I have received numerous emails and read numerous posts on Yahoo! Answers regarding boardshorts. So I decided that this would be a good opportunity to answer many of the common questions that I receive and read.
What to wear under boardshorts and when to wear them. In recent years boardshorts have gained popularity as the swimsuit of choice among the young. But the problem is, these garments are debateably not even swimwear. Most swimwear has some sort of lining to help give you that extra support and protection. But boardshorts are one layer with no mesh lining inside. The upside to this is that one can wear whatever one wishes underneath them, but the question is 'what should you wear?' Well, it depends on what you will be doing in these boardshorts. Boardshorts are oftentimes worn just as normal shorts in the summer. If you are just going to wear them around town and you are not going to be going in the water, I'd recommend that you wear whatever underwear you normally wear underneath your shorts. But if you are planning on taking the shorts in the water (or even out on the water in a boat) then I'd recommend that you wear something else. Here's why. Most underwear is made of cotton or some other fabric that does not dry quickly, therefore if the boardshorts (and then your underwear) get at all wet it will take forever for the underwear to dry and you will just be wet and miserable for a few hours. I do not recommend that you just wear boardshorts by themselves because they have no supportive liner and they have a tendency to fall off when coming out of the water. Therefore, I recommend that you wear supportive swimwear underneath the boardshorts, like a swim brief (commonly referred to as a Speedo) or a swim trunk. It will look like you are just wearing some sort of underwear, but you will not have to worry about being wet and miserable. Also, as an added bonus, you could take off the boardshorts and just go swimming in the suit underneath if you have a change of heart. Now this brings us to when one should wear boardshorts. Boardshorts are rather big and bulky so they are not ideal for actual swimming or competitive swimming. They are fine for just hanging around in the pool though. Also, if you just want to lounge around on the beach or the boat or go surfing, then boardshorts are perfect. In future posts I will be talking about what swimwear to wear for different swimming situations, but for now that's the lowdown on boardshorts. Keep in mind, this is all just my opinion so feel free to not follow my advice. I am very eager to hear your opinions on boardshorts in the comments section of this entry.
[Note: The boardshort shown can be found here from aussieBum]
9 comments:
I have seen many people wear boxers under boardshorts while swimming. You just cannot escape the fact that boxers are the garment of choice for young men, display them intentionally and care not if they get wet. Out on the water, just you and some people you arent trying to get to notice you, might be ok to wear something else, or just wear them plain. But, I do not think anyone under age 24 or so would be too interested in wearing tight brief style swimwear under boardies in busy areas. Too much would be revealed when the boardies started to fall.
Thank you for your comment and insight BDogg. I have to say that I do not necessarily agree with you on boxers being the underwear of choice for young men. To me it seems that there is an increasing trend towards other styles. And I definitely believe that people younger than 24 would be interested in wearing swimwear under boardies. But thank you very much for you insights, they are always appreciated and though provoking.
I wear speedos under my boardshorts, i'm 17... its normal.
I also wear speedos under my boardshorts, dude i don't find it comfortable to be flopping around in my wet sagging boxers, if you are gonna do that why don't you just loose the boxers or the boardies, but please keep one or the other on. Thanks...
BDogg I've noticed that you feel all real men wear boxers, I think if i took a survey of my friends I would find most all of them wear boxer-briefs, it seems that unless you are a sagger (and I'm gonna assume you are) that boxers are slowly falling behind boxerbriefs, briefs and other (i feel more comfy) underwear...but I'll quit going on, now...
I wear speedo's under my board shorts. As previously talked about, I like to wear the board shorts to and from the water, and take them off when swimming. It's kinda nice to feel the freedom of the brief when swimming. My wife loves my speedo's and enjoys the thought of the high cut waist and leg openings. She picked out the ones that have a contoured pouch so that my genitals have room to hang down. I don't like to be held too tightly and it's nice to keep the natural hang of the penis. Then when I go home, I slip off the briefs and put on the board shorts. This also lets me sit in the car comfortably without the wet feeling.
Anonymous, great idea to use board shorts as a cover-up.
You can wear a jock under them.
They dry fast and feel great.
I prefer no underwear as I freeball all the time.
i feel boxers are being pushed by big business. they are cheap to make,insidiously digusting to wear,difficult swim in,totally digusting to look at. i will say if a bit overweight,they serve a purpouse, looking well and making the guy comfortable.A compliment,we can't all wear the same thing.
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