With the calendar turning over to June, I’m going to take a short break from writing reviews. I’ll still be entirely responsive on my Sales page, and might even add another round of pairs to peruse, but my regular posting schedule will be put on hold until some time in July. With many things opening back up this summer, I’m anticipating a fair amount of activity both in and outside of work that I’ll be doing! Take care, y’all. =3
Thrust – briefs – Orange//Green – Large//Medium
106
Material: 95% Cotton, 5% Spandex, but while this blend is common, they way it’s been done here is definitely not. The fabric here feels somewhat synthetic despite being mostly cotton, and feels oddly slick and tight, and also incredibly thin. In fact, everything about these pairs just feels a bit tight, even with the Large, which is a bit odd and a tad restrictive to me.
Aesthetic: Ho boy, these briefs are the embodiment of “loud and proud”! While I’ve talked multiple times about the red-white-black color combination before, it’s possible to get similar effects with any strong, saturated color in place of the red, and that’s exactly what’s happened here. The racing stripes going vertically down the front absolutely draw your eye to the curve of the pouch – these pairs are entirely about having that “in your face” look, it absolutely demands to be noticed.
Waistband: Very nicely stretchy though maybe a tad bit sturdier than normal, and a bit taller than some other waistbands, but otherwise pretty typical. What’s not typical here is the fact that the tags are actually affixed to the left hip instead of the small of the back – and it absolutely works.
Pouch: The pouch has a relatively nice shape to it, though nothing incredibly promoting. As with the fabric in general, the pouch does feel a bit on the tight side even with the larger pair, which has its pros and cons. On one hand, having the pair stretch tightly over your junk can make your bulge look more impressive, and having everything strapped down can be great for athletic activity too; on the other hand, being constantly squeezed can also just be generally uncomfortable. Still, almost always looks great, no matter how you try positioning your junk. The construction of the pair makes it such that wearing your willie up or willie down doesn’t actually seem to have much effect on the presentation of your bulge when looking at it from the front, which is an interesting consequence of the fabric pattern and stitching. (The positioning is clearer when viewed from the side, of course.)
Backside: Plainest part of the pairs, but the strong color and big brand print across the waistband make it look nice enough. Not quite full coverage, and the tightness of the pair lets the lower part of your cheeks separate a bit as the fabric comes up between them – nowhere near the point of a wedgie, of course; only just enough to have that visual representation.
Legs: As with much of the pair, the leg openings feel a bit tight and restrictive, though even with the Medium for me, it’s not to the extent of being deal-breaking by any means – it’s just a bit tight, and probably not something you’d want to wear for an extended amount of time.
Overall: 3/5 – I’d say these are an absolute 5/5 for looks, but only a passable 25 for comfort. Excellent pairs to wear to a club or maybe to the gym, but probably not something I’d recommend wearing for a full day unless you definitely like having that tighter feel for your undies.
Great for: Sexy wear
Good for: Activewear
I’ve talked about Skull & Bones a couple times before, but have yet to get around to buying a pair for myself… Sooner or later I need to fix that!
This pair is noticeably more subdued in design than the two previous pairs I did reblog reviews on as it’s just a two-color moderately geometric design instead of the really creative prints on those other two. Still, I like it! Orange is one of my favorite colors, and the use of the stripes here – or, maybe more appropriately, the lack of their use on the middle panel – certainly directs your eyes right to the pouch! Which, in this case, is being filled out fairly well. =-)
Unfortunately, the quality of the photo makes it rather hard to discern the quality of the fabric here… It does looks a little synthetic here, which wouldn’t be one of the things I’d prefer wearing unless it was for athletic activity. And to be fair, this pair does look like the fabric is somewhat low-friction and designed for lots of movement, so that could be entirely intentional. (It might even be a swim trunk?) The legs appear to be trunk-length, and I would personally prefer them to be a bit longer, especially as the far leg in this pic seems to have bunched upward a little bit compared to the leg in the foreground.
Still, sexy pair, I love the colors, and I could totally see this as great for exercise or similar. Would definitely be willing to at least try it out at some point!
Under Pockets – boxer briefs – black – Large
105
Material: 95% Cotton, 5% Spandex, which is something we’ve seen before often, and for good reason – usually comes across as a lightweight, soft, stretchy bland. The material for this particular pair doesn’t feel quite as breathable as some other pairs, but that’s maybe splitting hairs, it’s still pretty nice.
Aesthetic: Pretty utilitarian with the all-black look and the plain white statement of the brand name along the waistband. The white pocket openings fit into that utilitarian aesthetic as well with the squared-off appearance.
Waistband: Very nicely stretchy, and a bit taller than some other waistbands, but otherwise pretty typical.
Pouch: Under Pockets relies on a very traditional boxer design with the vertical fly and not a ton of shape. However, there is a bit of a cupped shape at the bottom of the fly structure, so that’s kinda nice. As with a lot of traditional boxer briefs, though, the lower “corners” of the pouch area often do not come up against the torso, especially after general movement, so you may often get a bit of an open, unsupported feeling from this pair.
Backside: Pretty plain, as it’s also all black, which has the added effect that any shaping the backside does do would be lost visually. Like many mass-produced boxer briefs, though, there isn’t much shaping going on back here anyway. There is, of course, a little bit of visual intrigue with the white pocket openings providing a little bit of visual punch near your hips, so that’s nice I guess.
Legs: Okay, love these legs. =-)
Other: The major gimmick of this brand is, of course, the built-in pockets on the sides of the underwear. I won’t talk about whether this is a practical, useful idea or not, but what I will say is that these pockets have been executed wonderfully. They’re not bulky in any way, and yet are fairly sizeable, and the extra fabric is still nicely lightweight and soft. The pockets are worked into the pair by having vertical panels of fabric on each side of the pair, and the extra seams are entirely unnoticeable. Honestly, I’d like to see more brands realize that features on the sides of a pair can offer design flexibility that features in front or in back may not be as good for.
Overall: 3.5/5 – Honestly, a pretty solid pair overall, pockets or not! The potential lack of support between the legs is the only minor issue, as that can be largely avoided if you’re not moving around much (or if you’re moving around quite a lot and the ease of motion is a good thing).
Great for: Loungewear, Everyday wear
Good for: Activewear
Backpack Harness – Rainbow (Red Edge) – One Size
104
This is going to be a mini-review of sorts, as harnesses don’t fit well into my normal format, and I don’t have as much of a story to tell as the last time I reviewed a harness.
I ordered this harness from OtterBoy.com about a month ago, at the same time I ordered some Seobean bulge boxers (in two different sizes since I knew it was an Asian brand, and those tend to run small, but even the XL was too small for me despite the website saying otherwise…). Not sure exactly what prompted me to get a harness – might have been the rainbows, might have been the matching armbands (because I love putting together matching outfits) – but I’m glad I got it! It’s honestly pretty nice. Looks pretty good in my opinion, and the fabric is pretty comfy. It’s entirely fabric, too, nothing else aside from the labels; just wish I knew what kind of fabric it was!
Now, I don’t know exactly what brand this harness is… It came in some AlexanderS packaging, but the directly labels on the harness and armbands themselves say “Clever-MenMode”. I have trouble re-finding this harness from either name, and can only find it either on OtterBoy.com or on OhMyUnderwear.com (which I’ve also ordered from before, though not sure I’d order from either site again).
Wherever this is from, it’s a nice harness to have, I think. Fairly soft, fits well enough, and I do quite like how it has those matching armbands. I don’t yet know what pants or underwear I would pair it with, and it’s a bit more exposing that I’m used to since there’s literally no front to it at all, but I’m sure I’ll figure something out! Any suggestions?
This angle doesn’t let you see much of the jockstrap itself, but I think there’s enough here to make a review on!
The brand here is Coyote, one I haven’t found before seeing this picture, and it seems like it’s a fairly straightforward, simple brand based on their website. They don’t offer many different types of underwear, and they don’t seem to name any of their offerings either. What they do, though, seems to be done fairly well!
The pair here is the burgundy version of their jockstrap, with the color being the only thing differentiating it from most* of their other jockstrap options. All seem to have a fairly softer fabric for the pouch, maybe a bit on the thicker side, so I’m guessing they’re very comfy. The waistband is a bit taller (2″) than you find on most underwear, though actually not atypical for more traditional jockstrap, which is nice. The straps seem pretty typical, though in looking at these I’m starting to think of how the anchor point and angle of the straps affects wear between jockstraps… Maybe something I should look into for a future post! Whatever the case, I think I’d definitely be willing to try a pair of Coyotes at some point.
(* They do have a “second style” of jockstrap as well, but the only difference is the setup of the stripe patter on the waistband)
Good Devil – GD1018 C-String – White Leopard – One Size
103
Material: 100% Polyester, which doesn’t necessarily sound great as it’s all synthetic, but it’s honestly done quite well! Not listed here is the fact that a huge component of this underwear is a set of stiff wires that provide the main support (for the pair, not for your junk).
Aesthetic: Skimpy and frisky! The fact that it’s just a pouch means you’re revealing about as much skin as possible, and the white leopard print adds to the “wild side” look all the more. Then, if you do look around back, you can usually see the “string” wire peeking out from the top of your cheeks, which further compounds the feeling of naughty playfulness.
Pouch: I’ll talk just about the pouch itself here, and the wire “string” support in the next section. The pouch here is cool to the touch, (which is almost always very nice,) lightweight, and quite breathable for being 100% synthetic. It also has a great shape to it, though it does include a little bit too much space on the lower end of the pouch before it narrows between your legs. (You can see the looseness of the lower pouch in the second photo above.) This isn’t too much of an issue, and might be for the better for breathability’s sake, but it’s a bit odd. Overall, though, very nice pouch.
String: With no waistband and no straps, all pouch underwear needs some way of actually staying on your person. Usually this is accomplished by having the ring of the main opening either have a drawstring to narrow it around the base of your junk or snap in place there. Instead, Good Devil here has designed an entirely rigid framework that covers your crotch with a single thin wire slipping between your thighs and butt cheeks in such a way that the front and back of the wires – in theory – grip your torso from both sides to stay in place. In practice, this works well enough, and is usually aided by the fact that the “string” wire in back also is simply held in place by being wedged between your cheeks – basically, a very solid G-string. (And yes, the stiff wire is covered in fabric all the way around so it’s relatively comfortable.) Ideally, the lowest part of the wire would stay right up against the underside of your torso, but I’ve found that it tends to slide down half an inch or so, giving a slightly open feeling between your legs; part of this may be due to the fact that the tapering from the pouch loop to the single wire happens somewhat slowly, pushing back against your thighs a little bit right where they’re trying to meet your crotch. This can be a tad uncomfortable since you can’t fully bring your thighs together without the wire digging in a little. Also, depending on your rear, the tip of the “string” wire may stick up a bit too much, which can interfere with your pants and/or your seat back if you’re sitting down. Still, I think this is a very fun design, and one I’ve worn several times on days I just feel like exciting myself a little bit.
Overall: 3/5 – I think this is a very situational pair, and I’m sure there will probably be a number of guys who just don’t like the idea of stiff underwear (or of something, stiff or not, going between their cheeks). This pair isn’t for those guys, obviously, but I think it’d be fun for people to try out if they can get one.
Great for: Sexy wear
Good for: Everyday wear(?)
Raw Studio Designs – The Sock – Black Sheer – Large
102
Material: 92% Micro Fiber, 8% Lycra, and just WOW this feels amazing! Obviously quite breathable and lightweight, this mesh also ends up feeling almost frictionless, allowing for a ton of (somewhat sensual) movement within whatever pants you’re wearing.
Aesthetic: Clearly, this little black number doesn’t hide anything even while keeping everything “covered”, making it exude a very teasing and inviting aura. And of course, no straps either! Lots of skin to rub over smoothly.
Waistband: Incredibly stretchy and soft, it’s almost just the elastic itself – if you pull on it a little bit, you can see the stitching open right up to be its own mesh-like look.
Pouch: The pouch has a very nice shape to it, and the underside hem of the pouch comes up under your junk snugly but without being overly tight, no cutting in under your balls you at all. The pouch is a bit loose on me, which might be a function of getting a Large instead of a Medium (as my 33-35 waist straddles the 33/34 divide between Medium and Large, and they say that they run slim). If you compare this pair to my previous review, it almost looks like the underside comes up to the same height – but it feels lower enough to not be an issue, and if it really is coming up to the same height under my junk, it’s doing so in a way that’s not nearly as taut and cutting. I mean it’s seriously comfy, and also very effective – this is the first sling I’ve tried that hasn’t had a “failure” at some point in the day, (i.e. losing its grip and the pouch slipping off while still in your pants,) so that’s pretty awesome.
Backside/Legs: NA
Overall: 5/5 – If you want a sexy, see-though sling, GET THIS PAIR. Just do it. I was very tempted to give this a 4.5/5 instead just from the looseness of the pouch itself, but I can’t knock this pair for something that may or may not be a sizing issue and still feels amazing. This pair may become a favorite once I’ve worn it on multiple occasions.
Great for: Sexy wear, Sex wear
Good for: Everyday wear, Activewear, Loungewear(?), Sleepwear(?)
Everyone deserves to just sit back and have fun now and then, right? That’s the feel I get from a pair like these with the bright colors an cartoon fruit. =-D The pair has relatively short legs, so I personally might not like wearing it as much as other people might, but it overall looks pretty darn comfortable! The fabric seems soft enough, no big problems with the leg hems, and the pouch has a fairly nice if not super-pronounced shape – all in all, probably a nice pair for everyday wear. And of course, it looks so fun! Sure to bring a smile to the face of anyone who happens to get the opportunity to see your bananas. 😉
Side note: apparently this is the first time I’ve featured Supawear on the blog… I should look into them at some point soon I guess!
Andrew Christian – Almost Naked Freedom Jock w/ Show-It – Lime – Small
101
Material: 95% Cotton, 5% Spandex, and unsurprisingly feels very soft and cotton-y while also having a nice bit of stretch – but more on that later. Very lightweight and breathable.
Aesthetic: Lime green main fabric with a deep purple hem and a rainbow waistband can only be summed up by saying “Candy Pop!”. Bright with just the right of amount of intentional jarring, this pair absolutely demands to be looked at. And once you do look, you notice the lack of straps or anything on the back at all, which can absolutely catch you off-guard if you’re not used to seeing sling underwear (a.k.a. strapless jocks, “socks”, or however you want to categorize them).
Waistband: Softer and stretchier than some other waistbands, but otherwise pretty typical. Two-part tag in the back; I don’t recall exactly what it felt like when new, but by now it’s all quite soft (and the hanging part of the tag on my pair is uniformly frayed now).
Pouch: This pair is listed as both “Almost Naked” and “Show-It”, which I generally feel like are two non-compatible styles of AC’s design inventory, as the Show-It necessitates an inner C-ring that conflicts with the free-movement, feels-line-wearing-nothing idea behind Almost Naked, but here I can at least see when they’re both listed. Ahead of the inner C-ring, the pouch itself is fairly large and loose, which does fit that Almost Naked ideology. Still, the Show-It tech limits movement and definitely feels like it’s there, so it’s definitely not Almost Naked. The other big issue that I personally have with this pair is a common worry with slings that, for me, has been exacerbated by sizing, and that’s under-scrotum cut-in. In order for slings to stay on during the day, they usually have to have some level of grip on your anatomy, and sometimes that grip can be too strong, particularly under your junk, which is obviously undesired. You can see in the second picture above that the purple lower hem has come way up high between my thighs, and that’s not even where the underside of the internal C-ring is (see below). My balls have been pulled up incredibly far, giving that cut-in feeling below, meaning I can’t wear this pair for very long at all, and I think part of the reason that the bottom hem of this pair has come up so high is that the pair has stretched horizontally a fair amount to fit around my hips – if I had a larger size, the vertical compression in response to the horizontal stretch wouldn’t be nearly as much, and this pair would probably be a lot more comfortable. That’s why I’m selling this pair, so hopefully someone slimmer than me can really make this pair shine.
Backside/Legs: NA
Overall: 2.5/5 – I mostly rate this on the lower side simply for poor fit, which I don’t normally do, but I’m also not as much a fan of AC’s Show-It design either. It does have its place, though! (Which I may feature in a future review.) In the meantime, I do think this pair is easily a 4/5 or 4.5/5 on looks alone, so that’s on the fun site.
Great for: Sexy wear, Sex wear
Good for: Activewear(?)
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