S*xual Advice:4 reasons why you should wear boxers 18+

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Why wear them?

Gentlemen, if you want to undress to impress, then take a hint from Nellie the Elephant, and pack your trunk. The sexier, more stylish son of the Y-front, the trunk, is one of the most timeless underwear shapes in the UK, and one you can’t afford to ignore. It fits just under your bottom (so you don’t get any unsightly seams showing) and is sleek, supportive - and very sexy. The golden rule is that good underwear is the foundation of any good outfit, and this is where you should build from. It might sound a cliché, but making the right trunk call really will give you a daily shot of confidence. And, boys, confidence is a sexy commodity.

How to wear them?

Don’t be afraid to add a dash of bright, solid colour – particularly reds. Be as adventurous as you dare. A coloured waistband is a good option, and doesn’t have to match the rest of the pants. In fact it’s better, and more eye-catching, if it doesn’t. When wearing jeans (no other trousers) it’s fine to have your underwear showing a little bit, as long as you don’t have your buttocks hanging out like tourists on an open-top bus. Your trunk should sit onyour waist, with your trousers that crucial inch below. 

What should I avoid?

Avoid white if you’re on a tight budget. They simply won’t last as long as darker coloured underwear, and you need to accept that. Be careful with new brands too: underwear is almost always a non-exchange item, so don’t ever buy more than one pair at once if it’s the first time you’re wearing a label. Be particularly careful with US brands, which often have significantly different sizing to the European standard. A lot of men make the mistake of wearing underwear that’s slightly too big for them, because they assume it’ll be more comfortable. This often just results in unsightly bunching around the waistband and seat of the pants. Trunks, unlike boxer shorts, should be snug. If you’re usually between two sizes, always go for the smaller one when buying them. Care is also an important concern - you should throw away underwear as soon as it shows signs of being washed out.

Where can I buy them?

You should aim to inject new life into your top drawer every couple of months. If you want something with colour and conscience, check out Pants to Poverty (www.pantstopoverty.com) – they’re made from eco-friendly cotton and come in fun styles. American Apparel (www.americanapparel.net) Bjorn Borg (www.bjornborg.com) and Aussie Bum (www.aussiebum.eu.com) all do good, colourful ranges that are a bit different. If you want a more classic style go with Gap (www.gap.com) or Calvin Klein (www.calvinkleininc.com). Diesel (www.diesel.com) does a great range of ‘Fresh and Bright’ boxer trunks, while the D&G Skin Sensation trunk comes in cotton that feels so soft it’s hardly noticeable against your skin (www.dolcegabbana.com). If you don’t have time to go underwear shopping, log onto www.figleaves.com: they have a comprehensive collection of every style of men’s underwear under the sun – it’s a bit like Willy Wonka’s undie factory.