Your underwear should provide comfort. This might sound like a truism, but we know that many guys don’t even know what comfort is until they buy a better pair of underwear. Many men wear underpants that are simply OK, but that don’t bring anything else to the table. Your underwear should make you feel comfortable, confident and well-supported. They should not press on your privates or be too tight around your waist or legs and should have a shape that is made for the male anatomy, not for a plastic mannequin.

 

 

2. Style

 

 

Regardless of how many people see your underwear – you should have style below your belt and under your pants as well. Even if you are the only one who sees yourself in your underwear in the morning, you should feel great about yourself. Looking great will result in feeling great, which will give you the confidence to be the man you want to be. If you want to make the best of your pack from an aesthetic point of view, a pair of AussieBum underwear might be just the right thing for you.

 

 

3. Breathability

One of the last things you need when it comes to clothes is to have underwear that does not allow you to breathe. Bad underwear can mean a lot of things: it can be too tight, made from bad fabrics or it can have the wrong cut. Not allowing one part of the body to breathe and suffocating with bad clothes will only result in it reducing its function and it can even cause health issues. Your underwear needs to frame you and not to press you in any direction.

 

 

4. Support

While some guys enjoy going commando or wearing very loose underwear, others need support from their undies, especially teenagers, for obvious reasons. A pair of underwear in which you invest the right amount of cash will give you the support you need and will not make you have to to readjust all the time or have potential embarrassing issues with unwanted erections.

 

 

5. It prevents you from sweating

 

 

 

Even the greatest of great outfits can be ruined by a stain of sweat in your underwear area. This is why you should always make sure you wear underwear created for the occasion you are wearing them at. Cotton or synthetic blends are OK for everyday wear, but when working out, should always make sure you wear a pair of undies made from a moisture-wicking fabric, such as a cotton-spandex blend. Just because you are working out, doesn’t mean you can show off your sweat in your private area. Moreover, never wear boxers, cotton or go commando when working out.

 

 

6. Strength and durability

This reason might sound invalid to some, at it is recommended to buy new underwear as frequently as possible, but let’s be honest, how many men actually buy new underwear and throw the old ones out each time they get a haircut? In reality, most men don’t buy new underpants frequently, which is why the underpants you have need to be of great quality. Poor-quality underpants will lose their strength, and therefore their structure and all the advantages this brings. Bad underpants will tear when you least expect it and it will lose their style after a few washes.

Moreover, a good pair of underwear needs to withstand high washing temperatures, as underwear is best washed at high temperatures. The reason for this is because very hot water is the only way to remove all the bacteria that forms on your underwear.

 

 

7. Cost

A great pair of underwear might cost more than a pack of three poor-quality underpants, but it is an investment that is really worth it. A quality pair of underpants will bring you all the benefits listed above, which is why you should invest in a series of high-quality underpants. They might cost more, but they will last longer and will enhance your style and attitude, which will make them be worth more than a pair of bad underwear. When you are buying clothes, you should always consider the cost/wear ratio, which refers to what it actually costs to wear a garment each time. For example, if you are buying a pair of underwear that costs $5, but you only get to wear it three times before it tears, the cost/wear ratio is $1.6 (5/3). At the same time, if you buy a $25 pair, but wear it at least 120 times, the cost/wear is $0.2 (25/120), which makes the more expensive, but more qualitative pair be worth more than a cheaper one.

 

The bottom line is that regardless of the style of underwear you wear, underpants aren’t made to be pinching, scratchy or unflattering. The wide range of choices available today can make it challenging to choose the right pair of underwear, but knowing what to look for can narrow the search down to a selection of underwear created by specialized brands and designers.

 

Fraquoh and Franchomme

 

 

 

 

 

Further reading:

A Guide to Buying Men’s Underwear

Briefs, Boxers or Boxer-Briefs: Is There a Best Choice?

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