There are as many types of underwear as there are different body shapes and materials. So it’s impossible to choose one that fits all. But there are characteristics of underwear that are common to all types of underwear. I’ll tell you about that in this post and I will answer your question – what underwear should I wear?
The best underwear is made from natural materials such as cotton. Underwear should be comfortable and fit your body well. For men, boxer briefs are the most comfortable. For women, it depends on their body shape. Bikini underwear is the most popular.
Below, I’ll introduce you to the best underwear for women and men. To help you choose the one that suits you best.
What underwear should I wear?
The answer varies by gender. Men have fewer types of underwear than women so I will write about the best underwear for each gender later in this article. Now I would like to reveal what are the common points of underwear for both genders.
Underwear for men and women should be:
- Comfortable, so that during the day we don’t even feel that we’re wearing it,
- absorbent to soak up the sweat that builds up during the day,
- quick-drying and wicking sweat away from the skin,
- made of good quality materials so that they do not tear quickly.
Cotton is, therefore, the most suitable material for underwear. Cotton is a natural material that contains all the properties mentioned above. In addition, it is cheap and, therefore, we do not need to spend large sums of money on good quality underwear.
You can also read this post in which I compare polyester and cotton underwear, as I did here. You can find the comparison here. The result may surprise you.
Should guys wear briefs or boxers?
The most popular underwear among men is boxer briefs. Which fall between boxers and briefs. Briefs are not recommended to be worn because they have a negative effect on fertility. Boxers, on the other hand, can be too loose and distract us while wearing them.
Have you ever wondered what is the reason we wear underwear and what is its primary purpose? You can read all about it here, where you will also get the answer to the question of whether it might be better not to wear underwear.
Boxer briefs are tight enough not to disturb us when wearing them and just loose enough not to affect our fertility too much. These are the most popular among men because they look good on every body type. Boxer briefs are the underwear women like to see on men the most.
The shape of underwear is more important to men than you might think. Brief underwear is made to support our private areas, which it does by pushing them upwards. As the underwear puts pressure on our testicles, their temperature rises. Which reduces sperm concentration and sperm count and as a result, reduces fertility in men. Research has shown that men who work in occupations where there is a lot of sitting and where work is performed in high temperatures also experience lower fertility.
You unknowingly reduce your fertility by wearing brief underwear (pictured below). If you are in the years when you are planning a family, I advise you to change from brief underwear to boxers or boxers briefs to increase your fertility. Already in the next 30 days, the difference in sperm count will be 10-20% higher.
Boxers have no negative impact on health, but they are not so popular because they can be too big. I personally find them distracting when wearing them because they are so big and don’t really look as good as boxer briefs.
If you don’t have a problem with boxers distracting you and you like your briefs to be more breathable. Then boxers are the right choice for you. Otherwise, like most men, you can wear boxer briefs.
You can read the full post on whether it’s better to wear loose or tight underwear here.
Which type of underwear is best for females?
Which type of underwear is best for women depends on their body shape. The most popular underwear worn by most women because they are the most comfortable are: bikinis, briefs, and cheeky. There are also other types – thongs, tonga, and G-strings, which are not as comfortable.
Bikinis, briefs, and cheeky are the most popular forms of underwear because they offer a lot of support to the buttocks and still look stylish and seductive. Let’s take a look at the benefits of each underwear shape:
Bikini underwear, so called because they look like the bottom of a bikini (logically). They are very popular among women because they are comfortable and offer much support to the buttocks, but they are also seductive.
Briefs are the most common choice of underwear for women. They offer more support than a bikini and still look attractive. Because of the great support, briefs are very comfortable, which is why many women choose them.
Cheeky ones offer the least support of the ones mentioned but look the most attractive. They often have lace added to them (like in the picture above), which makes them look even more attractive.
Opt for one of these three types of underwear if you want to be comfortable and still look attractive. Which one you choose depends on how much support you want.
Three other popular lingerie items for women are: thongs and G-strings. These offer little or no support and are, therefore, less comfortable to wear. Their advantage is that they avoid a visible panty line.
Thongs cover almost nothing of your body and do not support your buttocks. Their primary purpose is that you don’t have a visible panty line and can wear tight dresses and trousers without a problem.
G-strings offer even less support than a thong, as there is only a thin string at the back. This type of underwear is suitable when you prefer not to wear underwear but still want to have your private parts covered.
