba range you can buy these in boxerbrief (boy short) styles, however they’ve included an elasticized waistband with a masculine Hom logo on the new Fruit of Temptation range. They have played with the color range and added some fantastic color choices so if you cant find a color you like perhaps you’d better look at how many Hawaiian shirts you have in your wardrobe (not that there’s anything wrong with that kind of thing )

HOM Underwear Fit:

A touch small if you straddle two sizes it’s probably best to opt for the next size up to avoid discomfort. Comfortable but possibly not as luxurious as the Plume range. I’m not too convinced about the effectiveness of the leg seams keeping everything in place, I think most guys would agree that the nature of the thong in particular is a little too petite and not as practical as some of their other models. If you have a terrific physique I’m sure this looks and feels every bit as good as it looks on the models showcasing them on the websites but it could leave you feeling a bit self conscious if you don’t choose your sizing right and nobody enjoys constantly having to adjust themselves in public.

Home Value $$$ 

Yes you pay more for the exotic brands, and while I’ve often pondered how the less you get (in material) the more it costs? My rational mind thinks “how is it possible that something that weighs less than a tea bag can lighten my wallet of all it’s money so easily?” I’d say the boxerbriefs are well priced, and if you shop around you can find some stores offering good discounts on them at the moment. The thongs probably a little top heavy in price but I cant really fault it because it does look fantastic and there truly isn’t anything else like it on the market that I’ve found anyhow!

THE HOM UNDERWEAR VERDICT

Great looks, shimmering stretchy fabrics, vast range of color options. Whatever your style you can find something in the Hom range that will appeal to you, absolutely one of my favorite brands and I am always astounded by the innovation and range available for the man who is serious about looking and feeling good. Hopefully we see more underwear sets being released in the coming years as I still keep my Plum Samba t shirt and boxerbriefs for bed even though I’ve had them for years they still feel and look great. So one can only expect that the Fruit of Temptation range will have the same durability and life that the old Samba range had. The fabrics are delicate so to make the most of your purchase it is important to hand wash any of the models discussed above and dry them in the shade to avoid color fade. It was a hard call to choose which Hom range to review this week since there are so many styles and designs to select from, all I can say is if you haven’t tried this brand before I highly recommend you check a few sites and get yourself a pair or two. You’ll be glad you did! This model gets a 9/10. Great product. Just watch your sizing and you shouldn’t have any issues with this terrific brand.

In an underwear universe far, far away, on a department store shelf, a pair of men’s mesh
underwear butts packages with a pair of silk briefs.

MIKE MESH
I’m warning you, Silk. Get back to the rear! This is my neighborhood. I know your type,
real smooth but thin skinned. You think you can muscle your way into my part of the
shelf. Well think again, Slick. I’m tougher than I look.

SID SILK
That’s Sid, you piece of nylon crap. You’re nothing but a cheap imitation of me. Oh, you
appear to be so sophisticated, Mr. All About Town, hiding beneath slacks of off the rack
designer business suits. You may be able to put one over on the blind following the blind
budget conscious dudes, but you can’t fool a Metrosexual Christoff chugger like me.

MIKE MESH
(Leans in threateningly)
At least I know who I am, Slick. I’m smart, sexy and durable. I can take a beating in the
wash, and afterward stay in shape so I can keep protecting the family jewels while still
looking great. But you, Mr. Thin Skinned…just a couple of tumbles and you fall apart
unless your momma washes you by hand.

SID SILK
Hey, now you’re hitting below the belt. Those are some low life despicable mesh-
mouthed words. For your information, I can handle the impact of a cold water wash. And
when I’m dry, I look just fine… ‘Because I’m well hung.

MIKE MESH
Still, you’re not in as great shape as me. I’ve got more character in just one stitch then
you’ve got in an entire pouch. I’m from a long line of mesh material, a great looking line
of boxers and briefs. We’ve got the right stuff and we’re tough. You think you’re better
than me, Mr. Thin Skinned, but you’re not. So, let’s make this brief, like your underwear,
before I kick your silk butt. Go back to your high shelf in the rear. Take your butt and get
out of here.

OTHER MESH PACKAGES
(Chanting)
Get out of here! Get out of here! Get out of here!

SID SILK
(Slipping toward the rear)
I can take a hint. But this thing isn’t over yet. I’ll be back!

All the mesh underwear packages cheer.

One for the Mesh Underwear Team! Get your own!

For years, Americans have desired more transparency in government, yet government officials still cling to their opaque cotton briefs rather than take a political risk in a pair of men’s sheer underwear. Because senior politicos are set in their old underwear ways, they continue to obstruct and obfuscate, preventing the power lens of the people from seeing what’s beneath their designer sheep’s clothing.

Washington needs an attitude adjustment, which starts from the bottom up in a pair of men’s sheer underwear, so Congressional members can feel comfortable in the underwear next to their skin. Lightweight and skintillating, men’s sheer underwear keeps the power source below the belt stirring for hours allowing a Senator to filibuster through the day and night.

While senior members of the House sit straight-backed in their chairs, tense and irascible, slaves of their tighty-whities, younger political slingers diss the discomfort of old stodgy briefs by choosing the comfort of men’s sheer underwear. It feels natural against the skin and won’t distract or require a special ops underwear tug behind the scenes.

The tighty-whities politico is focused on his underwear instead of the issues and worries about his own government affairs. Everything he owns or believes in is stuck in the same old place and pair of old cotton heavy breather briefs.

We have nothing to fear but tight underwear waistbands that constrict and dig into the skin. It causes unfavorable policy decisions that hinder growth and prosperity in the pants.

The only way for politicians to engender the public trust is by not hiding beneath their designer sheep’s clothing. Let’s see what they’ve got. Put transparency back into government by voting for candidates who wear men’s sheer underwear briefs.

The cool sensuous rub of silk men’s sheer underwear feels great against any governing body.

Salute!

Lauren Salkin

On Blinky’s  world, Spandexers wore underwear on their heads where their genitalia were located. Their brains lay hidden deep inside their butts. Sitting down often brought the entire planet to a standstill. Other than the brains-genitalia swap, Spandexers appeared human in every way, except for wearing underwear on their heads.

One day, Blinky decided that he could no longer live his life seeing his world through the fly hole of his tighty whities. He needed to find an endless supply of mens kinky underwear (perhaps some kinky sheer underwear?) to bring back to his planet, so he could negotiate his way without bumping into walls and trees, and falling over evil lawn gnomes who enjoyed tripping Spandexers at every opportunity.

The day that Blinky landed on earth volcano dust drifted across the skies of Europe. So, Blinky changed course to North America and set his space ship down behind a compost heap in a remote area of New England. Only a flock of crows saw Blinky beam from the hull of his ship to the top of a mountain of wood chips. Climbing down the pile was difficult with a pair of briefs on his head. One misstep sent Blinky tumbling down the wood chip pile onto the spot of lawn where Kinky’s dog, Nod, was taking a leak.

“You’re not from around here,” said Kinky, while staring at the pair of underwear on Blinky’s head.

“I’m on a mission to bring sight to a world with a narrow point of view.”

“Oh, gosh Bigots” Kinky sighed.

“No, fly holes,” said Blinky. “I’m on a mission to find mens sheer underwear and other mens kinky underwear too!”

“I was going to ask why you’re wearing underwear on your head.”

“That’s a story for another millennium,” he said.

Kinky promptly took Blinky to a department  store that she knew sold Mens Sheer Underwear.

Blinky danced for joy as he peered out his fly hole at the rows and rows of packages containing Mens Sheer Underwear. He bought them all and then rented a truck to take the plethora of mens kinky underwear to the compost heap that hid his spaceship.

Before Kinky and Blinky drove away, Blinky said, “Got to do just one thing quick,” and stepped into the changing room to try on his new pair of Mens Sheer Underwear.

“Oh my,” blushed Kinky when she gazed at the top of Blinky’s head. You know that question I asked you earlier about the underwear on your head. Never mind. But I will say this. It looks quite fetching.”

Kinky immediately knew that Blinky was the man of her dreams. “I want to go with you,” she said.

Once the packages of Mens Sheer Underwear were piled inside the spaceship, Kinky, Blinky, and Nod blasted off into the stratosphere and headed back to the planet Spandex where Blinky would be welcomed as a hero for discovering mens kinky underwear on earth, sheer underwear, and Kinky would look at life with an entirely new perspective.

Besides the distasteful intrusion of the revolutionary war, the Brits are also known for their warm beer, London Bridge, and Big Ben. If Big Ben were to enjoy the luxury of an undergarment, he would most likely want to have his bong protected inside the cotton-rich fabric pouch of men’s underwear UK. Each underwear UK garment is meticulously produced to meet Britain’s highest manufacturing standards. You will never fall behind the penile pack wearing underwear that is designed and crafted to be fit for a king.

Although the wet chill of a cold London fog hangs over Big Ben’s tower, he is comforted by that fact that his lower frame stays snug and warm in his men’s underwear UK. So many styles. So little time to enjoy the variety of undergarments from which to choose. Should Ben go with boxers, briefs, or something more scandalous, like a bong thong? Someone as endowed, as Ben will be relieved to know that, there will always be a pair of underwear UK to comfortably cover and support his crowed jewels.

But don’t just take Ben’s word. Take a virtual trip across the pond and see what British women have been whispering about for years. Their sexy looking men’s goods snugly fit inside the durable quality and functionality of men’s underwear UK. In Great Britain, every man feels like a prince when wearing a pair of men’s underwear UK.

Any good sumo wrestler knows the importance of wearing a quality Mawashi duringa match that offers exceptional support, as well as flexibility. Exactly the quality a sumo wrestlerlooks for in a pair of plus size underwear. 1500 years ago in the early days of sumo wrestling, the wrestlers wore loincloths, as did the ancient Egyptians. Although when participating in gladiator matches, Egyptians wore armor over the loincloth and carried a shield. Back then men needed to protect themselves from opponents lunging at them with sharp objects. Luckily, times have changed, but not man’s desire to wear undergarments that are soft and pliable, in both regular and plus size underwear, while keeping the gang of three comfortable in the front section of the boxers for which they paid an exorbitant amount for season tickets.

Plus size underwear for men is no longer taboo. It’s the new sexy and a necessity for baseball players using steroids. Get your manly plus size man a pair of blue soft cotton briefs, a color that is hopefully a reflection of his taste in clothes and not the state of his balls.