Experts have described what should be the perfect men’s underwear

In addition to the cost and the label, men’s underwear must also be correct in terms of material and style. Otherwise, wearing it can lead to health problems. According to Dr. Peter, any underwear – men’s or women’s – should ideally be at least 90% cotton. A slight addition of synthetic materials, such as elastane, is acceptable, within 5–10%.

In such quantities, they do not impair the quality of products, on the contrary, they give them softness and prolong the period of wear.

Doctors also have nothing against synthetics in underwear, but if it is more than 10%, such underwear is not suitable for constant wear – they do not allow the body to breathe, overheat the genitals, provoke sweating and irritation.

It should be understood that there are no ideal models – this is a matter of convenience and comfort to wear. From the point of view of medicine, the most “healthy” can be considered family shorts. But not everyone likes them because of the features of the cut and the specifics of the model. Therefore, you should be guided by the following rule – underwear should be as comfortable and comfortable as possible to wear. Elastic bands and seams should not press in the groin and stomach, there should be no friction, cutting into the skin and discomfort anywhere. It is important that a man feels free in the chosen shorts.

“The main problem that the wearing of tight shorts leads to is a violation of the blood supply to the external genital organs in men. Hence – possible problems with erection and spermatogenesis. In the worst case, uncomfortable, constricting underwear can lead to impotence and infertility,” said Evgeny Votyakov, a leading urologist-andrologist at the SM Clinic in St. Petersburg.

Meanwhile, no matter how they joke about family cowards, they are preferred by many men, especially middle-aged ones. Of course, from the point of view of the aesthetic component, they are inferior to all other models, but on the other hand, they are great for people who wear loose trousers and jeans. In them, the genitals are not squeezed, there is freedom of movement and air access.

Boys and young men are more likely to choose boxers (pants-shorts). They sit on the figure, do not press in the genital area, invisible under clothing. If such shorts are sized, they can be purchased for daily wear.

But thongs, whether they are male or female, are not useful at all. Narrow strips of tissue in the perineum rub the skin, carry pathogenic bacteria from the anus to the urinary tract, increasing the risk of infections.

Swimming trunks or slips are good for sports. They support the genitals during exercise, but when worn daily, they can rub, squeeze the testicles, disrupt natural spermatogenesis. In addition, there is evidence that wearing such underwear can contribute to the development of prostatitis and sexual dysfunction over time.