Women have always chosen their lingerie with great care, but it’s not often that men do the same! Male underwear, having always been rather simple, has never really met all the specific requirements for men. This has now changed greatly in recent years. Fabrics are a lot more sophisticated these days, and can vary as much as cuts and finishes. In addition, many patented technologies are being added to collections every year, aimed at improving the frontal comfort of your underwear. We’ve prepared an exclusive summary to guide you through your selections, and by the end of it you’ll know exactly what to choose. Forget that boring pair of knickers from the discount store and find out which underwear is perfect for you!
WHAT SHAPE AND CUT OF FRONTAL POUCH FOR MEN’S UNDERWEAR SHOULD I CHOOSE?
Choose a men’s underwear cut tailored to your needs
Comfortable underwear for everyday life
Brief: The brief has a very fitted cut. It perfectly fits the body’s shape for optimal comfort. The front pouch holds your parts perfectly and keeps them in place all day long. The brief comes in many in different styles: in a tanga brief version with beautiful high-cut sides on the hips, in an empty bottom version cut at the back like a jockstrap or in a mini and ultra-low-rise version for a more sexy look, it’s up to you.
Boxer: The boxer is very elegant. This is the ultimate male underwear. Just like the brief, it has a body-hugging cut but still remains less snug and therefore more visible under clothing. Starting on the waist and ending at thigh level, the boxer emphasizes the leg muscles and provides superior comfort, preventing friction while walking or running. It is therefore perfect for sports practice. The great thing about boxers is that it’s made to fit all body shapes. No matter your size, you’ll find a boxer that fits. It’s a classic, timeless piece.
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Seductive men’s underwear
Thong: Initially made only for women, the thong is becoming more and more popular in the men’s wardrobe. Its minimalist cut allows it to be worn discreetly as it is invisible under clothing. It reveals the buttocks which makes it a really seductive piece and emphasizes your forms. The front part consists only of the pouch that supports your male parts. Although previously considered very uncomfortable by men, the thong continues to evolve. Brands specialising in men’s underwear are continually adding new improvements for more comfort. The thong’s front pouch now offers much more space and support, making the thong increasingly trendy among men.
Jockstrap: Coming from the sports universe, the jockstrap is characterized by one front pouch placed to support your front parts and two elastic bands at the back placed under the buttocks to add roundness and a push up effect. The jockstrap ensures great support, limits friction and doesn’t hinder the body, allowing for a greater freedom of movement. Its opening at the back makes one feel like they’re wearing nothing for an ultra sexy effect, and is a bit provocative. If you have doubts about the front pouch, know that you will feel just as comfortable as you would in a brief or a boxer. The front pouch remains the same, only the back differs in style and feel.
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Underwear adapted to the sports practice
For comfortable sports practice, we advise you to wear briefs or boxers. The front pouch offers space, and the cut provides optimal support without friction for an excellent freedom of movement. Both styles are available in a wide variety of materials, colors and patterns and are offered by many brands at a varied prices. You can also pick jockstraps. As we mentioned before, this cut was originally intended for the sport. In any case, choose a cut or a front pouch which doesn’t compress your parts and in which you feel good, with space to move. Check out our past article on how to choose underwear for sport here.
Of course, the fabrics you choose for your underwear should play a major role in your decision, as this affects the frontal pouch comfort. Choose lightweight, breathable materials such as cotton and microfiber for sports and daily wear, and more sensual, sexy materials like transparent mesh for a seductive look. For more information concerning the fabrics of your underwear for men, we refer you directly to one of our previous articles.
The different shapes of men’s underwear front pouches
After deciding on the shape of your underwear, it is essential to consider the size and characteristics of the front pouch. There are no rules, it’s a personal preference. However the possibilities are numerous. It’s up to you to decide whether you prefer an ergonomic front pouch for more comfort and freedom, or a simpler and more common model. The style of front pouches are becoming increasingly diverse, capable of meeting the needs of both the simplest and most demanding of you. For brands, this is the asset not to neglect to convince customers.
Most men’s underwear as we know them don’t have a well-adapted front pouch. They are fairly flat and rarely anatomically shaped, leaving little space for your assets. This is the case of many models from Emporio Armani, DIM or Diesel. The pouch meets simple comfort and maintenance needs. They will not meet the requirements of men who would look for something more specific to their morphology or their desires.
On the other hand, if you don’t like your male parts being compressed or if you prefer having more space without necessarily wearing briefs or boxers with a push up system, there are brands that carry underwear with front pouches that have more advanced cuts. The Californian brand Andrew Christian offers “basic” pouches, with slightly deeper and bigger cuts that also give great support. But you can also find men’s briefs, shortys and boxers with anatomically shaped pouches or with an integrated pocket-type style. These front pouches are more ergonomic as they wrap around and keep your private parts snug and comfortable.
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FRONT POUCH WITH MORE INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES
Innovative front pouch for comfortable underwear
For brands to differentiate themselves from their competitors and convince their consumers, they have to innovate and surprise by constantly improving their products. The front pouch is probably the most important thing in men’s underwear, and that’s why it requires the most attention. Brands continue to bring new technologies for more comfort and support. Here is an overview of the most innovative front pouches.
In first place is Andrew Christian’s Almost Naked front pouch. You’ll feel like you’re not wearing any underwear at all. The pouch naturally supports the genitals, without compressing them, and the fabric made from bamboo fiber gives it incomparable comfort and softness.
Last but not least, we couldn’t go without mentioning the ergonomic Calvin Klein pouch and its Focused models as well as the Free Fall front pouch from the Anatomic Rounderbum collections. They offer maximum space with their pre-formed front pouch in which your attributes will slip into like a glove.
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Increase your frontal volume without adding foam
Push-Up technologies of men’s underwear allow to define, increase and enhance the volume of your anatomy. We refer to push-up underwear as those with padding system, such as Pack Up technology. It is a thin, removable polyester foam, placed at the front of the underwear to maximize frontal volume by giving a push-up effect. The Pack Up system is not only integrated in some underwear but also in some swimsuits. You will also find the package technology. Thanks to the dual action of the “Enhancer Package” front pocket and removable foam, your attributes will both raised and projected forward, giving both volume and comfort.
There are also push up men’s underwear styles which exist without foam that give a convex and sculpting effect. Andrew Christian is the forerunner in Men’s Foamless Push-Up with its Show-It models. This is a stretched cotton wall, placed in front of the pouch. It consists of a round opening to place your male parts for a perfect fit and more voluminous effect. Of course, this is just a non-exhaustive list of men’s push-up underwear technologies. It’s up to your preference to pick the ones that suit you best.
That’s it for our special front pouch guide! Hopefully this helps you make your choice on what kind of underwear to buy. We’ll see you next week on underwear.fr for more news and advice!
I have generally gone through for tighty undies that they gives itching and sweating to the body. But, here I got to know that when we choose the right fabric for wearing the pouch underwear then it gives you sexy feel. I am totally impressed the way you explained for wearing the pouch underwear with great comfort and support. I will definitely try out this.
Thank you!
Great analysis of the shape and fit of mens underwear. At the end of the day, having comfort is best of all.
My husband read this article and decided to try push up underwear. he was very impressed (and so was I!) Thanks to a little tech help he feels really confident. Thanks for the helpful info.
I love boxers and I totally agree with your point that boxer is very elegant. I Think men’s boxers are very comfortable from front and back. I have brought many underwear and I think boxers gives me good coverage and gives me a proper shape.