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Wednesday, January 27, 2010

It's Time To Man Up!

1/27/2010 11:53:00 AM |

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I'll try not to do this too often, but I need to get up on my soap box...

If you've read my profile, you know I'm straight, married and have two beautiful daughters. So, my comments on this topic come to you with this perspective.

I was reading Sean Ashby's blog (Aussiebum founder) recently about who the target audience is for Aussiebum - gay, straight, etc... I think Sean Ashby is dead-on when he writes, "At aussieBum we combine masculinity and sexiness, and as we say 'if you doubt yourself, wear something else.' " I think too many men are afraid to express their masculinity and don't feel confident dressing and looking sexy for whomever their partner is or for whatever their sexual orientation is. I think my gay and bi friends have gotten over this lack of self-confidence so I write this mainly to my fellow straight guys - really, it's ok to wear sexy underwear and still be straight! And for the ladies reading this, buy your man something sexy - he'll thank you later! I know I actually feel more confident and frisky when I know I'm wearing something fun down below.

Now, if you're not ready to go out and try a mesh g-string, start out with something mild. Go for a colored brief or some funky boxer-briefs. Get comfortable with your masculinity by expressing yourself as a sexual being. Ladies - maybe it's time to buy your man a pair to get him going - be sure to compliment often.

The human form is a beautiful thing and should be seen as such. When ladies comment on a beautiful woman it doesn't make her a lesbian. When a guy sees another guy in the gym or a sharp-dressed guy on the street it's ok to think they're attractive or good looking (and I know you do - we all do but just don't verbalize it) - it doesn't make you gay - it makes you a person who appreciates the aesthetics of the human form, regardless of the gender. If a gay man looks at a beautiful woman, he doesn't turn straight. You are who you are and appreciating the human form is just that - appreciating the art in all of us.

This Valentine's Day, I say DON'T doubt yourself and wear something else; instead, celebrate your masculinity and wear something bold, daring and sexy!

I'll start you off with a couple of ideas to get you going in the shallow end before you take off for the diving board ...

Core-Point Lux (it even has skulls on it) - They also have matching women's briefs

Core-Point - enter promo code: MWR to save 30%

3G Actual Wear Vintage Collection - hearts and fun shapes

aboystore.com

Freshpair

HisRoom

Wyzman (carries the Vintage Collection)

Aussiebum Celebrate - fun kangaroo with pounding heart

Aussiebum

PACT Forest Ethics - also have matching women's briefs

PACT

Nation Up North - hey if the guys from the UFC can wear them so can you

Nation Up North

Foramoderman

Piado

Piado - enter promo code: BEMYVALENTINE to save 15%

So, there you have it. Go on, give 'em a try. If you need more ideas, just leave a comment and I'll get back to you. Have fun and good luck.

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Labels: 2 Cents, 3G, Aussiebum, Core-Point, Nation Up North, PACT, Piado, Valentine |

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Sunday, January 24, 2010

PACT Underwear Review - Fashion, Eco-Friendly and Comfort Meet!

1/24/2010 03:40:00 PM |

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Be Fashionable, Eco-Friendly, AND Comfortable!

PACT Underwear, a brand which launched in August, 2009, is making a name for itself as an eco-friendly underwear company. For PACT, being eco-friendly is not just a saying, they live it. Aside from being made from organic cotton, PACT ships its products in a compostable envelope and every pair is inspired by a social or environment cause with 10% of the sale going to their non-profit partners. So, before even trying a pair on, I've been impressed and hopeful they'd be as good as their company is eco-friendly. To my delight, they are.

I had the pleasure of trying out their Oceana Trunk. Right out of the cloth packaging, it's evident the fabric is pleasantly soft and quite stylish in their 95% organic cotton/5% elastane blend. The fabric, as I said, is quite soft and the elastane gives it just enough stretch and memory to make these trunks extremely comfortable. Sometimes 100% cotton underwear stretches during the day and doesn't bounce back to form. With the added 5% elastane, you enjoy the comfort of the cotton without having them stretch out during the day.

As for the cut, the pouch was rather comfortable and held things in place nicely without being binding. The seat, being a trunk, was full coverage. There was a seem between the cheeks which added to a flattering look in the rear. It's important to know that the rear seem didn't bother me at all - couldn't even tell it was there - which is sometimes a problem with rear seams. I liked how the stitching on the sides is strategically placed to hold where it needs to while providing comfort. The legs on the trunk stayed where they should and didn't ride up at all - something which often happens with traditional boxer briefs.

While I tried the PACT Oceana Trunk, they also come in a traditional brief, boxer brief, and boxer in a plethora of patterns/causes. AND, all of the patterns come in a matching women's boy short, bikini or thong.

I really must say that these are truly one of my favorites for comfort and style. The added bonus of these being incredibly eco-friendly make buying these a no brainer. Really, you need to check these out.