Boxer Briefs vs Boxers vs Briefs: How to Choose the Best Underwear For You

As men in the modern age, we're constantly bombarded with choices that we can't be bothered to learn about, but will probably improve our quality of life if we took a second to learn about them. Things like:

Should I be drinking filtered water or spring water?

Is it better to work out in the morning or at night?

Should I wear boxers, briefs, or boxer briefs?

While we can't help you with your hydration or fitness needs, we can help you with the underwear part.

Think of this as your ultimate guide to boxer briefs vs boxers vs briefs; we're going to cover key differences, and explain which one is best in terms of fit, functionality, versatility, comfort, and style. To top things off, we'll end with some FAQs.

By the end you'll see there's a clear winner in the men's underwear arena. Let's jump right in.

Now that we clearly defined the three underwear styles, let's start with fit. When we talk about fit, we're referring to how the underwear shapes to your body.

Boxer briefs have a form fitting, snug fit all the way through from the waistband down to the thighs. If they're sized correctly, the snug fit will feel comfortable and breathable. Also, boxer briefs provide support for the boyz. Make sure you choose the right underwear size so they're not too tight.

Boxers are the shorter, loose fit version of boxer briefs. Because they're a more relaxed fit, they don't provide any support for your bawlz and get all bunched up in weird places.

Tighty whities kind of act like a sweaty suction cup to your groin. This type of underwear is tight, not very breathable, and will result in constant wedgie picking. No thank you.

Now let's talk about how functional each underwear style is.

In other words, how does each underwear style feel when you wear it, and how well does it work with your other clothes?

Boxer briefs are built to be functional underwear. This style of underwear is designed to be breathable, move with your body (regardless of your body type), and complement any type of pants you wear with it.

They are also the best choice for moisture wicking properties, which seriously comes in handy if you tend to sweat more than the average guy.

Boxers on the other hand, aren't very functional underwear at all. They may be pretty breathable when you're lounging around doing nothing, mainly because your family jewelz are flopped out for the world to see, but quickly lose their appeal when worn off of the couch.

Boxers easily bunch up after a few sits or crouches, leading to multiple uncomfortable and embarrassing adjustments to your underwear throughout the day.

Briefs are the least functional out of the three underwear styles. They provide no breathability, do not wick away moisture, and can easily result in chafing seeing as there's no coverage for your inner thighs.

Versatility is paramount in this day and age. You'll never know where life will take you with the limitless options that smart phones brings us, so wearing underwear that's as versatile as your life is key.

Boxers can be versatile underwear if you're wearing shorts with a looser fit - but that's about it. Plus, if you're in the "big leagues", you run the risk of a trouser snake surprise appearance.

If you're wearing pants, anything more than sitting down and walking becomes a chore due to the bunching and constant adjusting that goes with it. Plus, they don't wick away sweat and moisture nearly as good as boxer briefs.

There's almost no versatility when wearing briefs. Once you add heat, sweat, and friction to the equation, you're in for a rough ride. Expect chafing with no relief in site.

When we look at comfort, we're going to factor in the following: breathability, fit, moisture wicking properties, and how well it moves with you.

Boxer briefs are without a doubt the most comfortable choice, regardless of your lifestyle or career. Unlike briefs and boxers, boxer briefs are designed to be breathable, constructed to fit comfortably, wick away sweat and moisture, and move with your body throughout the day.

To be fair, boxers are more breathable than boxer briefs, but only in two situations:

1. When they're worn with no pants

2. When they're worn with loose fitting shorts

But in any other situation, you don't want to choose boxers over boxer briefs when it comes to comfort. Boxers don't hold a shape and therefore have a very loose, uncomfortable fit, have little to no ability to wick away moisture, and don't move well with you seeing as they bunch up after a few long strides.

Briefs are without a doubt the least comfortable of the three styles of underwear due to one, massive reason; chafing. Seeing as there's no thigh coverage whatsoever, your inner thighs are constantly rubbing up against each other throughout the day. This in and of itself gives briefs a comfort score of absolute zero.

Last but not least, the most important factor of the boxer briefs vs boxers vs briefs debate; style.

Boxers on the other hand give off a dad vibe. They do nothing for your disco stick or backside and can really break an outfit, or at the very least make you look lazy and out of touch. Steer clear of boxers.

All I'll say is that wearing tighty whities works great if you're trying to impress some grannies - and that's it.

Is it better to wear boxers or boxer briefs?

It's better to wear boxer briefs. Boxer briefs cover your inner thighs and are the most comfortable, stylish, versatile, breathable, and modern type of men's underwear. Not to mention that most women prefer boxer briefs over any other type of underwear.

Is it healthy to wear tight boxer briefs?

No, it's not healthy to wear tighter underwear seeing as it can have a negative impact on sperm count. However, it's perfectly okay to wear snug - not tight - boxer briefs that are the right size.

How should boxer briefs fit?

Boxer briefs should fit snug around the waist and thighs while also providing support to your mini-me.

How to wear boxer briefs properly?

To wear boxer briefs properly, make sure you choose the right size, wear the right fabric for the occasion, wear colors that match your outfit, and clean them every time they're worn.

As you can see, the briefs vs boxers vs boxer briefs debate is settled with a clear winner; boxer briefs are the best underwear.

Boxer briefs have a better fit and are more functional, versatile, comfortable, and stylish when compared to boxers or briefs. If you're in the market for some new underwear, you're in the right place.

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Thanks for stopping by, until next time.

Anthony

Founder | Drawlz