Raw Studio Designs – The Sock – Black Sheer – Large

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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(?)

The mesh of this pouch makes me think that this is the MAX ULTRA Thong, since I don’t think anything else Ergowear carries features a mesh like this. The image currently on their site looks like a higher ratio of fabric-to-holes, but it still fits pretty well!

Most of the Ergowear pairs I have are from the Feel line, but I do already have some MAX thongs, and you can see on those or see right here that the MAX pouch has a much stricter and more intentional shape to it. While the idea is completely different than the loose pouch with under-support of the Feel line, it is also executed basically flawlessly – Ergowear absolutely lives up to its ergonomic name with their pouches!

On this particular pair above, of course the major feature is the mesh itself. Just from the image here, it almost looks like a rubbery, plasticy kind of fabric, but not one that would be incredibly uncomfortable. For the record, the fabric is listed as 85% Nylon, 15% Lycra, the latter of which definitely has not been mentioned much on this blog! It’s definitely synthetic, but I’m very interested as to how this would feel. =-)

Mao Jiang – transparent mesh boxers – Lilac – Large

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Material: The website I ordered these from – Queer in the World – only says these are “a nylon/spandex blend for the ultimate in comfort and style”, and the tag on the pair itself doesn’t give the details, so I have no clue exactly what nylon/spandex blend these actually are! The fabric, though, definitely is incredibly comfy and breathable, and doesn’t have the mesh-bumps problem that can occur sometimes. The stretch is amazing, as is just the feel of the fabric, and of course it’s incredibly lightweight and breathable, so I think fabric style this is a win.
Aesthetic: Between the mesh and the diamond pattern and the color, this looks a lot like lingerie to me, and it’s quite fun!
Waistband: The actual structure of the waistband is covered with a thin layer of the purple fabric, so it’s incredibly soft and comfy as it sits a bit above the hips.

Pouch: Nothing super-impressive about this pouch, but it’s still quite a good one overall! It’s got a nice shape, and the fabric feels great on your junk, on top of being light and stretchy enough for you to very easily wear your willie up or down; I think the tip of the pouch is slightly better arranged for down-wearing than up-wearing, if the pictures are anything to go by, but it’s a very small difference. There isn’t much to the underside of the pouch but the pair overall still provides a moderate amount of support.
Backside: Thanks to the mesh, you get to see just about everything! And even then, the pair provides just enough support for the back to look fairly nice, even reigning in my own personal flab back there moderately well. You can see the tag, of course, but I don’t think it’s too distracting.
Legs: I like the length here as made, (and of course the fabric is very comfy,) though they could be a bit longer too. The legs are the one area where the fit of these isn’t excellent, as you can see that they roll up a little bit in some of the images above, and the lower leg hem is definitely a bit narrower than my thigh circumference… Thankfully, the fabric is good enough that these issues don’t cause much discomfort, so it doesn’t bother me too much. I could have in theory tried buying another size up, which is honestly a considering you definitely need to make when buying Asian brands, but the waistband and pouch fit me quite nicely, so I think a size up (XL with waist 35″-37″ instead of the L with waist 33″-35″) might have been a bit much. IDK

Overall: 4/5 – Very fun, very comfy lingerie boxers! Sizing might be a bit of an issue, as might fabric issues if you have those concerning nylon or spandex. Simply getting some of these for yourself could be interesting too – I can’t find any other distributors aside from Queer in the World, where they’re currently on sale for $13. Definitely try them out if you’re looking for that sheer bedroom look!
Great for: Sexy wear
Good for: Loungewear, Everyday wear, Sleepwear

Excavating The Bin

I moved about three years ago, and when doing so, about half of my underwear collection was transported in a big plastic tub that has lived in my closet with very little interaction since. Well, with my 100th review coming up and wanting to expand my Sales offerings, I decided to really dig in to my underwear past!

Featured center foreground in the pic above are the rainbow of Mossimo boxer briefs that I got at Target years ago as the very beginnings of my underwear collection. Dead center are some of the pairs that I think border on lingerie, some from Envy, some from Gregg Homme, and the orange one from (I believe) CheapUndies of all places! And of course, several piles of different styles all around, most quite colorful. =-)

The still-bagged set of underwear mid-top left are other pairs I like and was just too lazy to pull out for this pic. X-D The two bags upper-right, though, are underwear that I had previously (before moving) set aside as pairs I could potentially sell off, so expect those to be added to my Sales page over the next month or so!

Andrew Christian – Retro Mesh Locker Room Jock – Black – Small

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Material: 90% Polyamide, 10% Spandex, which isn’t the stretchiest combination around, but it’s definitely very soft and very breathable! The breathability is both from the lightness of the fabric itself and from the obvious fact that this is a mesh pair, in the style of athletic pennies.
Aesthetic: I don’t want to say this is “suave”, because that definitely doesn’t feel right, but the blue here definitely gives a “cool” feel to compliment the slightly edgy feel of the black mesh. It’s not super loud, but it is intriguing and maybe slightly alluring.
Waistband: Pretty typical for AC waistbands! Both in terms of stiffness, stretchiness, and placement above your hips.
Pouch: While this is advertised as an “Almost Naked” pair, there actually is internal structure in this pouch in the Show-It vein with an internal C-ring creating a separate pouch area for your junk. The material and hemming on this feature, though, are stretchy to the point that it doesn’t forcibly push your junk into similar positions to true Show-It pairs, and more gently promotes your package instead.

Backside/Straps: The straps here are very soft and comfy! You might almost think they’re bordering on flimsy with how soft and fairly stretchy they are, but they’re definitely a reliable construction. For this whole area of the pair, there’s more blue than black, giving an almost space-y feel to their pair – and you are looking right at a full moon, after all! I say this pair does a great job of framing your cheeks.
Legs: Not much to say here! Definitely comfortable, soft edges here.
Overall: 4/5 – Jock briefs are an interesting hybrid style that can be somewhat unpopular, but I really like this pair! To the point that I had initially thought of putting this pair up for sale, but while preparing the Sales page and trying to write reviews for each pair, I decided I liked it too much to sell. X-D Not a pair that has a lot of opportunities for wear, if I’m being honest, but it looks and feels damn good.
Great for: Sexy wear, Sex wear
Good for: Activewear, Everyday wear

Thirsty Thursday 4/8

This sexy stud is sporting some See Through Mesh Trunks from the brand Bill & Brandon, which is a brand I had never heard of before researching this picture. The vast majority of their stuff isn’t as risque as this, but it looks like a very solid collection!

When they do want to do risque, though, they’re good at it! These trunks leave absolutely nothing up to the imagination, with a mesh that is much closer to “fishnet” than it is to “athletic gear”! The official website actually blurs the photos of this model… I’m glad it’s not blurred here. =3

Taking a quick step back from ~~his crotch~~ I mean, the thirst thing, I will say two comments about the construction of the pair itself. First, this looks like the kind of mesh that would be entirely impractical to wear underneath any other article of clothing; I’ve talked before about how some mesh, especially if it’s tight, creates a bumpiness sensation with the contact it allows between your skin and whatever is above the mesh. This pair is essentially entirely for showing off at a club or something to that effect.

Second, I worry a little bit about the pouch design. This model’s semi-engorged dick is clearly slanted off to the side, past the edge of where “the pouch” is supposed to be, and just based on how the mesh in those two inner panels is shaped here, I’m not sure that center section would do a good job of trying to keep everything between the lines.

Been a while since I reviewed anything from Bruno Menswear, so let’s fix that!

This picture really intrigued me because it wasn’t clear what was going on with the shorts… Well, they’re mesh! Just like the crop top is! (The yellow thong inside the shorts in this image is not sold as part of this outfit.) This outfit is the “Coordinado” crop top and short (sold separately) from the LOVEPRIDE collection (see: the rainbow stripes on the crop top’s shoulder straps).

This Coordinado looks quite nice overall! My one concern here is material – anything heavy on mesh can feel very synthetic, so there’s a chance this doesn’t feel great to wear, especially the crop top. I would love to try it, though! Especially since the mesh of the shorts makes it easy to show off whatever you’re wearing underneath – if anything ;3

Breedwell – Moto Brief – Red – L

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Material: 76% Nylon, 24% Spandex, and quite comfy! I believe this only describes the pouch material and the top of the back, as most of the pair is actually mesh of some sort. The pouch material is relatively low-friction and hugs your junk quite nicely.
Aesthetic: Loud and somewhat athletic-looking, honestly I think the best description for this look is “DTF”. It’s very in-your-face and show-off-y, with the general impression that this pair is very durable and ready for action of some sort. There’s something about the red/white/black combo that just scream virility, at least to me… (And I have several other reviews in the same vein as that, soooo yeah.) Along with the blocky brand name plastered across the waistband, this pair if bold, brash, and breed-ready.
Waistband: Soft and stretchy enough, but a hair tighter than some other pairs I’ve reviewed recently; nothing uncomfortable by any means, just enough that I notice the difference with the elastic. It’s also a hair taller than some of the other waistbands I’ve seen recently, which I like; it’s built to stay on and in place through whatever you do. There is a tag in the back of the waistband, but it’s printed on and you won’t notice it.
Pouch: As mentioned with the material above, the pouch hugs your junk very nicely! It’s not really a shaped pouch at all, but between its stretchiness and how well is wraps around you, you’re almost always going to get a good bulge from it. It’s not overly tight in any way, and it does a good job of keeping your junk off of your thighs. Also, the U-Fly here is great! There’s enough overlap in the two panels of fabric that you’re not just going to slip out easily, but the width of the opening and the stretch of the hems makes it a breeze to whip your willie out for going to the bathroom (or other uses).
Backside: Now this is interesting! Not many briefs can do a “look at me” ass regardless of how much cake you have like this one can! Not only is the two-panel design (with a hint of the hip strap panels showing too) already an eye-catching design choice, the colors then accentuate the paneling, and finally the entire lower panel is just mesh! Now, I’ve mentioned in the past the mesh can be hit or miss because a bad mesh can make it feel like your skin is “bubbling” through the mesh holes, but this pair suffers no such ill – the mesh is fantastic. It certainly makes the pair quite breathable! The mesh also leads to the appearance of a dark strap down your cheek – obviously it’s just a lighting thing, but I think it’s a fun, almost-naughty look.
Legs: Nothing of note for the leg openings here! Just a generally nice fit.
Other: While there is a Moto Jock on the Breedwell website, I got this Moto brief through CheapUndies, which seems to be the only place to get them at the moment. (Maybe it’s a similar agreement to the McKillop pouch?)
Overall: 5/5 – this pair is comfy, very functional, and just plain fun. Definitely recommend it, especially if you’re more of the wild type!
Great for: Activewear, Sexy wear, Sex wear
Good for: Everyday wear

Veni Masse – Breathable separate ball hammock Boxer Brief – Purple – L

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Material: 95% Modal, 5% Spandex, making it very lightweight and stretchable, and overall just feeling like it’s floating on you even as it hugs fairly close to the body, in whatever position you want to be in.
Aesthetic: Solid purple with a fancy, almost Greek-like pattern on the waistband (reminiscent of Marco Marco or Garcon Model) definitely gives it a “royal” vibe. Beyond that, the prominence of the pouch with mesh on the lower half is unmistakable, and certainly eye-catching.
Waistband: Unlike the other two Veni Masse pairs, the waistband here is not nearly as soft, and it’s a bit stiffer, almost like a more industrial default companies use for elastic-ish waistbands. You will feel the upper edge of this waistband against your own sides from time to time while wearing the pair. Also, the lower sew line on the waistband (where it connects to the main fabric) is not quite as elastic as the rest of the waistband; you won’t notice it while simply wearing the pair, but it will feel a bit tighter along that line in particular when pulling the pair on or off.
Pouch: Impressive, to say the least! This pair is noticeably different than the other two Veni Masse pairs in that this pouch is all just one panel of fabric, (well, two with the very breathable mesh around your balls, but you get what I mean,) with no fly and officially no “dual pouch” design. That said, with how contoured and shaped this pouch is, it almost might as well be a dual pouch design, as it maintains the lower pouch for your balls (which still functions perfectly well) and adds such a large, definitely pouch for your willie that it’s very unlikely that your junk moves around from one sub-pouch to the other. The fabric’s stretchiness combined with just how much is there also means that the upper prominent pouch can move quite a bit while still keeping hold of your willie, so it offer much, much more freedom of movement and position than the other two Veni Masse pairs do.
Backside: This pair doesn’t just suggest a slight separation between your cheeks, but actually comes up a bit higher than the other two pairs do (depending on your body position, it may give the slightest hint of a thong feeling) to provide some space between your cheeks. Visually, a nice touch, though if you don’t like fabric coming up your crack, then maybe it’s not for you. Otherwise, there isn’t visually much to discuss, though solid purple is certainly more enjoyable to look at than a greyscale solid color, and the hint of hems you see between the legs is nice too.
Legs: Like the first Veni Masse pair I reviewed, the legs are a bit short, but the leg openings are nicely stretchy and the fabric itself if quite comfortable. Unlike the first pair, though, you can see that these leg hems have an incredible habit of rolling up on themselves, thanks to my big thighs. Thankfully, as mentioned already, the fabric is stretchy and soft, so this rolling doesn’t provide noticeable discomfort, which over has happened with other pairs where the leg openings roll up.
Overall: 3.5/5 – I would rank these as a 4 or 4.5 were it not for the waistband, which is a disappointment compared to the rest of the pair and compared to the waistbands on the other two Veni Masse pairs. Still, I generally enjoy wearing this pair, and I think it’s probably quite a good option as long as you don’t move too much over the course of the day in a way that the motion makes you notice the waistband.
Great for: Sexy wear, Activewear(?)
Good for: Everyday wear, Loungewear, Sleepwear(?)

Veni Masse – Breathable multi-function separate ball hammock Boxer Brief – “Brown” (orange) – L

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Material: 88% Modal, 12% Spandex, at least as stated on the tag, as it’s advertised online as a 90/10 blend instead. Very sporty, lightweight, low-friction feel, and has a nice stretch too. Not sure what either the mesh or the waistband fabric makeup is, though.
Aesthetic: Not sure how to describe it, aside from maybe “active” or “flashy”? The mesh paneling around the pouch certainly gives the sporty look, and there are so many panels to see right up front, it just generally looks impressive. There’s a bit of a visual disconnect between the main body of the pair and the waistband itself with the red-white-and-blue stripes that don’t match anything else, but it’s honestly not that big of a distraction IMO.
Waistband: As sport and kinda-synthetic as the main fabric is, the waistband is nicely soft and more like a more solid cotton-based waistband. It has a good stretch to it, and sits above the hips, at or below the waist.

Pouch: This is another dual-pouch pair of underwear, with a nice rounded area of the mesh below for your balls and a nice hole in the first inner layer of mesh for your willie to go through. Interestingly, though, I might almost count this as a triple-pouch pair of underwear, because the “front pouch” actually is made of TWO layers of fabric constructed like a sleeve to hold your willie in place. The fabric is not so tight that you have to use the sleeve, either – and even though there is an opening at the top of the sleeve, I wouldn’t recommend using it as a functional fly, because that opening doesn’t stretch downward enough to make it very useful for any activity; that is, as long as your willie is in the sleeve, it’s going to be pointed straight up. I personally like wearing my willie straight upward, all other things being equal, so I love that part of the design, but as you can see below, it is possible to not use the sleeve and let yourself hang to the side or downward as well (though the downward opening is so far down, it might not be very comfortable trying to aim forward for whatever reason) – and the fabric is giving enough that it’s incredibly to switch between sleeved and side-hanging whenever you want.

Backside: Solid color backside is nothing to write home about, but it is a comfortable backside, and it does provide some separation between your cheeks, which looks kinda nice. There’s a tag on the inside of the back, but it’s very soft, completely unnoticeable to me.
Legs: The legs are a little on the short side, especially when worn on my thighs, (almost makes the pair look more like a trunk than like boxer briefs,) but they’re definitely comfy enough! The legs are just as stretchy as the rest of the fabric, and surprisingly they don’t roll up very much.
Other: Like a bunch of Asian-band underwear, there doesn’t seem to be official names for any of their cuts, so the “name” shown above is just the best description I could come up with, especially to differentiate it from other Veni Masse pairs I’ll be reviewing next. (And, if anyone is tired of seeing my dick flopping about, this is the last time for a while, sorry!)
Overall: 5/5 – I think this is a really great pair! Really breathable, really easy-going, and I love the unique dual- (or triple-)pouch design. The amount of individual fabric panels involved, especially with some being mesh, gives the pair an almost-gear-like look to it, too, so if your partner is into that sort of thing, bonus!
Great for: Activewear
Good for: Loungewear, Everyday wear, Sexy wear(?)