Male underwear for hot weather

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jtusa

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Underarmour Heat Gear boxer briefs, cool, comfortable, and the heat and sweat won't make them stretch out throughout the day. I work outside in the heat all day and love them. A little pricey, $20ish a pair, but they will last you a long time.
 

zinfamous

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Jul 12, 2006
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silk or some type of wonderwick material. I've never worn such for underwear, but I imagine it could be quite good for hot weather.
 

TheVrolok

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Dec 11, 2000
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Shave your pubes & used ball powder. Much cleaner & cooler.

I've been shaving my pubes for over a decade, but I keep telling my buddy to do it simply for the temperature issue down here. People would not believe how much cooler it is without pubic hair.
 

QueBert

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Jan 6, 2002
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I shave my ball fro too, it definitely keeps them feeling fresh and cool. And depending on how much of a fro you got there, it could even add an optical inch :D
 

Atty

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Shave your pubes & used ball powder. Much cleaner & cooler.
I do the first but what about the second? What is a good powder? I work out daily and I've heard of doing that but have never tried.

Suggestions?
 

Pohemi

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jlee

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Underarmour Heat Gear boxer briefs, cool, comfortable, and the heat and sweat won't make them stretch out throughout the day. I work outside in the heat all day and love them. A little pricey, $20ish a pair, but they will last you a long time.

This.
 

Minjin

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Jan 18, 2003
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What are you guys using for working out in the gym? Neither running shorts nor biking shorts need underwear as they have it built in but I'm always wondering if there is a better option for normal working out when I (and the cotton boxer briefs) get very sweaty.
 

bunnyfubbles

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i'm thinking a perm for your pubes would be the better call. it would give you a cushion of air.

a cushion of air is an excellent insulator and exactly what you don't want if you're trying to exchange heat and is precisely how things like coats/jackets work
 

manlymatt83

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Oct 14, 2005
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Under Armour Mens HeatGear Boxer Shorts
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=-1]HeatGear boxer shorts feature moisture wicking technology to keep you cooler, drier and more comfortable than standard boxers. An increase in core body temperature can cause muscle fatigue and slow an athlete's reaction time. HeatGear boxer shorts allow you to maintain core body temperature to maximize your performance.[/SIZE][/FONT]

  • [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=-1] Under Armour Mens HeatGear Boxer Shorts Feature:[/SIZE][/FONT]
  • [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=-1]HeatGear boxer shorts are 90% polyester, 10% elastane[/SIZE][/FONT]
  • [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=-1]Signature blend of microfibers keep you comfortable[/SIZE][/FONT]
  • [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=-1]Lightweight boxers for warm to hot weather wear[/SIZE][/FONT]
  • [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=-1]Soft elastic waistband with Under Armour woven in[/SIZE][/FONT]
  • [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=-1]Front fly with button closure[/SIZE][/FONT]
  • [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=-1]4" inseam [/SIZE][/FONT]

This is what I wear, year round
 

Angry Irishman

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Good thread....I live in Guam and experience "summer nuts" all year round.

I'll be trying some of the recommendations.
 

MoMeanMugs

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Apr 29, 2001
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Good thread....I live in Guam and experience "summer nuts" all year round.

I'll be trying some of the recommendations.

I couldn't imagine having my chestnuts roasting on an open fire all year. It's hot enough most of the year here that I can't stand it. I'm looking to move somewhere much cooler.
 

DesiPower

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Best underwear for hot weather is Indian underwear!!! Feather, that is, NOT dot.
 

rudder

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Nov 9, 2000
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Second the commando. You gotta keep your swimmers cool if you ever want to be a dad.
 

AyashiKaibutsu

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I use whatever the spandexish type stuff they sell at the military clothing store. It's awesome immune to chaffing and it wicks sweat away. I imagine it's the same kind of stuff that underarmor type underwear is.
 

oogabooga

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Jan 14, 2003
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What are you guys using for working out in the gym? Neither running shorts nor biking shorts need underwear as they have it built in but I'm always wondering if there is a better option for normal working out when I (and the cotton boxer briefs) get very sweaty.

I like Under Armour Compression Shorts. I sweat quite a bit and it's helped me out a bit during workouts. They can take some getting used to.