The Bottom Drawer Forums

We're all at different stages of our 'bottom drawer' journey. For many of us who have been conditioned on boxers/board shorts, making a step to briefs, especially in public feels really scary. It shouldn't be though - they're a totally normal garment, practical, good looking, and no skimpier than ...

Good on you Brennan87 - impressive to lose weight and to be willing to try a new underwear style - I also hated that bunching feeling when I once wore boxers. I don't see why anyone would these days! I would skip boxer briefs and recommend proper briefs - nothing beats them for comfort and they look ...

My first thong was a shiny novelty man's thong from Primark I bought when I was about 17. Taking it up to the counter to pay was very nerve racking! Would love to know what the cashier thought :lol: I wore it to biology class the next day. It was very distracting feeling the material in my crack ...

I rinse mine well, squeeze (but not twist) then hang to dry. Never go in the washing machine unless worn on the beach

Yep I actually prefer unbranded. Don't like the stigma the brands carry, and you pay a lot more for them. I think there are less unbranded options for the more skimpier styles, but for briefs there are some decent options available

Straight - 99% briefs, occasionally thongs. Swim in briefs. I genuinely think that most men whatever their sexuality would prefer briefs to boxers if they gave it a try

I wouldn't wear a thong to swim in a public pool, briefs totally as they are a universally accepted swimming garment (even if not universally worn), but I think a thong could make others at the pool feel uncomfortable

As a doctor who wears thongs at work, yes I do I can assure you we see people wearing all types of underwear, its really not an issue so please just wear whatever you normally would