So out of general curiosity, I was browsing through some old Team Liquid threads wondering what the preferred undergarment for the gamer was. I couldn't find any thread that went beyond a page or two and most of them were from 2004. Let's see if there's any change in opinion 8 years later! Please note this poll is geared for males (sorry ladies).
Poll: What kind of underwear do you wear the most?
Boxer-Briefs/Tight Boxers/Trunks (533)
42%
Boxers (421)
33%
Briefs/Bikini Briefs (218)
17%
Commando (no underwear) (49)
4%
G-String/Thong (41)
3%
1262 total votes
Your vote: What kind of underwear do you wear the most?
So why did you make your choice? Have you always worn what you are wearing now or has it changed as you grew up? Do you have any favorite colors or prints? Do you buy cheaper pairs or are you willing to pay a little more?
As a kid I started wearing briefs, most of them with superhero prints. Spiderman and batman were my favorite. In 4th grade I noticed that all the other guys were wearing boxers when we were changing for PE. I bugged my mom and eventually she caved in. I wore boxers all the way until senior year of high school. I was actually a little embarrassed to be wearing briefs in the locker room and wore my briefs under my boxers just to hide them. Once I got to college I decided that I would switch over entirely to briefs, regardless of what my friends or roommates would have thought.
I love the feeling of briefs and I can't really understand people that wear boxers. I feel like I'm not wearing anything, so why even wear them at all? Boxer-briefs can be cool, but the legs always roll up and become loose for me. I always feel like I have to pull them down after I wear a pair for a few hours.
On October 25 2012 00:40 Butterednuts wrote: I love the feeling of briefs and I can't really understand people that wear boxers. I feel like I'm not wearing anything, so why even wear them at all?
Because I want to wear nothing but need some protection against buttons/zippers and in general the rough inside of pants...
When I was a kid it was briefs like my dad, now it's boxer-briefs. I tried boxers but the edges roll up too much / too high, and it felt uncomfortable. Boxer-briefs are just right, good length, don't roll up, yet warm and non-obstructing for mah ballz.
On October 25 2012 00:40 Butterednuts wrote: I love the feeling of briefs and I can't really understand people that wear boxers. I feel like I'm not wearing anything, so why even wear them at all?
Because I want to wear nothing but need some protection against buttons/zippers and in general the rough inside of pants...
Do you think you would clip some of the skin if you didn't wear any underwear? I think I've gone commando a few times (failure to do laundry) and I've never had this kind of discomfort.
On October 25 2012 00:47 DownOnMyNiece wrote: Whatever mom buys for me.
I'm 25 years old
ever thought about getting your own place?
I live on my own but for some reason have never bought underwear except when I go home once a year or so. Everything else I do on my own, but my mum notices my underwear looking all frayed and shit and buys some for me without me asking.
On October 25 2012 00:47 DownOnMyNiece wrote: Whatever mom buys for me.
I'm 25 years old
ever thought about getting your own place?
I live on my own but for some reason have never bought underwear except when I go home once a year or so. Everything else I do on my own, but my mum notices my underwear looking all frayed and shit and buys some for me without me asking.
Same here. Actually I don't even think I've ever bought clothes for myself period. Just whatever I get for birthday/christmas will last the year.
Apparently briefs like hug your testes too close to your body which causes them to overheat reducing sperm count. Similarly to Mountain Dew - this is not a side effect I am concerned about considering my extreme reticence to sire children at this time. That being said - the free swing of boxers really gets the air under my wings. so to speak
On October 25 2012 00:47 DownOnMyNiece wrote: Whatever mom buys for me.
I'm 25 years old
ever thought about getting your own place?
I live on my own but for some reason have never bought underwear except when I go home once a year or so. Everything else I do on my own, but my mum notices my underwear looking all frayed and shit and buys some for me without me asking.
Same here. Actually I don't even think I've ever bought clothes for myself period. Just whatever I get for birthday/christmas will last the year.
Holy shit im glad its not just me. Aside from a few band/gig shirts! hahaha
On October 25 2012 00:40 Butterednuts wrote: I love the feeling of briefs and I can't really understand people that wear boxers. I feel like I'm not wearing anything, so why even wear them at all?
Because I want to wear nothing but need some protection against buttons/zippers and in general the rough inside of pants...
Do you think you would clip some of the skin if you didn't wear any underwear? I think I've gone commando a few times (failure to do laundry) and I've never had this kind of discomfort.
Having that once was more than sufficient to convince me of not doing it again
On October 25 2012 01:23 GhandiEAGLE wrote: I'm a man. I wear Lim Yo-Hwan.
I wear the shorter, terse version of him.
I prefer them because they aren't suffocating my crotch (yet still supportive), but at the same time they aren't so long/ baggy/ loose that I have too much extra material underneath my shorts or pants. It's most comfortable for me.
On October 25 2012 01:23 GhandiEAGLE wrote: I'm a man. I wear Lim Yo-Hwan.
I wear the shorter, terse version of him.
I prefer them because they aren't suffocating my crotch (yet still supportive), but at the same time they aren't so long/ baggy/ loose that I have too much extra material underneath my shorts or pants. It's most comfortable for me.
On October 25 2012 00:47 DownOnMyNiece wrote: Whatever mom buys for me.
I'm 25 years old
ever thought about getting your own place?
I live on my own but for some reason have never bought underwear except when I go home once a year or so. Everything else I do on my own, but my mum notices my underwear looking all frayed and shit and buys some for me without me asking.
Same here. Actually I don't even think I've ever bought clothes for myself period. Just whatever I get for birthday/christmas will last the year.
Holy shit im glad its not just me. Aside from a few band/gig shirts! hahaha
Same here actually, I've never bought underwear myself (though I buy most other clothes). =P
Gaming = Freeball- Nothing is more annoying than your underwear riding up while playing. Plus it's comfortable as hell.
Work = BoxerBriefs (long)- It's always best to not be swinging around when engaging with potential buyers. Also, less need to fix yourself... so customers aren't put off by you grabbing your junk. Plus it adds a feeling of protection which makes you more comfortable, especially when dealing with strangers all day.
Out = Boxers- Not freeballing because girls find that disgusting, but not BB's either because a little freedom while out and about is better than none. The boys need to breathe after all.
On October 25 2012 00:47 DownOnMyNiece wrote: Whatever mom buys for me.
I'm 25 years old
ever thought about getting your own place?
I live on my own but for some reason have never bought underwear except when I go home once a year or so. Everything else I do on my own, but my mum notices my underwear looking all frayed and shit and buys some for me without me asking.
ahahah same. She'll end up doing my washing without asking then proceed to bug me about the state of my clothes... then poof next morning on the bed.. new underwear. I pretend I don't want her to buy them for me but yeah ! love you mum
I wear both, depending on situation. Boxer-briefs when playing sports and wearing jeans. Boxers all other times, aka going to sleep, chilling on computer
On October 25 2012 01:23 GhandiEAGLE wrote: I'm a man. I wear Lim Yo-Hwan.
I wear the shorter, terse version of him.
I prefer them because they aren't suffocating my crotch (yet still supportive), but at the same time they aren't so long/ baggy/ loose that I have too much extra material underneath my shorts or pants. It's most comfortable for me.
Used to wear briefs as a kid. Everybody did as far as I knew. Around 3rd grade one of my best friends moved into the neighborhood, and he and his older brother (who we both idolized) wore boxers. Tried em out and the difference is shocking: so much more room to breathe and better comfort temperature wise, plus designs (the real reason I think anybody ever wore modern boxers to begin with) were nifty compared to bland ol' tighty whities.
I've since moved on to knit material boxers. Loose fitting, comfortable, and so light you'd swear they weren't there under something heavy like denim. Plus, the entire garment stretches elastically, not just the waistband, so you have entire freedom of movement in all activities without pulling the waistband up or down. I love these things.
I'm surprised at the amount of people that don't wear briefs. I thought that at least 10-20% of you would be brief wearers. I thought boxers were coming out of fashion and boxer-briefs coming in.
On October 25 2012 01:50 Dosey wrote: Gaming = Freeball- Nothing is more annoying than your underwear riding up while playing. Plus it's comfortable as hell.
Work = BoxerBriefs (long)- It's always best to not be swinging around when engaging with potential buyers. Also, less need to fix yourself... so customers aren't put off by you grabbing your junk. Plus it adds a feeling of protection which makes you more comfortable, especially when dealing with strangers all day.
Out = Boxers- Not freeballing because girls find that disgusting, but not BB's either because a little freedom while out and about is better than none. The boys need to breathe after all.
ROFL, literally :D Well written dude ! Especially the work part xD
I wear a lot of tight jeans (jeans that only fags and hipsters wear in the US, or so I've been taught by the Internet) and there is no way to fit large boxers in those.
On October 25 2012 02:53 Gigaudas wrote: I wear a lot of tight jeans (jeans that only fags and hipsters wear in the US, or so I've been taught by the Internet) and there is no way to fit large boxers in those.
Tight boxers for me.
I've heard almost the opposite from those that wear your type of pants. Boxer-briefs and briefs can leave an outline in your pants that show your underwear. They say that boxers are better because they are a thinner fabric and don't leave an outline. I guess it just depends on how tight your tight pants are.
On October 25 2012 00:47 DownOnMyNiece wrote: Whatever mom buys for me.
I'm 25 years old
ever thought about getting your own place?
I live on my own but for some reason have never bought underwear except when I go home once a year or so. Everything else I do on my own, but my mum notices my underwear looking all frayed and shit and buys some for me without me asking.
Same here. Actually I don't even think I've ever bought clothes for myself period. Just whatever I get for birthday/christmas will last the year.
Holy shit im glad its not just me. Aside from a few band/gig shirts! hahaha
Same here actually, I've never bought underwear myself (though I buy most other clothes). =P
Hell yeah other people just jealous they mommy don't love them ha! Really though lucky people who have mothers that still buy them clothes n shit!
I'd prefer briefs because they feel more comfortable and look sexy but I have a ton of boxers from birthday/christmas gifts so I wear both really :D It's funny how much I loved boxers growing up and was considered "manly" to get boxers and briefs had a nickname called "butthuggers" hahaha
I'm in the same boat as a lot of you apparently rofl. I never have to buy clothes my mother always ends up getting me something at random intervals so I never have to.
Briefs all the way, sometimes boxer-briefs when I'm in the mood. Nothing too tight that'd crush my junk, but just snug enough to keep the family together without anyone hanging out. Hate the chafing from boxers as well as the "hanging feel" you get from them.
^lol dude, you wear compression shorts as your normal underwear? If I put on a pair of my football compression shorts as underwear, I think people I walk by would start dropping dead by the end of the day. hopefully yours aren't also used for sports
On October 25 2012 09:53 FallDownMarigold wrote: ^lol dude, you wear compression shorts as your normal underwear? If I put on a pair of my football compression shorts as underwear, I think people I walk by would start dropping dead by the end of the day. hopefully yours aren't also used for sports
On October 25 2012 09:53 FallDownMarigold wrote: ^lol dude, you wear compression shorts as your normal underwear? If I put on a pair of my football compression shorts as underwear, I think people I walk by would start dropping dead by the end of the day. hopefully yours aren't also used for sports
I wear compression shorts relatively frequently, but only as boxer-brief substitutes (which I also wear). They're nice for chilly winter months.
On October 25 2012 09:53 FallDownMarigold wrote: ^lol dude, you wear compression shorts as your normal underwear? If I put on a pair of my football compression shorts as underwear, I think people I walk by would start dropping dead by the end of the day. hopefully yours aren't also used for sports
I wear compression shorts relatively frequently, but only as boxer-brief substitutes (which I also wear). They're nice for chilly winter months.
I've never tried compression shorts. I've also never really done much intensive physical activity to merit buying any.
On October 25 2012 05:37 Epishade wrote: Ok... who voted for going commando? lol.
I switch between loose boxers and tight briefs. I prefer briefs though.
Commando in the summer is a great thing when wearing shorts. I once played basketball commando i have to say it was possibly one of the greatest feeling ever, my crotch got maximum air flow relief and i wasn't even half as sweaty as normal.
Now in the cold weather with jeans i try not to go commando, i have a terrible fear that i will zip my dick when i go to the urinal or something.
Now i wear boxers. Just have never tried anything different although i use to wear underwear for a number of years
I hate buying underwear. Just bought xtra large but they are too small. My ass is and thigs are so fucking huge, despite me not being underweight and being in great shape. If I buy xxL the will be way too loose on my stomach.
On October 25 2012 00:47 DownOnMyNiece wrote: Whatever mom buys for me.
I'm 25 years old
ever thought about getting your own place?
I've been living on my once since I was 17, it's just that mom always buys me socks and boxers.
She knows I hate cloth shopping, and I've been wearing the same brand of black slim fit t-shirts, grey dickies work pants and white chucks since I stopped growing.
On October 26 2012 01:08 Tewks44 wrote: Wow, I'm surprised how popular the boxer-briefs are. I'd always thought normal boxers would have a landslide victory.
I kinda thought boxer briefs would win, I'm just surprised by the disparity between boxers and briefs.
Would be curious to see how the results are divided regionally. I don't think I have ever seen anyone wear boxers as underwear where I am at. Not sure if they even sell them at stores here. Look uncomfortable as hell tho. Wouldn't want my junk swinging around in my pants. Briefs all the way.
Boxers all the way... I hate tight shit on my thighs all day so I can't stand wearing briefs. Boxers are there, but u can't feel them cuz they are loose, so its perfect.
They don't have to be so tight that you can see every ballsack-crease, they just fit a little tighter than boxers, which essentially are shorts with shorter legs.
On October 26 2012 04:48 Zealotdriver wrote: These briefers/boxerbriefers confound me. How can you tolerate wearing a bra on your genitals? How can you deal with the constant constriction?
I can say just the opposite about you. How can you possibly enjoy having your stuff slam around inside, stick to your leg when it's hot out?
On October 26 2012 01:08 Tewks44 wrote: Wow, I'm surprised how popular the boxer-briefs are. I'd always thought normal boxers would have a landslide victory.
Cosidering avg age on TL is 13 it is no surprise. Im sure grown ppl wear boxers most of the time.
I go by make rather than type, for some reason anything by Calvin Klein just fits me really well. i guess i have a similar body shape to the mannequin or whatever they design them on ^^
Boxers and boxer briefs are both pretty comfortable, but I have more boxers so that's what I usually wear. I've had to go commando a few times and that wasn't bad either...
im remember way back 2000 in yahoo chat, this question i encountered alot after the ASL question . im like wtf is a boxer? of course i didn't told them that. i play it cool and like i know it, and answer boxer. although i wear briefs.
On October 26 2012 01:08 Tewks44 wrote: Wow, I'm surprised how popular the boxer-briefs are. I'd always thought normal boxers would have a landslide victory.
Cosidering avg age on TL is 13 it is no surprise. Im sure grown ppl wear boxers most of the time.
It's actually the other way around. Most kids wear briefs or boxers because that's what their parents buy them. Then they grow up, get self-conscious, and start thinking that briefs are a bit ridiculous (unless worn by an extremely athletic person) and that boxers look sloppy as fuck. So they end up switching to boxer-briefs because it looks sharp and modern.
On October 26 2012 06:23 jdseemoreglass wrote: I haven't worn a pair of underwear in 10 years. It's liberating and breezy. I'm never going back.
Ahaha. Going to call you the Conservative Commando now
Half of TL thinks I'm an extreme radical and half thinks I'm conservative. Guess that's inevitable when you reject the false party dichotomies. Anything sounds good when you append it with Commando, so I don't mind being called conservative as much as I normally would.
On October 26 2012 04:48 Zealotdriver wrote: These briefers/boxerbriefers confound me. How can you tolerate wearing a bra on your genitals? How can you deal with the constant constriction?
I can say just the opposite about you. How can you possibly enjoy having your stuff slam around inside, stick to your leg when it's hot out?
I enjoy the swinging action of my junk; it feels good slamming this way and that. Nothing sticks because boxers provide sufficient ventilation and keep the crotch area dry.
I think it's funny when people say that they like the breeze when wearing boxers or going commando. Rarely do I shove fans into my pants, so I'm not really sure what breeze they're talking about.
On October 26 2012 01:08 Tewks44 wrote: Wow, I'm surprised how popular the boxer-briefs are. I'd always thought normal boxers would have a landslide victory.
Cosidering avg age on TL is 13 it is no surprise. Im sure grown ppl wear boxers most of the time.
It's actually the other way around. Most kids wear briefs or boxers because that's what their parents buy them. Then they grow up, get self-conscious, and start thinking that briefs are a bit ridiculous (unless worn by an extremely athletic person) and that boxers look sloppy as fuck. So they end up switching to boxer-briefs because it looks sharp and modern.
Giving a fuck about the way you look (boxers look sloppy), or what your buddies might think of it (briefs are ridiculous), seems teenager behaviour rather than anything else, to be honest.
On October 26 2012 01:08 Tewks44 wrote: Wow, I'm surprised how popular the boxer-briefs are. I'd always thought normal boxers would have a landslide victory.
Cosidering avg age on TL is 13 it is no surprise. Im sure grown ppl wear boxers most of the time.
It's actually the other way around. Most kids wear briefs or boxers because that's what their parents buy them. Then they grow up, get self-conscious, and start thinking that briefs are a bit ridiculous (unless worn by an extremely athletic person) and that boxers look sloppy as fuck. So they end up switching to boxer-briefs because it looks sharp and modern.
Giving a fuck about the way you look (boxers look sloppy), or what your buddies might think of it (briefs are ridiculous), seems teenager behaviour rather than anything else, to be honest.
Wrong
ACTING like giving a fuck about the way you look (especially with the opposite sex around), but secretly giving all the fucks in the world is actual teenage behaviour.
1. I don't like dangling. It's uncomfortable and can lead to some inappropriate dick outline. When working out I like very supportive briefs or an athletic supporter (jock strap).
2. Contrary to popular belief, supportive underwear isn't going to fry your sperm. Whether you're wearing briefs or boxers the cremaster action is going to take place, moving your testicles away from your body cavity. If you're otherwise healthy and have good sperm count, you're fine.
3. Way more sex appeal. I have great legs and a nice butt. Why am I hiding these on the occasion I'm in my underwear around other people?
4. Better under clothing. No leg bands to ride up, no swaths of cloth to bunch up anyway, and lower rise.
Since I started rock climbing I've started to prefer briefs and boxer-briefs as they're more comfortable and allow for a wider range of motion with my legs. I actually tore the seams in a pair of boxers doing a high heel hook because they were riding a bit low.
Boxer-Briefs. I used to wear boxers for a while, but once I've changed to briefs because of the looks I don't even like wearing them anymore. Much less comfortable for me.
EPT
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