Halloween at BodyAware

Hello friends, Halloween is almost upon us. Halloween, the time when it's okay to run around in just your undies and call it a costume. If your costume this year doesn't involve you stripping down, you might want to consider wearing some fun Halloween-themed undies underneath. Our friends at BodyAware have two awesome options this year: their Pumpkin patch brief (also comes in a jock style) and their sparkly trick-or-treat thong (comes in a brief as well). 

Both of these styles will make awesome additions to your holiday garb. I mean seriously, who can resist those adorable pumpkins with witch hats? They'll make a great addition to your trick-or-treat get up. BOO!

Thonging, Obviously - A Review

The Obviously Geometric Thong is quickly becoming my favorite thong! While some guys may be hesitant to try thongs because of the idea of having a piece of string running up the crack, this thong is one I'd recommend for anyone, from novice thong wearer to the experienced thong connoisseur. I am proud to review this thong for you today.

This thong has a very "cool" design. It is bedecked with the a geometric pattern on the pouch. This particular design is made up of an array of colors, including gray, black, white, and a cool baby blue. Across the black waistband closer to the left hip, the brand's namesake "Obviously" is prominently but tastefully displayed in the same baby blue. The designer does a very good job of pulling the color scheme together in a cohesive and artistic manner throughout. The string of the thong is wider than some I've worn, so there's not as much discomfort as with some strings.

Obviously has created one of the most comfortable thongs I have encountered. The waistband is hardly noticeable, even after a long day; whereas many thongs have waistbands that are too tight and that leave an impression in the skin after just a few hours, this waistband is snug without being too tight. What is probably the thing that distinguishes this thong from any other I've worn is the pouch; while most thongs have a "barely there" pouch with hardly any fabric, this thong has a considerably roomier pouch, which Obviously calls an "anatomical pouch.". Usually, in my experience, when you get hard in a thong, there's no way to stay inside the pouch. But this pouch seems to expand as I do. The thong is made of a Modal/Lycra blended fabric, and I must say that it is super soft and has a nice "airy" feel. The fabric also wicks away sweat from the groin to keep things nice and dry. 

As far as price goes, this thong is a little on the pricey side. At roughly $25 a pair, this thong may not be for the novice who is unsure as to whether he wants to try thongs or not. However, as a more seasoned thong wearer, I can honestly say that I can see paying this much for a thong this comfortable and stylish. 

Overall, I give the Obviously Geometric Thong a 9 out of 10 based on the following categories:

Style = 10 (out of 10): very stylistic design with cool patterns and a good choice of colors

Fit = 10 (out of 10): anatomical pouch sets this thong above most others

Comfort = 10 (out of 10): very comfortable Modal/Lycra fabric blend

Value = 7 (out of 10): a bit on the pricey end, so not for the hesitant, but definitely worth the price for what you get

Bryan Hawn Wiggles his "Big Fat Butt" in a Thong!

Not totally underwear news related, but since it is hump day I thought you all might appreciate seeing some gorgeous humps.

YouTube fitness star and general eye candy hunk Bryan Hawn has released a parody video of Jason Derulo's "Wiggle". In it he wiggles his big fat butt out of his jeans and into a sexy thong. Enjoy!

Brief Boys Review TBJON Thong

Thong
TBJON
Avg. $15 US



Brief Boys Mitchell and Patton brave the thong from TBJON, whose garments “enhance and accentuate the male form.”



Patton: Call me cynical, but I think by “enhance and accentuate” they mean “ignore the existence of.”

Mitchell: I think you’re being a little unfair. They don’t ignore the existence of the male form, per se – just what goes in the pouch.

P: Fair enough. But that seems like a major oversight to me, since most consumers of men’s underwear would need to take advantage of a pouch, and this one isn’t much more than a teency triangle of fabric. A very nice fabric, by the way, but not quite enough of it.

M: It does need a little more stretch, or a different design with more adequate space. You’re right, though – it’s a very luxurious fabric. Though the grid texture can be a bit rough if you’re not used to wearing a thong and you have sensitive skin. Overall, though, once I squeezed myself into it, I was surprised by how much I enjoyed wearing it.

P: I’m surprised, too. I couldn’t handle it at all.

M: I’m not so sure it’s all about the front end, anyway. I get the impression that, while this is a Canadian company, it’s targeted more so at the California bodybuilding crowd, where it’s not so much about showing off your package as it is about showing off your muscles.

P: And that it does, but I’d prefer to do both. I guess I’m still on the lookout for a comfortable thong.

 FIT /  Poor
 COMFORT /  Average
 STYLE /  Good
 QUALITY /  Excellent
 VALUE /  Average

 BOTTOM LINE /  A well-made thong for guys who want a tighter fit.

NOTE FROM UMan - In my experience with TBJON thongs, some fabrics are stretchier than others.  The fabric the Brief Boys tried isn't super stretchy, but other fabrics such as this one are.  

It's Thong Season: Reasons To Wear a Thong

What lots of men don't realize is that one should diversify their underwear wardrobe.  Many men find a particular style or brand that they like and they stick with it.  But every type of underwear has it's time and it's place, including thongs for men.  

Now I'm not one of those guys that wears a thong every day (although there are guys like that - more on that later), but I do realize that thongs have a time and a place and I am not afraid to wear them.  Today I wore a thong, and that got me thinking about thongs and their place.  

Today wasn't going to be a thong day for me, but it ended up that way, and I'm glad it did.  I originally put on a pair of skimpy briefs (that I was planning on reviewing).  But then when I put my skinny jeans on, I realize there just wasn't space for the briefs - they were bunching up.  So with a bit of effort, I took off my jeans and briefs and grabbed a thong.  The jeans went on a lot smoother and fit better, no uncomfortable bunching.  Now of course not every guy has jeans as tight as I do, but this brings up a bigger point that you should tailor your underwear choice to work with the rest of your outfit.  Thus you should be willing to be a little versatile in what you wear.  

With hot summer days around the corner, thongs (and other skimpy undies) have the benefit of keeping you cooler due to their minimal coverage.  My thong came in handy today when I found myself out doing yard work.  I ended up hot and sweaty.  If I had kept the briefs they would've held all the sweat against my body, but the thong makes for a much more comfy experience in the heat.  They could also be useful for workouts for the same reasons.  

I have a friend that wears thongs on an almost daily basis.  And when he's not wearing thongs he's wearing something else that's skimpy, like a jockstrap.  He tells me he wears thongs because they make him feel hot and they're "crazy comfortable".  He also loves the support in the front and the air in the back.  I have to agree.  There is no other underwear for men that is as supportive and liberating as a thong.  

While thongs for men used to have a stigma in society, they have now become a lot more mainstream and acceptable.  Gone are the days when they were relegated to the realm of male strippers and could only be found in sex shops.  Now you can pick up men's thongs made by mainstream brands like Jockey, 2(x)ist, or Calvin Klein at stores like Target or Macy's.  So while I'm not suggesting you be like my friend and wear a thong every day, why not give them a try if you haven't already?  

Big Boys Pants Does Skimpy Thongs Well - A Review

Today I'd like to take the opportunity to give you my take on one of my favorite thongs.  While I often do wear thongs, it seems that I personally have never actually reviewed a thong (the closest I came was Croota's second skin bikini).  So today I'd like to review a true thong from Big Boys Pants.

Now I must preface this review by saying that when I discuss things such as the comfort I am comparing it to other thongs I have tried.  You must understand, of course, that wearing a thong is a completely different experience than other types of underwear, so my comments are based on the fact that I am already generally comfortable having a string up my ass (for lack of better explanation).

The Big Boys line in general is very reminiscent of the Obviously brand.  The basic concept is to have a more roomy pouch to allow your junk to hang more freely and naturally.  My general feeling on these concepts is that it basically results in a rather baggy looking pouch that is not all that flattering to the wearer.  However, I feel that this idea actually does work really well with a thong.  Often the problem with thongs is that there is not adequate room for your junk if you are more endowed or when you get an erection.  There is just a thin strip of cloth and nowhere to go.  But with this thong from Big Boys the pouch is bigger and there is somewhere to go.  The pouch also fits well when you are not erect so there is no awkward extra fabric dangling there.  Also instead of just being a strip of fabric as with most thongs, this pouch is cut in a more pouch shape to conform to the shape of your anatomy comfortably.  As with all thongs, you have to be careful not to pull the waistband up too high and to wear it at a comfortable level.

As for the comfort.  This mostly falls under the fit as I have already described.  But in addition to the comfortable cut, this thong is also made of an incredibly soft and comfortable modal fabric.  This fabric is responsible for the comfort in the cut is as well because it easily and comfortable stretches as needed.  The wide waistband (wider than most thongs) sits flat and stays put, making for a very comfortable wearing experience throughout the day. I rarely find myself needing to adjust this thong, it moves with you as you sit and stand so you don't ever get that uncomfortable tightness in the pouch that can occur with thongs.  I do notice that I'm wearing the thong (that's kind of how thongs work), but it's not uncomfortable. 

In terms of style, these are pretty basic and plain.  But the cut is so daring that you really don't need too much else going on.  The thong comes in 5 solid colors (I tried steel) with complimenting waistbands.  I do like the look of the grey waistbands better than the white as I feel the white ones look a little cheap. I do also wish that there were more color options, and some more colors that are not as bright; the cut is flashy enough. 

Quality-wise these undies are exceptionally well-made.  I've worn these numerous times and they hold up great in the wash while the colors remain brilliant.  I would not, however, recommend machine drying them due to the fabric content.  I feel that it would probably pill.  At £13.95 (about $20 USD), these certainly aren't the cheapest thongs.  But they also aren't the most expensive.  I think you'll definitely get your money's worth as they last well and are some of the comfiest thongs out there that I've tried. 

MY RATING:

Overall, I give the Big Boys Pants Thong a total score of 8 based on the following criteria:

FIT -- 9 (out of 10) - Anatomical pouch.  Wide waistband.

COMFORT -- 9 (out of 10) - Pouch accommodates all sizes.  Moves with you. 

STYLE -- 6 (out of 10) - Basic.  Wish there were more color options. 

QUALITY -- 9 (out of 10) - Exceptionally well-made.

VALUE -- 8 (out of 10) - Moderately priced.  Will get your money's worth. 

**********8

Like Wearing a Second Skin... Croota Review

Croota is yet another new men's underwear brand hailing from down under... it seems lots of undies are coming from Australia these days.  They really know how to make them.  Today I'm going to be reviewing the Croota Second Skin Bikini, which is really a thong.  

The fit of these undies is difficult to describe.  On first inspection they seem to be a thong, but they're not quite as stringy as a thong.  There's a little more coverage to them.  In fact, Croota bills them as a legless t-back bikini.  But that's not very descriptive either.  Basically the back triangle is a little larger than what you normally get with thongs, thus making the strap that goes between your legs a little thicker and less likely to wedge itself up your ass in uncomfortable ways.  But there is no coverage on the sides other than the waistband.  The entire contraption is low-rise with a fairly small-sized pouch.  

As far as comfort goes, as I previously mentioned the pouch is on the small side.  It does a good job of holding things when everything is in its normal state, but otherwise forget it.  However, I honestly didn't have too many problems with this once I got them on.  I really enjoy the widened t-back, because my biggest complaint with thongs in general is that I occasionally need to pull them down as they ride up through the day.  But the wider back seems to hold this bikini/thong in place better and I only found myself having to adjust once or twice during the day.  One judge of comfortable underwear is if you notice you're wearing it, and with these I barely even realized I was wearing anything during the day they were so light and comfortable.  It was like being naked, or wearing a second skin. 

The style says sexy, but doesn't scream sexy like many other skimpy undies.  It is sexy, but it doesn't take itself so seriously - it's a little fun.  I really enjoy the printed waistband in lieu of a logo waistband.  The pair I tried had a leopard print, but they also come in plaid and striped prints.  I really enjoy the flair that Croota put into these undies.  

As far as the quality goes, the fabric is excellent and washes quite well with no fading or pilling on the body or waistband.  Depending on where you live you can get them from Croota for $17.90 or from Croota.us (the official US authorized retailer) for $17.90 as well.  While they're not very much fabric for the price, they are well made and make for great summer wear.  They are also a great alternative to your standard thong. 

In addition to this thong, Croota also makes lots of other great products.  So be sure to check them out at Croota.com and Croota.us - both great retail sources.  

MY RATING:

Overall, I give the Croota Second Skin Bikini/Thong a total score of 9 based on the following criteria:

FIT -- 9 (out of 10) - Similar to a thong but with a larger triangle in back.  Small pouch. 

COMFORT -- 9 (out of 10) - Soft, comfy fabric.  Great for all-day wear. 

STYLE -- 9 (out of 10) - Sexy but fun.  

QUALITY -- 9 (out of 10) - Well made. Does not fade or pill. 

VALUE -- 8 (out of 10) - Expensive for something so small, but nice alternative to the standard thong.

**********9

MUB Exclusive: Gregg Homme Jockstrap Giveaway!

The lovely folks at Gregg Homme have sent me a medium sky blue Commando Jockstrap to give away to you guys.  This thing is super hot and sexy.  I have one myself and love it.  It's actually a combination jockstrap and thong with two side straps and a central strap in the back.  The front is semi-sheer blue fabric.  I only have a size medium to give away, no size substitutions will be possible.  Here's how this is going to work.  If you want this hot jock send me an email at underwearblog-at-gmail.com with the subject line "Gregg Jock".  Include your mailing address in the body of the email so I can send it out as soon as the winner is selected.  The 35th person to send in a valid entry will win.  The contest will be open until midnight (CST) December 25, 2010.  If there are not 35 entries by that time, the jock will be sent to a randomly chosen winner.  The contest is only open to U.S. residents 18 years of age and older.  MUB reserves the right to change the rules as necessary.

My Favorite Day Contest Winners!

The aussieBum My Favorite Day Contest winners have been chosen and notified.  Winners should be receiving their prizes shortly if they haven't already.  For those of you who are wondering, here are the winners.  We will be posting the winning entries gradually over the next week or so. Today is Eric K.'s winning entry.  He's from Sioux Falls, South Dakota and is sporting an N2N thong.  It is his favorite pair because "it is sooo comfortable AND sexy.  I am always just a little bit turned on when wearing them because they are so skimpy and if anyone actually knew what I was wearing under my clothes they would be shocked."

 

Here's the complete list of winners:

• Armando C. from California
• Arturo O. from San Antonia, Texas (shown here)
• Todd H. from Indianapolis, Indiana (shown here)
• Dereck R. from New Jersey (shown here)
• Trevor K. from Ontario, Canada (shown here)
• Eric K. from Sioux Falls, South Dakota (shown above)

Congratulations guys!  You deserved it!  And for those of you who didn't win or forgot to enter, don't worry.  We have a couple great contests coming up for you later this month and next so be on the look out for those!

EDIT 11/25/10: Here's Eric K. in the aussieBum's he won.

Aubrey Huff Shows Off His Rally Thong

Free agent Aubrey Huff helped lead the San Francisco Giants to victory in the World Series, all thanks to his thong.  He started wearing a red thong under his uniform on August 30 to help keep loosen up the team and keep the atmosphere light.  It seems to have worked.  Huff's thong of choice is a red Papi studded thong.  You can get one from Papi for $14.  In his speech after winning, Huff pulls his thong out of his pants à la Zoolander (without taking off his pants).  Showing his skimpy, red Papis for the world to see!  So whether it was the thong or just talent, Aubrey Huff pulled it off to lead the Giants to a win.  As you can see from the video, Huff's thong sure rallied the crowd!

Question of the day:  What are your thoughts on thong underwear for men?  Would you wear it?  Do you wear it?  What about seeing famous athletes wearing it?

Chilling with the Underwear Addict in a Cool Silk Thong.

Mansilk Silk Thong

UMan says: Today I'm pleased to announce that Tony from Underwear-Addict will be joining us as a contributor.  Today he's going to tell you why he likes to wear skimpy silk thongs when it's cold outside.  

Underwear Addict believes that it’s what’s below the surface that counts and below his type-A personality surface, Underwear Addict loves to wear a comfortable silk thong to help him stay focused on his outer world.

For those long days at the underwear office, there’s nothing like the refreshing cool feel of an icy silk thong. While Underwear Addict’s upper body works, his lower body takes a vacation.

To give the underwear public an idea of what also lies beneath the Underwear Addict’s brain, I sat down with him and asked him some questions.

Interview Chick: Hi Underwear Addict. I’m so glad you could fit us into your schedule.

Underwear Addict: I live by the same way I choose the material for my underwear – flexibility.

Interview Chick: Is Underwear Addict your real name?

Underwear Addict: No, my parents, friends, and business associates call me Tony.

Interview Chick: Then so will I. Tony, this question has been sticking in my crack uh, her, craw. Why underwear?

Underwear Addict: Well, it’s the first thing I put on in the morning and the last thing I take off at night. Underwear is like a second skin. It should energize you during the day, not drag you down like so many types of mens underwear can.

Interview Chick: And Tony, what is your favorite underwear style and blend?

Underwear Addict: A silk thong. I love how the cold silk feels against my skin. It’s kind of refreshing, like when you touch cold metal. I love that feeling against my skin.

Interview Chick: So, for you, men’s underwear should quench your skin like a tall glass of water on the rocks. Pun intended. And to quench your skin's thirst, you slip into a cold refreshing silk thong.

Underwear Addict: That’s exactly right. When I’m wearing a silk thong, I know I have the comfort and support I need during a long day at the office or a night out on the town. A silk thong is comfortably sexy and should only be seen when it’s supposed to be seen, if you know what I mean.

There’s a saying in the underwear biz. – Crotch comfort is skin deep. My crotch is always comfy when it’s riding with a pair of silk thong underwear.

Interview Chick: Thank you, Tony. Really enjoyed mincing materials with you. If you’d like to hang with the Underwear Addict or you simply love mens thong underwear, visit www.underwear-addict.com.

All Summer Thong

Obviously Thong.

Hey boys! Guess what? Summer’s right around the corner. And with summer comes the heat, and when it gets hot people get frisky. Wink. Wink.

CK Steel Thong

Summer for me means one thing: time to haul out the thongs. Now, I live in the upper Midwest, so year-around thonging is pretty out of the question for me, especially during the nasty subzero winter months. So when May rolls around, I’m so ready to break out the flip-flops and skimpy underwear.

I think the thong is one of the most misunderstood male undergarments. Men I’ve interacted with think it is either not masculine or uncomfortable, but usually both. I’m writing to clear up those misconceptions and get you lovely readers to at least try one this summer (if you don’t wear them already).

True, thong underwear is not in the mainstream of typical male undergarments. However, take a quick jaunt through any major department store men’s underwear department and you’ll see them beside boxes of other cuts of underwear. It’s a reflection of the growing acceptance of this garment as a viable and enticing alternative to your usual boxers or briefs quandary. Additionally, they come in myriad styles and are made from a wide range of materials from cotton to microfiber, to the latest in eco-friendly fabrics. You can find a pair that will reflect your personal style and can be as masculine or crazy as you like.

Thong underwear, for my purposes, is divided into three distinct categories: thongs, y-backs, and g-strings. A thong has a thicker back which tapers into a triangle before it meets the waistband in the back. A g-string, on the other hand has a thinner back and remains the same width when it meets the back of the garment. The y-back is a hybrid, where the triangle in the back is actually a string on two sides of the triangle.

Hom Plume

Wearing a thong is an experience in itself. I recommend easing into the garment; wear it for a couple of hours, then progress to half a day, and then try it for the entire day. You want to make sure you when you put it on that the pouch of the garment is situated to go as far back as it was designed to. The uncomfortable feeling begins when the string is too far in front. After a couple of minutes, it should feel like you’re wearing nothing at all if fitted correctly. This is the beauty of wearing a thong; you’ll have the freedom and breathability of wearing nothing, but the support you need for your boys up front.

Interested yet? Good.

Since thongs are minimally designed, a good fit is essential. As I described above, a poor fit will result in a less than optimal wearing experience. I would recommend, therefore that you invest in a quality garment that is well designed and made out of materials that you like. Here are some recommendations for all three kinds of thongs:

Thongs:

1. The Calvin Klein Steel Thong. I highly recommend this thong for all the newbies out there. The CK brand is a familiar one to most guys and the fabric is very soft. The wide vanity waistband is stylish. Overall, the CK steel thong is a very approachable and wearable garment.

2. Obviously for Men Thongs (see above image). I’m wearing a version from the original line, but recent lines offer the same comfort, same comfortable, anatomical pouch and the same ultra thin material. Again, the thongs from Obviously are very masculine looking and very approachable.

3. The Hom Plume. When I first started reading the underwear boards, men from around the world crowed about the Hom Plume. It is truly one of the best thongs out there. The sides of the garment are strings, but are very stretchy. The material of the garment is thinner than paper-thin and mold to your body. It truly feels like you’re wearing nothing.

N2N Tropic String

G-String:

1. N2N Bodywear Tropic String. The now discontinued tropic line featured a rayon blend that yielded an ultra light fabric that was supple, super stretchy, and soft all at once. This g-string is made exclusively of that material. Though, the back is super skimpy, the front features that infamous N2N pouch that provides enough coverage for your manjunk.

The N2N “Mojave” line is made from the same fabric but in different colors.

N2N Waistband Y-Back

Y-Back:

1. N2N Signature Waistband Y-Back Thong. Stylish, cotton garment that features the y-back. The N2N Signature Waistband Y-Back Thong is again, a stylish garment that is both masculine and sexy.

So, men, I hope I’ve given you some food for thought and that you’ll join me in "thonging" this summer.

Have fun!

Guest Review: 2 thongs...

Please welcome our guest reviewer Nick. Nick is from Michigan and is currently a senior in high school. He loves sports and hanging out with people. He's got an athletic body clocking in at 6'2" with a 31" waist. So enjoy his reviews.

C-In2 Thong - White
When I first decided to try a thong, I was reluctant. I honestly thought the string in the back was going to be an annoyance. After purchasing the C-In2 thong, I was proven extremely wrong. This thong is 100% cotton, with a microfiber waistband and a Y-shaped back. I think it's become my favorite pair of underwear, and I plan to buy more. The support is great, but again it has that "barely there" feeling. The fabric is extremely soft, and I can really tell it's high quality. The construction is flawless as well, I haven't seen a loose thread since I got the thing. I have nothing but praise for this thong, and the C-In2 company themselves because I see a consistent high-quality product from them.

COMFORT -- 10 (out of 10)
PRICE -- 9 (out of 10)
WEARABILITY -- 10 (out of 10)
DURABILITY -- 10 (out of 10)
OVERALL - 9.75 (out of 10)



N2N Cotton G Thong
After putting on the C-In2 thong, I went on to try my other purchase, the N2N Cotton G Thong. Sadly, I wasn't as impressed as I was with the other product. After slipping it on, the string in the back immediately became a nuisance. I'm not one to immediately get rid of things, so I just let it go for a while. After getting home for they day, the first thing I felt like doing was taking it off, and putting my C-In2 thong back on. The N2N's ¾ inch string was that bad. Although the fit was good and true to size, the string just really annoyed me. I'm not going to lie though, my package looked great in these. The lyrca content of the fabric gives a great elasticity to the pouch. So, while I was getting ready to put it in the wash, I noticed a small tear on the underside of the thong. Now, I'm not a big guy, and in no way was I stretching this thong out. After looking at that, I really did notice a few loose threads in the stitching. Those two things just cast a dark shadow on the build quality of the product. I'm reluctant to try N2N again after this purchase.

COMFORT -- 4 (out of 10)
PRICE -- 6 (out of 10)
WEARABILITY -- 4 (out of 10)
DURABILITY -- 3 (out of 10)
OVERALL -- 4.25 (out of 10)

Let us know what you think of Nick's reviews. If you like them, you might see more of him.

Guest Review: Magic Silk Thong

Here is yet another guest review from Ryan. You can view his previous review here. Please continue to give as much feedback on his review as possible. Thanks!

Greetings, fellow underwear lovers.

It's been a little over a month since my first post, and since you all seemed to enjoy it, here I am again.

This month's selection via the Mensuas Underwear of the Month Club is a Magic Silk black silk thong. At first glance, it is a basic, plain black thong. However, the best feature, in my mind, of this thong is the fabric. This is the first Magic Silk product I have owned, and if they are all like this thong, I would definitely check out the rest of the line. I don't know if it is made from 100% silk, but the fabric is very smooth, soft, and shiny. It doesn't stretch hardly at all, but it holds me like a glove.

This thong has no waistband, just fabric seamed over a thin elastic. The result is a very tight-fitting, but not cutting, waist. The same goes for the legs. The back, while not g-string thin, is narrow enough so that I don't notice it most of the time. There is a seam under the pouch, presumably to form a better pouch, but it doesn't do much for me. This seems to be a well-made item, but I wouldn't challenge its durability too much.

Overall, I think this is a great thong for wearing out to a club, on a date, etc., but not as an all-day foundation garment. It will definitely win you points in the bedroom (my wife really likes it), but its perceived lack of durability keeps me from recommending it as an all-wear item. If you are looking for extra support/enhancement, this is not your thong. However, if you like the feel of silk and want a nice wrapping for your package, this thong is for you.

MY RATING: Overall, I give the Magic Silk Thong a total score of 8.5 because it isn't all that special, but it is a nice thong, and not bad for $12.50 based on the following criteria:
COMFORT -- 9(out of 10)
CONSTRUCTION -- 10 (out of 10)
DURABILITY -- 7 (out of 10)
SEX APPEAL-- 10 (out of 10)
VALUE --9 (out of 10)

Lately, I've been on this kick to find the best everyday-wear brief. So let's hear it, guys - what is your all-time favorite brief for regular wear?

Until next time, with UMan, Chandler, and all you underwear lovers - Rock Out with your Cock Out!

Guest Review: Tactics Sport Thong

Hey guys, the following post is a guest review from Ryan. Be sure to let me know (in the form of comments or email) what you think of his review. If you like it, he'll write more!
Hello, guys. I'm Ryan, and this is the first in (hopefully) a series of posts with product reviews, discussion questions, and the like.

Just to start, let me tell you a bit about myself. I am 22, newlywed, and a grad student at a small Midwestern school. I just recently started to get into fashion underwear, so my collection is small, but little by little growing.

A mainstay of what I'll be reviewing is my monthly shipment from the Mensuas Underwear of the Month Club. This is a great idea for an underwear retailer, and I look forward to getting some fun stuff. For those of you who don't know about it, the Mensuas Club is a deal where you subscribe through PayPal, tell Mensuas your size, and each month they send you a pair of underwear, of their choosing. One side perk of this arrangement is that Mensuas is a PayPal rewards vendor, so you will get back 5% on your purchases. The following is my review of my first shipment, so if you like what you read, let the owners of this blog know, and you'll get more from me.

Product of the month: Tactics Sport Thong

I'm sorry to say that I have no idea where to get this thong. Mensuas doesn't list it on their site, and UnderGear doesn't either; the only place I could find it online is eBay. This is sad, because overall, this thong is very comfortable.

I have a half-dozen or so different thongs, and so far, the Tactics Sport is the most comfortable for all-day wear. Mensuas sent me a black one and a white one, and they are both well-pleasing. A fairly standard soft-elastic waistband holds its shape throughout the day, and doesn't cut into my hips. The pouch is very soft cotton jersey-like material - single-layer, so the white is just slightly sheer (just enough to be fun). It is definitely the largest pouch of any of the thongs I have, but not oversized. Rather, it holds my package securely without squashing anything or having gaps on the sides. My favorite feature of all on this thong is the back. A normal Y-back connects to a strap that is about 1/2" wide, made of the same material as the pouch. I wore mine all day, two days in a row, and I never felt the butt-strap at all.

The only thing that could use improvement, in my opinion, is the waistband. It is fairly standard elastic - not terrible, but not overly comfortable. I wish Tactics would have softened the inside of the band.

This is definitely not the most sexy thong out there - full frontal coverage, and not very revealing - but it is great as all-day underwear. I even wore it under a suit, and it felt awesome. I played soccer in it, and it was completely comfortable the whole game. If I knew where to get it, I would definitely buy more of these.

MY RATING: Overall, I give the Tactics Sport Thong a total score of 9.25 (only because it isn't particularly sexy, and because of the waistband) based on the following criteria:

COMFORT -- 9.5 (out of 10)
Appeal -- 8 (out of 10)
WEARABILITY -- 11 (out of 10)
DURABILITY -- 10 (out of 10)

HOM string now available in pink

This is just a quick note (all of which is basically disclosed in the header) to let you know about a new product from HOM. JustHOM just sent me an email informing me that their ever popular light color string is now available in pink. The only reason I even bother posting about this is that they mentioned that they had a lot of requests on when this particular color would be availble. So I figured that if many people have been asking them, a few of you have probably been wondering the same thing. So now you know. Head on over to JustHOM now to purchase one. *Note, the color shown in the image is NOT pink.

Underwear Answers (UA): Kilt thong

As you may or may not remember, a while back I started a series on UB called Underwear Answers. The purpose is to answer any questions readers have about underwear. Readers often send me questions via email and this is a good way for my answers to benefit all my readers who may have a similar question. This is the second installment of this series. Please, feel free to send me your questions and I will do my best to answer them.
Here's a question from Ryan:
First off, thank you for a good and useful blog. I am straight, but still enjoy feeling sexy in my underwear, and I appreciate your heads-up on new stuff.

I am getting married in August, and as a little wedding-night joke, I would like to find a kilt thong that I can wear to surprise my bride. Do you guys know of any good ones, and/or how to get one?

My response:
When I first received this question I was not sure what Ryan meant. But after doing a little Googling I found out exactly what he was talking about. I recommended that he check out this kilt thong at Skinz. The kilt thong comes in four different fabrics or you can have them make it from any fabric they have. They have a customer service line that can help you out with any questions. It should be noted that there is no pouch underneath the "kilt" section so it is not a very supportive style. It is simply a twin woven band frame that converges into a thong back. It sells for $19. Now I do not recommend this as every day underwear because it would bunch up under pants and probably would not be very comfortable or supportive. But for a wedding night joke (especially if you are Scottish) it is cute. Ryan contacted me a couple weeks after my response and told me: "I just wanted to share that I received my kilt thong today. It fits well and looks hot....The retailer is very easy to work with, and their stuff looks hot. I probably will order from them again."

So if you have any pressing underwear questions, send me an email (underwearblog@gmail.com) and I'll answer it on Underwear Answers.

User Photos and Story

These photos actually came to me a long time ago from a user who wishes to remain anonymous. I was recently clearing out my inbox and found them, and so since they were sent to me to post, I decided to post them. Here's the user's story behind these photos and him in general. If you would like to share your underwear photos on the blog feel free to send them to my email. Also if you want to view the full-size version of these photos, just click on them.

"The first photo shows the sheer thong I got from www.barelywear.com. It has very a smooth and fine fabric unlike other sheer (especially 100% nylon) underwears [sic].

"I was in Joe Snyder's bikini in the second photo. It has a nice cut at the back, and the material (spandex) offers all the support I needed.

"The [third] photo [posted below] is a pair of woman's thong strictly speaking, but I actually preferred this photo as it added a touch of femininity to the pair of rugged jeans. I named the photo 'Guns and Roses'.

"I used to hate wearing underwear when I was young. I just don't like the old white grandpa-style briefs my parents got for me, so I used to take them off when I came back from school.

"Finally, my parents stopped buying underwear for me, so I had the freedom to explore many options - I moved from white to blue and black, then more daring colors like red and bright yellow. In terms of style, I moved from bikini to mini/tanga, and tried a couple of thongs. I have also tried materials from cotton to lycra, nylon to spandex. It's all about experimenting - why do people spend hundreds of dollars on clothes to show to others, but paid just the bare minimum to get the same old boring underwear?"

Great story and photos. Thanks so much for sharing. If you'd like to see your photos on this blog just send them my way.

Count to Valentine's - Day 3

-Brand: Play
-Style: Play by Night Thong
-Who to give this to: Thongs are not for every man. If your man doesn't currently own thongs he most likely won't wear them now (if he wears jocks or briefs he might be a little more willing to try than if he wears boxers). Thongs are already pretty outgoing so this style is a fairly classic thong, the pattern and print is fairly plain. So this would be a great gift for any man who likes thongs or likes showing off his body. It's not for everyone, so make sure you know your man.
-Price: $16 at Freshpair
-Valentine's Spin: Thongs are very sexy and so they add a little something to your valentine's day.
-Also: If your man isn't a thong man, why not try giving him the iBoxer , also from Play. This fun boxer has a pocket to carry around your iPod.

Thongs

Thongs are becoming a huge trend in men's underwear. They aren't just for girls or strippers anymore. They can be, and are, worn by many guys as just regular day underwear. These thongs are made and designed for and with guys in mind, so they have a pouch on the front to give room to allow for the package. Thongs are basically just a waistband with a pouch attached on the front and a string that goes in the butt-crack on the back. They can come in a variety of styles, fabrics, designs, and sizes. Of course thongs aren't for all body types because they are very revealing and very small, you have to be fairly fit to look good in them. These particular thongs are made by Intimo. They have an Angel on the front with a red background. I believe they are meant for the holidays but really they can be worn any time for a bit of comic-relief. Who says that men can't have fun? But get this deal. Thongs are normally quite expensive, these are no exception. They are normally 12 bucks. But for some reason they are on clearance (probably out of season) so they only cost $5 at intimo.com!!!! That's an amazing deal so if you want one you better hurry up and get one quick.

Today's Poll:
Have you, would you, and where would you wear a thong (guys only)?