I mix it up between Boxer Briefs, Briefs and Trunks. I just bought a truckload of briefs though of the CK variety.
The only reason I switched to boxers was because I saw everyone else wearing them. I admit, bad mistake.
Wearing boxers, I get jock itch. I don't have that problem with briefs. They wick the perspiration away.
I've had the worst cases of jock itch when I used to wear cotton briefs back when I lived in Arizona. They absorb the sweat initially, but once they get a certain degree saturated, the elastic leg openings hold that moisture against your crotch and create the environment for the fungus to grow. Then the friction of those moist leg bands rubbing on your crotch as you move around adds to the discomfort. Not an issue when you have the day off because you can always change your undies; but when working an 8 hour shift, you're stuck until you get home.This is very true wearing briefs does handle any potential jock sweat and itch much better than boxers.
Ok, since this is an emotion-based issue and not a logical one... I'll just say that briefs RULE and that boxers are LAME. What is the fuckin POINT? If you really can't stand having ball support, freeball. Boxers are overpriced ( not that that really matters; the briefs I buy are expensive , I admit), but mostly are lame because they cover up EVERYTHING. The whole point of briefs, as far as I'm concerned, is to show a good bulge in the locker room or in the dorm. Boxers are for old farts.
I know things have changed. I'm just glad that I went to hs and college in the 70's and 80's when ALL guys wore briefs, ALL guys changed into jockSTRAPS, and all guys showered together.
I wish boxers would disappear, men would go back to basic white briefs ( I don't care for the colorful printy kind; they look like little boys underpants), and somebody in the PR world would get a celebrity to push jockstraps again. One good ad campaign and jockstraps would reassume their primacy.
The pouches on 2xist and Cin2 are AWESOME for guys with low hangers. Check em out. A cheaper alternative is Evolve brand from Target.
BRIEFS FOREVER!
i dont like boxers any more, i find them uncomfortable. for the last few years ive been wearing trunks, i think they are way better than the briefs..