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Is it good to wear briefs?

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Emily Sparks

Published Apr 12, 2026

Is it good to wear briefs?

A 2018 study found lower sperm counts in people who wear tight underwear, though more research on the topic is needed. Researchers found a 25 percent higher sperm concentration in men who wore boxer briefs, though it should be noted that sperm count was still in the healthy range even among folks who wore briefs.

When should you wear briefs?

Unlike boxers, briefs can be worn with any kind of pants, which include jeans. Boxers are great to wear with classic, relaxed-fit jeans, but if you are the type who likes to wear fitted or skinny jeans, your best bet is wearing briefs.

Are briefs comfortable to wear?

1st place: Briefs Briefs by far provide the most support. The better they are made, the more freedom of motion you get. Just hear what soccer superstar David Beckham had to say about tighty-whities: “They’re comfortable. I think they feel great, especially when you’re playing soccer, as well.”

When did briefs go out of style?

During the 90’s to early 2000’s the popularity of briefs declined.

Why do my briefs ride up?

Why do boxers briefs ride up? If you wear boxers with loose fitting legs that don’t fit your thighs properly, this can cause the boxers to inch their way up. The wrong choice of size leads to a poor fit, which can also cause your boxers to ride up.

Are briefs coming back in style?

Are briefs back in style? Absolutely. With all types of cuts and materials that appeal to a variety of demographics, briefs have made their comeback known and look to be here to stay.

What kind of briefs should a man wear?

Real men wear whatever they want and what is most comfortable to them. But if you try briefs, you might realize why our grandparents and dads always wore them: They’re extremely comfortable. Two brands I recommend you start with if comfort matters to you as much as it does to me are Mack Weldon and Wama Hemp.

Why do people wear briefs instead of trunks?

A few years later, I made a pouch underwear video that now has nearly one million views and by the time it got released most of my vast underwear collection had become boxer briefs. I also started wearing trunks because I didn’t like the way boxer briefs rolled up my leg, and no matter what any company says, boxer briefs always roll.

Why do I wear Calvin Klein boxer briefs?

I mostly wore Calvin Klein and Express because those were the cheapest brands I could find at the time. When I made that switch, I swore I would never go back to boxers because I loved the additional support and structure that boxer briefs provided.

Why do swimmers not want to wear briefs?

IMHO the insecurity around swimmers not wanting to wear Speedos is similar to the stigma a lot of men have around briefs nowadays and I’m here to tell you that if you want to wear briefs it’s time own your choice with confidence like I did. Switching to briefs made me say “whoa!”

When to wear full rise briefs or briefs?

Teenagers and guys in their 20s should ideally avoid this style of underwear if they want to be trendy and not made fun of while stripping down to their underwear in the boys’ locker rooms. Married men may prefer to wear full-rise briefs as underwear because they are typically perceived to be more comfortable than other options.

A few years later, I made a pouch underwear video that now has nearly one million views and by the time it got released most of my vast underwear collection had become boxer briefs. I also started wearing trunks because I didn’t like the way boxer briefs rolled up my leg, and no matter what any company says, boxer briefs always roll.

Is it normal for men to wear briefs?

Take my suggestions with a grain of salt. Real men wear whatever they want and what is most comfortable to them. But if you try briefs, you might realize why our grandparents and dads always wore them: They’re extremely comfortable.

Why do women want men to wear boxer briefs?

“Boxer briefs make men look more muscly. They’re also what men are wearing whenever a man appears in an ad for women, so I associate them with hot dudes.” “Sexier than boxers and accentuate thighs.” “They fit well under clothes. Man-ty lines are no bueno.” “Boxer briefs are like the Goldilocks of men’s underwear. Not too tight, not too loose.