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  1. sinfonietta's Avatar
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    Re: Thongs / Boxers / briefs
    Opposite way round for me, I guess.

    Most of my underwear drawer is thongs. Tried them once and never went back - I just find them more comfortable. I also own four pairs of briefs that I only wear under PJs or certain skirts/dresses.
  2. KeepYourHeadUp's Avatar
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    (Original post by tobie123)
    does everyone always wear the same type of underwear or do you have different types?

    Guys, do you only have boxers or do you still have some proper underpants in the undies drawer?

    Girls, do you have both thongs and knickers?

    How do you choose what to wear?

    I have a mixture pretty much any type you could think of.. really depends what I'm doing/who I'm seeing.
    Obviously not going to wear the lose fitting,boring pants if I'm expecting someone else to see them. Although, saying that it did get to the point with my last boyfriend when I didn't really mind so much... just depends really

    What do you think guys prefer in general? :mmm:
  3. hevlar.kelmet's Avatar
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    Underwear is for girls, I go free range.
  4. tobie123's Avatar
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    (Original post by KeepYourHeadUp)
    I have a mixture pretty much any type you could think of.. really depends what I'm doing/who I'm seeing.
    Obviously not going to wear the lose fitting,boring pants if I'm expecting someone else to see them. Although, saying that it did get to the point with my last boyfriend when I didn't really mind so much... just depends really

    What do you think guys prefer in general? :mmm:
    I prefer french knickers on a girl, not a fan of the thongs and from speaking to my friends I think most guys think the same. They can't be very comfortable either!

    What do girls like best on a guy? Did you like your boyfriends choice of underwear and did you prefer it when he wore boxers or underpants?
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    (Original post by tobie123)
    I prefer french knickers on a girl, not a fan of the thongs and from speaking to my friends I think most guys think the same. They can't be very comfortable either!

    What do girls like best on a guy? Did you like your boyfriends choice of underwear and did you prefer it when he wore boxers or underpants?
    Good to know, I don't really understand where the idea that guys preferred thongs came from..
    French knickers in fact anything other than thongs makes me feel so much more comfortable both physically and mentally and I'm pretty sure that's more important than the preference of the person you're with. After all, if you're not comfortable/in pain you're not going to come across 'sexy' or whatever!

    As for underwear on a guy my ex generally just wore boxers and that was fine by me, as long as he was comfortable in them that was what mattered the most
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  6. College_Dropout's Avatar
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    I go commando
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    (Original post by tobie123)
    haha. For those times when they don't come off though, you must have a preference on whether your boyfriend wears boxers or underpants!
    As long as they're not greying, covered in skid marks and full of holes I don't really have a preference. :P
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    :rofl: I like you hahaha
    Why thank you.
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    (Original post by KeepYourHeadUp)
    Good to know, I don't really understand where the idea that guys preferred thongs came from..
    French knickers in fact anything other than thongs makes me feel so much more comfortable both physically and mentally and I'm pretty sure that's more important than the preference of the person you're with. After all, if you're not comfortable/in pain you're not going to come across 'sexy' or whatever!

    As for underwear on a guy my ex generally just wore boxers and that was fine by me, as long as he was comfortable in them that was what mattered the most
    This was posted from The Student Room's Android App on my HTC Desire
    That is so true, it is important to wear what you feel comfortable in not what other people want you to wear or what is fashionable. I generally prefer underpants to boxers as I do a lot of sport and so find them more comfortable. I know most girls prefer boxers but they soon get used to it!
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    (Original post by hevlar.kelmet)
    Underwear is for girls, I go free range.
    haha, commando isn't a good option for playing football or any other sport. You need the support of a good pair of y-fronts to prevent any painful injuries!
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    (Original post by tobie123)
    haha, commando isn't a good option for playing football or any other sport. You need the support of a good pair of y-fronts to prevent any painful injuries!
    I'm not a guy but that sounds like it'd be pretty painful... a bit like trying to run without a bra :eek:

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    (Original post by KeepYourHeadUp)
    I'm not a guy but that sounds like it'd be pretty painful... a bit like trying to run without a bra :eek:

    This was posted from The Student Room's Android App on my HTC Desire
    lol i guess proper underpants for lads serve the same purpose as a bra for girls, keeping everything secure! Wearing boxers for running does not feel good!
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    (Original post by tobie123)
    haha, commando isn't a good option for playing football or any other sport. You need the support of a good pair of y-fronts to prevent any painful injuries!
    I always play football without underwear. I don't understand what the big deal is, accidents are pretty rare. I just can't see any reason to place such harsh restrictions on my freedom.
  13. journalismus's Avatar
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    I wear midis which are basically smaller, neater briefs. French knickers too.

    I've found thongs and boxers too uncomfortable!
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    (Original post by hevlar.kelmet)
    I always play football without underwear. I don't understand what the big deal is, accidents are pretty rare. I just can't see any reason to place such harsh restrictions on my freedom.
    playing football with no underwear isn't sensible. A pair of proper underpants will help to prevent any injuries, had a mate who twisted his *******s once playing football. Doctor told him it wouldn't have happened if he was wearing proper underpants rather than boxers under his shorts.
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    (Original post by tobie123)
    playing football with no underwear isn't sensible. A pair of proper underpants will help to prevent any injuries, had a mate who twisted his *******s once playing football. Doctor told him it wouldn't have happened if he was wearing proper underpants rather than boxers under his shorts.
    Well, I think he probably just had loose bullocks. I've played pretty intense football for years and never gotten my bullocks twisted. He probably was used to wearing briefs or w/e and when he took them off he hadn't developed the necessary muscle mass to hold his **** together.

    And since when do MEN wear thongs?
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    i thought the only point of a thong was to show off slyly in public/private? like with lingerie in private?

    didnt think thongs would be that comfortable for women :lolwut:
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    (Original post by hevlar.kelmet)
    Well, I think he probably just had loose bullocks. I've played pretty intense football for years and never gotten my bullocks twisted. He probably was used to wearing briefs or w/e and when he took them off he hadn't developed the necessary muscle mass to hold his **** together.

    And since when do MEN wear thongs?
    my mate always wore boxers too, until the day when he got injured. Briefs are designed to protect the jewels and help prevent injury. And they are a hell of a lot more comfortable than running around with everything moving around down there!

    Men should never ever wear thongs, I agree.
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    (Original post by tobie123)
    my mate always wore boxers too, until the day when he got injured. Briefs are designed to protect the jewels and help prevent injury. And they are a hell of a lot more comfortable than running around with everything moving around down there!

    Men should never ever wear thongs, I agree.
    I think we have to disagree there, the natural state of things is with the jewels flying freely, like the eagle of democracy. With briefs all you do is restrict movement through your tyrannical ways stunting your potential.

    Man is born with them hanging loosely in the wind, and it should stay that way as nature intended.
    Last edited by hevlar.kelmet; 28-07-2012 at 21:48.
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    (Original post by tobie123)
    haha. For those times when they don't come off though, you must have a preference on whether your boyfriend wears boxers or underpants!
    I think when my Bf wears underpants the sight is more pleasing, he says they are better than boxers as you are supported more.
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    (Original post by tobie123)
    I think it is the same with guys and boxers. For ages all guys just wore boxers but they are not as popular now and more and more guys are moving back to underpants because they are more comfy
    o.O Why would you find it more comfy to have your junk all squished in a tight pair of briefs? Same goes for skinny jeans...how the **** any guy wears those without feeling extremely uncomfortable I'll never know. I only ever wear boxers.
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