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Boxer shorts (also known as '''boxers''' or '''loose boxers''') are a type of Underwear , worn usually by men. They are all-around-elastic shorts named after the shorts worn by Pugilist s.

In 1925, Jacob Golomb, founder of Everlast , designed elastic-waist trunks to replace the leather-belted trunks then worn by boxers. These trunks, now known as “boxer trunks,” immediately became famous, but were obscured by the popular Briefs . Around 1947 , boxers started to gain in popularity. Boxer shorts gained massive popularity in the 1980s when Nick Kamen appeared wearing them in a Levis advertisement. Although Briefs outsell boxer shorts, it is apparent that more and more young men prefer the latter. Since the 1990s , many men also opt for Boxer Briefs as a compromise between the two.

Most boxer shorts have flies for Urinating . Boxer shorts manufacturers have different designs for closing up the fly. Some styles include a button or a metal clasp for the fly. However, many boxer shorts on the market do not have a mechanism to close up the fly.

Two less common forms of boxer shorts are "gripper" boxers and "yoke front" boxers. Gripper boxers have an elastic waistband like regular boxers but have snaps, usually 3, on the fly and on the waistband so that they open up completely. Yoke front boxers are similar to gripper boxers in that they have snaps, or buttons, on the fly and the waistband. Yoke front boxers, however, do not have an elastic waistband, and were very common during World War II when the rubber used for an elastic waistband had to be used for military purposes.

Usually, they are available in solid colors, but they also come in a variety of patterns and prints. Boxer shorts are typically produced from various fabrics including all cotton, cotton/polyester blends, jersey knits, and silk. Most television programs prefer displaying men in boxer shorts rather than other types of underwear. This is mainly because it is the more socially acceptable underwear type to see in mass media.

In 1975, an advertisement for boxer shorts created a recurring Urban Legend . The fall/winter Sears catalogue displayed two underwear models, one wearing briefs and another wearing boxer shorts. The model wearing the boxer shorts appears to have part of his Penis exposed. At the time, this caused a stir because of possible indecent exposure. However, Sears states that it is a printing defect and the same ad reappeared in color in a later catalogue, where no penis is shown. Despite the publicity, Sears did not release a copy of the colored ad to allow the public to verify its statement. Without the proof, the urban legend still persists in popular culture. {Link without Title}


ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES


Fans of boxer shorts claim there are certain advantages to wearing boxer shorts compared to other types of underwear.
  • The opening in front of the boxer shorts gives males easier access to their Penis when the need to Urinate is urgent.

  • Boxer shorts can be worn as loungewear in a private setting.

  • It is much easier to use a Urinal when wearing boxers.

  • The majority of surveys show that women prefer seeing them on men.

  • Boxer shorts appear in more different styles, colors, and patterns.

  • Boxer shorts do not reveal a lot of details of the man's Groin / Genitals .

  • Some people claim boxer shorts can be more comfortable for men with larger genitals.

  • Many men claim boxer shorts are the easiest type of underwear to take off.

  • Some men prefer to have Sexual Intercourse while wearing boxer shorts. The Penis is simply placed through the fly opening and intercourse continues as normal. Females also might prefer their male sexual partner to wear boxer shorts during sex, particularly those for whom aspects such as Pubic Hair are considered a Turn-off .

  • An urban legend purpports the idea that wearing boxers is good for the Sperm count.


Critics of boxer shorts claim there are certain disadvantages to wearing shorts compared to other types of underwear.
  • There are very wide openings for the leg holes, which can result in accidental Exposure of genitals.

  • The Scrotum is not well-supported and tends to move around a lot.

  • The wider and thicker waistband found on most boxer shorts compared to other types of underwear has a higher chance of irritating the skin. This can be avoided, whether you wear briefs, boxers, boxer-briefs, or trunks, by tucking your undershirt or any shirt inside your underpants. However, this leads to possible waistband visibility and the increased likelihood of receiving a wedgie. The advantages include: keeping the skin warmer, a neater appearance, and the avoidance of waistband indentation on the skin.

  • An Erection is much more noticeable when wearing boxers.

  • Wearing certain kinds of pants over boxer shorts looks awkward.

  • The loose fitting can move the underwear into awkward positions, such as causing a Wedgie .

  • When worn with loose fitting clothing, such as school gym shorts, boxer shorts come down more easily in a common prank known as " Pantsing ", where the prankster attempts to pull down the target's pants and may inadvertently also pull down target's boxer shorts, exposing the genitalia.

  • At times, protrusion of the penis through the fly opening occurs. This can happen anytime even when the boxers are the proper fit — not tight or loose.