I’m curious, what do you do right when you get out of the shower?

I’ll be honest here, I shower at least twice a day.  I like to be clean, and I like water, so I think showers just come naturally.

This morning I wrote about getting out of the shower and then heading to the underwear drawer to pick out something to wear.  That got some comments around the office here, and it just got me interested.

In the morning, after I shower, I wrap myself in a towel, head to the bedroom to pick out underwear and undershirt and then head back into the bathroom to dry off and start to get dressed.

At night, my routine sometimes changes.  I like to relax after my night time shower; you know, lounge around.  So often times I will toss on a pair of shorts like these Cut-Off shorts from Go Softwear.  Something about wearing comfortable shorts just helps the stress melt away.

So I ask again, what so you do after you shower?

It’s fashion Friday! Well, at least for me it is. Today I decided that I wanted to wear something really…well…fashionable. So I took an extra long shower to be extra clean, put on some of my favorite body spray, and went to the underwear drawer.

I had, of course, lots to choose from, but what I decided on was the Skinz Bikini Brief from JM. Every time I put on a pair of men’s underwear from JM, they never cease to amaze me at how great they look, and man, the Skinz line is some of the best feeling fabric ever. Ever.

The bikini brief cut, to me, is one of the cuts that makes me feel the most sexy. It’s lower not only on the waist, but also has a higher cut on the legs. More coverage than a thong, it can give you that same sexy feel, but with more coverage which makes some people feel more comfortable in them.

So that’s me today, what are you guys wearing?

Sweet, I love answering questions!  It means you guys really care! 

You have been writing a lot about this /baskit/ brand, but I haven’t really seen them before.  What’s the deal?  Is it just a colored patch on the front?  I don’t get it.

Thanks for writing!

Part of the /baskit/ appeal is the colored pouch, but what is hard to tell from the photographs (and even if you read the detailed descriptions you might miss it) is that the pouch is actually made up of a polyester mesh in most cases.

The mesh pouch makes the underwear more breathable and keeps your junk cooler so that you don’t sweat as much and are just more comfortable.  The change of fabric isn’t really noticeable, but the effects are.

So yeah, the colored part is gimmick…it looks different from anything else out there, but it is also very functional, again unlike anything else out there.

There is always a debate with men’s underwear in the fashion world involving comfort and style.  Many guys believe that you can’t have both, so they will just stick with the boxers or briefs they grew up with.  What I find so interesting about that fact is that really they end up with neither.

Your typical brief from your typical department store is made from cheap material that will fall apart quickly, isn’t really all that comfortable, and is designed to fit the masses, not you.  Same goes for your typical boxers.  They are usually made of a lightweight material (which is a good start), but a cheap kind that usually falls apart quickly, and they are generally sized bigger than they need to be so that they can again be worn by the masses.

By shopping at a men’s underwear, well, boutique, you have the option to buy underwear that is made of higher quality, more comfortable material and in a cut that fits your body (or that you just like).

Take for example the Ultimate Boxer from /baskit/; the material is light weight, hangs well, feels great against the skin, will last a longer time than your typical boxer, and is more fitted.  If you have huge legs from all those leg lifts, you may need to buy a bigger size.  If you are one of those guys with no thighs, then this will fit loose through the thigh.  But no matter what your leg size, the cut will look more fitted and fashionable.  You won’t look like you are wearing baggy boxers that really don’t fit, but “must be comfortable.”

So come on in and take a look around.  With the vast assortment of men’s underwear available at YourPrivates.com, you are bound to find the perfect pair for you.

It seems I am picking up more and more readers (hey everyone!) and some of you are drifting all the ways back to my first post which…uhh…reviewed a product that wasn’t really underwear.

Apparently some of you want more reviews of those products as well, so this post is for you.

The last product like this that I reviewed was Stroke29 from Empowered Products.  If you’re remember, as the product warms up it almost seems like it changes the consistency of your skin, making it so smooth and soft…it’s really amazing!

One of the downsides to this is that, well, you have to wait for it to warm up (generally around stroke 29, get it?) and then really relish in the experience!  But what if you are in a hurry?  I mean, some times you just want to get it done.  Ever have one of those nights where you are just exhausted, but need a little release?  Yeah, me too.  And waiting for something to warm up isn’t going to cut it.

In comes Jack Jelly Head Spread.  This stuff is incredibly slick and for me gets makes the sensations much higher.  So much so, in fact, that it doesn’t take long at all to reach a climax.  So when I am in a hurry, and need to get the job done, Jack Jelly Head Spread is what I pull out of my nightstand.

Empowered Products Jack Jelly
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Finding the Correct Size

When we first opened we received tons of letters just like this one.  Some changes were made to the website and most of them dropped off, but some people haven’t noticed the changes.  Here I respond to someone who asks…

How do I know what size I should be especially since you aren’t supposed to return underwear that you have tried on?

I have mixed feelings about the laws about trying on underwear (or swimwear).  On the one hand, I don’t know if I want to be trying on underwear someone else as worn, and on the other I don’t want to spend good money on good underwear if they aren’t going to fit.

To help combat this problem, we added sizing links to the majority of our products.  Take this Arc Brief from C-IN2.  If you look closely to where you select size, you’ll see a link that says Sizing Information.  Click on that, and it will take you to a size chart for this pair of underwear.  If you know your waist size, you’ll be able to match it up.

In case you don’t see that link, we have a general sizing link on the left hand navigation bar that will take you to a list of brands.  Click on the brand name, and you will see their general sizing information.

As more people report back to us with things like, “This fits, but it’s snug,” or, “Wow, these feel great, but a little baggy,” we will look for trends and start modifying descriptions.

Good question!

C-IN2 Arc Brief
General Sizing Information

Last Friday night I went to a party and wore a thong.  That’s right, a thong.  I seriously thought that if I got any flack for wearing a thong, it would be because I wore a thong in general.  Little did I know the flack I would receive would be for not wearing a jock strap!

So today, dear readers, I am wearing this Action Mesh Jock Strap from /Baskit/ just for you.  Yes, I had heard the jock straps were the new thongs, but I have never been a big jock strap wearer thanks to some bad childhood memories.  Never in my wildest imagination would I have thought that I had so many readers who were lovers of the jock.

Like I said, today is for you Mr. Jock Strap Fan.

And so far so good…it’s really not at all like the jocks from ages past, this one is comfortable, doesn’t pinch any hair, cups me very well, and keeps very cool.

I’ll let you know how the rest of the day goes, but maybe you guys were right…this is pretty nice.

/Baskit/ Action Mesh Jock Strap
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Man what a weekend!  I had a blast, wore myself out, and then got some rest.  Saw lots of movies, met lots of people, went lots of places, ate to much, and forgot to eat a couple times.

Today I feel very calm, almost like everything is in perfect balance.

Today I want to feel normal, to stay in this calm all day long.  I’m going to dress basic today, starting with a basic 2(x)ist Contour Pouch Brief, then adding some nice regular fit jeans, a plain t-shirt, and some sandals.

Today I want to blend in, and be one of everyone.

Today I feel at peace.

Ok I lied.  I’m not done here today.

I was just headed off to the movies when I checked the email, and there was a letter there that I shall repost (with permission, of course):

Thanks for the cool site, and if you are actually replying to mail that’s cool too.

If you are I have a question about one of your non-underwear products.  I recently bought some hot briefs and am going to wear them out on a date with this girl that I have been waiting for a long time to go out with next weekend that I just had the nerve to ask out.

I have been single for a while and haven’t been out on a date for a long time, and I am afraid that if things go the way I want the night will be over faster than I want to.  I saw some stuff on your website that was supposed to keep that from happening, does it work?

After a couple emails back and forth, I figured out what he was talking about, it’s the Pleasure Balm from Kama Sutra.

Most guys don’t think about the romance items we sell; they think they are just for women (which is wrong, but we’ll get to that some other day).

Pleasure Balm is mean to be used by men…it tingles and slightly numbs the skin so it isn’t so sensitive.  Which means, my friend that, you won’t be ending as soon.

It’s great when you have gone through a dry spell or if you are having some trouble controlling yourself or want to just prolong the experience.

And another piece of advice?  Take deep breaths and change things up a bit if you think the night is about to end. That and the Pleasure Balm should help you out.  If you order today, you should have it before the big date.

Kama Sutra Pleasure Balm
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Party was hot, thong was hot, people were hot, food was missing, but that’s ok. :

A good time was had by all, and today I am set to spend the afternoon out in the sun.  It’s a gorgeous and I need to start working on my tan.  Perhaps go for a swim and ogle at all the people out and about.

No big plans for the night and aside from writing here I’m not going to be doing much for work, so why not just head out and relax?

What are your plans for the day?  Anyone?  Anyone?