Holiday Gift Guide 2013

It's that time of year again; time to get everyone gifts.  I'm sure like me, you are all pressed for time. Well don't worry, we have an excellent holiday gift guide. So if you're looking to get that special man in your life some new underwear this holiday season, look no further. And hey, underwear is the gift that keeps on giving because you'll get to enjoy them on your man as well! 

Here's some of our favorite men's underwear options this holiday season:

KW: Strike Zone Briefs

Ken Wroy

Ken Wroy underwear is a new line hailing from New York. They just released some awesome new patterns that come in both brief and trunk designs. The fabrics they use are oh-so-comfy. And the fresh prints are sure to turn heads. 

MB: Hound Trunk

Male Basics

Male Basics is another great pick this holiday season. They have a great new geometric collection that plays off of traditional patterns (chevron, houndstooth, etc.) in bold new ways. There are a lot of styles to choose from.

Kiniki Berkeley Thong

Kiniki

Kiniki is not for the faint of heart. This sexy collection brings a lot of new prints updated for 2014. They specialize in skimpy, form-fitting cuts that are both body flattering and sexy. This brand makes some of my favorite thongs. 

M+R Woof brief

Marek + Richard

Marek + Richard has been a favorite of mine this past year. Their undies are just a lot of fun! The brand is very bold and playful. I especially love the Game Boyz and Woof collections. They have everything from modest styles that cover to bold styles that reveal. 

Mack Weldon brief

Mack Weldon

I recognize that some men are not as bold as I, and that's where Mack Weldon fits. They have awesome basics that are great for any man. I especially love their briefs; they fit well and keep me comfortable all day. They aren't my favorite in terms of appearance, but they are great basics. 

So there you have it! Hope this helps you in your search for new undies for your man this holiday season. Which ones will you be getting your man?

Hot Vid: Hunky Guys Run Around in Petit Q Undies

Our friends Arthus and Nico (NSFW) over at Petit Q have done it again! They've recently come out with a new line of men's underwear that is skimpier than ever.  Watch sexy models Colby Melvin, Brandon Brown, Sean-Paul Lockhart (formerly Brent Corrigan), and Jose Parra party it up in their undies! Watch the video above (sort of NSFW). 

Do you like to rock out in skimpy undies? 

The Top Men's Undershirts for Winter 2013

It's getting to be that time of year again where we have to start layering to stay warm. An essential part of the layering process is your foundation layer. Now I'm not much of an undershirt guy, but when it gets to be cold out like it is now they are essential. Here are my top 3 picks for men's undershirts to keep you warm this winter.

RibbedTee

1. RibbedTee

I've mentioned this fantastic brand before.  RibbedTee is by far my favorite undershirt out there that I've tried. In fact, this is the undershirt that convinced me I should wear undershirts again. I'll even wear these shirts in the summer when I'm dressing up. What does it for me is the fabric, the ribbed fabric hugs your body perfectly without being restricting. And the length is perfect for tucking in and not pulling out. My favorite is the classic v-neck in grey. And the cost is unbeatable; get a 2-pack for $20. 

2. Mack Weldon

My second pick is a newcomer on the scene this year. Mack Weldon makes great basics for men, check out the Brief Boy's review of their briefs. Mack Weldon undershirts are super soft while being super thin and form-fitting, unlike a lot of undershirts that tend to be bulky and uncomfortable under clothing. They're a great length for tucking-in and a great overall fit. They are high-quality and durable. However, at $32 a pop they are a bit expensive for daily wear. I like the v-neck in white. 

UnderFit

3. UnderFit

This is another brand that has recently come to my attention. UnderFit undershirts come in both crew and v-neck designs. Currently they are only available in classic white. They are very lightweight and form fitting. I like the sleeve length on these as they are a little shorter than some of the other shirts I've tried (for example, Mack Weldon). At $25 a shirt they are a little more affordable; however, I feel that the fabric is not as high quality as that of Mack Weldon. That being said, they are a great basic choice and will last you well. My only complaint quality-wise is that the printed on tag wore off after washing. This is not really a functional problem, but just an indication of quality. 

So there you have it, these are my favorite undershirts for winter. What are your thoughts on wearing undershirts? What are your favorites?

Cyber Monday Sales

Marek + Richard sale banner.

Many of the Black Friday sales we wrote about on Friday are still going on today. But there's a few ones of note to cash in on for Cyber Monday before the clock runs out. Here's some of our picks for Cyber Monday undies:

• Marek Richard - 50% off sitewide! 
• Male Basics - 25% off sitewide with coupon code MBBLACK.  
• Pipe - 50% off with coupon code cyber50.  
• Cocksox - 20-50% off new and selected items.  No code necessary.
• FleshJack (NSFW) - 25% off sitewide.  Not underwear, but a good deal. 
• Equmen - 35% off everything in stock. [site appears to be down]
• Wyzman - 25% off plus free shipping! 
• Topdrawers - 10% off everything with coupon code 'Black Friday'. 

Black Friday Sales Round-up

While today isn't the main shopping day for online shopping, there are still quite a few deals for men's underwear circulating. Here's some of our favorites.  We will keep you updated with sales on Cyber Monday as well.  Also, let us know if there's some good sales out there that we missed and we'll add them.  

Pacific Jock's Black Friday banner.

• DealByEthan: Thanksgiving special.  Save 15% off sitewide now through December 2.  To get this deal enter coupon code THANKSGIVING15 at checkout.  Also for MUB readers get 20% off sitewide with coupon code MUB20.   
• Marek + Richard: Bitchin' Black Friday Blow Out!  Now through Cyber Monday get 50% off your entire purchase with coupon code FIFTYOFF!
• Andrew Christian: 25% off with coupon code "25HOLIDAY13".  Now through December 2. 
• Pacific Jock: Biggest Sale of the Year! 30-55% off everything.  Plus free worldwide shipping on orders of $100 or more.  Discount automatically applied at checkout.  
• HOHOWEAR: Known for their sexy underear, HoHoWear is having a huge sale.  Up to 70% off plus free shipping! 
• Jockstrap Central: 20% off sitewide for 48 hours starting today through noon on Saturday. Prices marked accordingly, no coupon codes necessary.  
• 2eros: Christmas sale!  Save 25% off from now until December 9 with coupon code "festive25". Plus be sure to check out their newest styles from the NEO collection!

2eros promo banner. 

• Love and Pride: Not actually underwear, but lots of good gift items. 24H sale! 30% OFF on every items in the site just on Black Friday! Use code BLACKFRIDAY
• Bare Necessities: 25% off almost everything! Today only.  Use coupon code "THANKS25". 
• Frank Dandy: Offering 20% off from now until December 8 with coupon code "BLACKFRIDAY". 
• Topdrawers: Weekend long sale through Monday. 10% off everything. Free shipping on orders of $75+. And get a free Mckillop jock with the purchase of any Mckillop brand item.  

Fashion Jocks On Sale!

Just in time for the holidays, our friends at Jockstraps.com are having a sale on fashion jockstraps. From now until Thanksgiving save 10-20% off select fashion jockstraps.  Check out the sale here.  They have lots of great brands to choose from including Timoteo, CellBlock 13, Clever, PPU, Joe Snyder, and many more!

Be sure to check out Jockstraps.com, they are an awesome resource for all things jockstraps.  They have a great section on the history (with photos!) as well as a lot of great trendy jocks for sale!  

Models Drop Trou with "Jingle Balls" for Kmart

In an effort to be relevant this holiday season, Kmart just released a new holiday ad in which male models drop trou to reveal their Joe Boxer boxers.  They then proceed to do a rendition of "Jingle Bells" using their balls as bells (in the style of a bell chorus).  How clever. The ad is a little cheesy at best, and the models sadly keep their shirts on.  So all you get to see is a lot of leg, and models awkwardly swinging their hips. Too bad they aren't wearing briefs, or at least some variety of styles. Seriously, I don't think boxers are nearly as ubiquitous anymore as this ad would have you think.

What are your thoughts on this attempt at a sexy holiday ad from Kmart?  Hot or not? 

Get Ready for Winter with a Union Suit!

Jockstrap Central has just announced that they have some new union suits from Nasty Pig in stock! While it's not quite cold enough yet for these sexy things, winter will come upon us before you know it. So go stock up now while they're still available!  My favorite part of these suits is that they unbutton all the way down the front, through the crotch and up to the back.  So you can unbutton (and access) various parts without taking the whole thing off!

And seriously boys, these things are sexy are they not?  I'm not usually one for union suits to be honest, but I just want to wear these ones every day this winter!  These union suits are modernized with a tight, sexy fit.  Part of it too is probably these sexy photos from Jockstrap Central featuring hot model Adam Stray. There are some uber sexy (and revealing) pics from this shoot.  Click on the images for the uncensored version! This sexy suit comes in red and black and retails for $109.00 on Jockstrap Central. Though it is rather expensive, I bet you'll get a lot of wear (and fun) out of them.

Click for uncensored version (NSFW)

Mckillop YUCA Brief Review

A couple months back we introduced you to the new YUCA collection from Mckillop. Today I'd like to offer my review of the YUCA hosta brief. I haven't had much opportunity to sample Mckillop underwear before this, but I have to say they treat their craft with pride.  Every pair is custom made to order and is truly a work of art. This is a great system because it means they'll basically never run out of your size; if you want it they'll make it. And moreover, it didn't take that much longer for them to arrive (considering they're made to order and all).

My first impression of these undies is that they're amazingly soft. In fact, that's the reason I chose to put them on for the day; the fabric is just so soft and smooth to the touch. Excuse me a second while I touch myself... mmmmm. Where was I? Ah yes, the fabric. The fabric is awesome. Just generally these are some damn comfy undies.

How do they fit? Again really no complaints in that department. As for how they fit, they're an interesting cross between a full brief and a skimpy brief. You may wonder what I mean by that, let me explain. The back and sides are what I'd classify as more of a full brief; it's large, full-coverage. Your typical brief. But the front actually takes a turn towards the more skimpy. It's not super skimpy by any means, but there's much less coverage compared to the silhouette of the rest of the brief. I like this contrast. Also the pouch is constructed in such a manner as to give you shape and lift. My package looks HUGE in these things. It's not obnoxious or fake looking, but it definitely has an enhancing effect. The key here is the briefs are form fitting along the perineum allowing the pouch to perfectly cup and lift your balls forward along with the rest of your goods. Again it doesn't feel or look fake, it's a perfect design. The legbands are much thicker than your average bands. I don't mind this actually. They are, however, not super tight. Again this is not really a problem. They're not so loose that your junk is falling out, but they stay away from being so tight that they make you muffin top around your legs (if you've experienced this you know what I'm talking about).

Style wise these briefs are on point. The body of the brief is basic black everywhere (or white if you go with that version) with a simple black waistband. There is a simple logo on the waistband centered in the front. But there is also an element of fun to them: the pouch. The pouch has a floral mesh overlay (it is an overlay, so the pouch is NOT sheer) with contrast stitching. It does bring emphasis to the pouch without being vulgar. In a few words they are simple, classy, and understated. A perfect combo. What about value? Well yes these undies are custom made to order by hand, so don't expect them to be dirt cheap. But the quality here is much better than much of the competition. You can tell these are made with love and by people who pride themselves in their work. Every last detail is perfectly done. So with that in mind, I think $40 CAD (around $38 USD) is a perfectly reasonable price to pay for these undies. This collection is limited edition, so go get them while they last!

MY RATING:
Overall, I give the Mckillop YUCA briefs a total score of 9 based on the following criteria:
FIT -- 9 (out of 10) - Great fit.  Nice cross between skimpy and full cut brief. Loose legbands. Enhancing pouch.
COMFORT -- 10 (out of 10) - Amazingly comfy fabric.
STYLE -- 9 (out of 10) - Basic with some style.  Simple, classy, and understated.
QUALITY -- 9 (out of 10) - Handmade to order. Great attention to detail.
VALUE -- 8 (out of 10) - A little pricey, but worth it if you can afford it.

 ********** 9

International Jock's Annual Halloween Giveaway

As always, International Jock is doing their Halloween giveaway. This year marks the 12th year of doing it. Basically for every order you place between now and Halloween, they'll give you a treat in your package (while supplies last).  Basically the "treat" is a range of anything under the sun (at least things they deal in), think of it as a grab bag of sorts.  They have t-shirts, undies (of all styles), swimwear, and more up for grabs.  But all you get to choose is the size. There’s no minimum order size and no limit to how many times you can order; you’ll receive a surprise gift every time. While the thrills of the giveaway are freakishly real, the only trick is this: like a ghost in a haunted house, the supplies might disappear at any moment, so you’ll need to act fast!

Save 30% at Big Boys!

To celebrate the month of October, Big Boys is offering a 30% discount on all £35.  All you have to do is use coupon code "OKTOBERFEST".  While it last for a limited time, I am assured that this deal will last through the end of the month.  So go check it out!  

Fruit Of The Loom Gets Social!

According to advertising blog PSFK, underwear giant Fruit of the Loom is launching a new social media campaign.  The campaign is hyper interactive and looks to refresh the perception of the brand by getting in your pants again.  

Fruit of the Loom is teaming up with social media site LinkedIn to give new undies to people who recently started a new job according to their profile.  The promotion is dubbed "Fresh Gigs" and is part of their "Start Happy" campaign.  The idea is that with a fresh new job, people can use fresh new clothes (especially underwear) to go with it.  PSFK reports eligible LinkedIn members will receive a message and have the option to choose their size and favorite style.  The free undies will then arrive after a couple weeks with a coupon to go and get more FTL undies.  The New York Times reports that the campaign will be offered to 5,000 LinkedIn users a week for five weeks.  And of course they are encouraging people to get super social with their new undies by tweeting using the hashtag #StartHappy.

I just switched up my day job recently, so I'm hoping I'll be offered a pair.  Let us know if you do receive an offer from Fruit of the Loom, we'd love to learn more about it!

Sound off:

What are your thoughts on this campaign?  Would you share your underwear choices on social media? Does this campaign change your perception of Fruit of the Loom?