Going commando - some alternative views

[skirtyscot]

Occasionally members here mention going commando. I didn't realise it was much of an issue for women as well, until I read this. It is in a section called "Am I being unreasonable", which has to be read as part of the thread's title for it to make sense.
http://www.mumsnet.com/Talk/mumsnet_cla ... g=1&order=
Commando in jeans? No thanks! Presumably it's different for women. Read and enjoy! And if you persevere (it is a very long thread) you may learn a few things. I certainly did!

[crfriend]

[... I]f you persevere (it is a very long thread) you may learn a few things. I certainly did!

The mind boggles.

Personally, I cannot fathom how uncomfortable denim would be bearing directly on "the boys". My brain screeches at the very thought. Then there's the ****ing zipper....

[Caultron]

Abrasion really isn't a problem, and you have to negotiate through the zipper anyway.

If you wear trousers, that is...

[Big and Bashful]

[... I]f you persevere (it is a very long thread) you may learn a few things. I certainly did!

The mind boggles.

Personally, I cannot fathom how uncomfortable denim would be bearing directly on "the boys". My brain screeches at the very thought. Then there's the ****ing zipper....

I very rarely use underwear these days, I haven't found jeans or trousers to be abrasive, it does feel slightly different, but not uncomfortable. When I do wear underwear now it feels uncomfortably constricting now that I am used to not having things supported. As for hygeine, not a problem, I have a bidet and I'm not afraid to use it!

[Couya]

In a skirt, certainly enjoy all the air there is, but in trousers? Sounds ridiculous to me.
I am often knickered, except at home or just out for a walk, but on the cycle , always!

Martin

[Sinned]

As the last current entry said,

I have too much discharge down there < too much information >

which says it all an highlights the female physiognomy at the gusset level. Can't see that doing without a VPL outweighs the discomfort but then I'm a mere male with a different set of priorities. With trousers/jeans I always wear knickers for hygiene. Come to think of it I always wear knickers with skirts for the same reason.

[Big and Bashful]

I have just read through that thread, my mind is still boggling!

[MrNaturalAZ]

[... I]f you persevere (it is a very long thread) you may learn a few things. I certainly did!

The mind boggles.

Personally, I cannot fathom how uncomfortable denim would be bearing directly on "the boys". My brain screeches at the very thought. Then there's the ****ing zipper....

I can't remember the last time I wore underwear with any garment. Here in the desert heat, the last thing I need is an extra layer of fabric. As for the comfort factor with denim jeans, sure, they can be a bit rough if brand new and stiff, but a few trips through the wash will soften them up, and, of course, with enough wear they can become soft and comfy as a blanket. OTOH, I can count on one hand the number of times a year I wear long trousers of any kind, let alone jeans, anymore - and that's usually on the few truly cold winter days.

[dillon]

At the peril of repeating my bias, I find the idea of a dude's junk rubbing on the fabric of his outer garment revulsively unsanitary and certainly would not care to sit at a dining table or in a plane seat next to one. If I can wear undies in the humidity of the South without complaint, I can't really buy the complaint of dry desert heat being a plausible excuse. If you won't wear it for yourself, do it for the innocent bystanders!

[Sinned]

I came across this picture and the tightness brings tears to my eyes!

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[MrNaturalAZ]

At the peril of repeating my bias, I find the idea of a dude's junk rubbing on the fabric of his outer garment revulsively unsanitary and certainly would not care to sit at a dining table or in a plane seat next to one. If I can wear undies in the humidity of the South without complaint, I can't really buy the complaint of dry desert heat being a plausible excuse. If you won't wear it for yourself, do it for the innocent bystanders!

Three questions come to mind:

A: Why do you care -- especially if you can't even see it?

and perhaps more importantly...

B: How would you even know what (if anything) anyone, of any gender, is wearing under any garment, unless you asked and/or they volunteered? I'm assuming you don't go around lifting skirts to check for yourself.

and then there's the proverbial elephant in the room...

C: Homophobic much?

[skirtyscot]

Oh my goodness, that man must have been in pain! If he took too big a stride he'd castrate himself!

[pleated]

He might be a ballet dancer on his day off.

[skirtyscot]

I nearly said it was obscene, but then I remembered that it is thought OK for women to display the shape of their female body parts. By OK I mean acceptable, even if not always a good look (e.g. camel toe). Shape of breasts on display? That's completely normal, often encouraged. So why shouldn't a man let the world see the size of his genitals, if he can stand the discomfort?

[crfriend]

I guess it pays to advertise, but still...