Summertime. The warmest, stickiest time of year. No more coats or scarves. Shorts replace pants and sleeves become shorts. The key – as we all know – is to eliminate layers and you will be more comfortable.

There is one layer, however, that many men opt to eliminate, but do so at your own risk. Underwear. Tight-whities, boxers, thongs with elephant ears – no matter what you wear, we get it. Underwear can be hindering, sweaty and uncomfortable. However, it serves a great purpose to both you (ever chafe?) AND the people around you.

Know the rules, and if you choose to ditch your drawers, do it with confidence.
4814f83a8ccb1bbf3d18ca742abc8275GO COMMANDO when you are wearing a LINED bathing suit.

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WEAR UNDERWEAR at the gym.

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GO COMMANDO at home.

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WEAR UNDERWEAR in public.

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GO COMMANDO while wearing cargo shorts or full pants.

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WEAR UNDERWEAR if you are wearing any shorts that end above the knee.

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GO COMMANDO when you are chilling.

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WEAR UNDERWEAR while running and playing sports.

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GO COMMANDO after a shower.

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WEAR UNDERWEAR if you expect to sweat at all.

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GO COMMANDO when you are positive it will be an easy breezy day.

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WEAR UNDERWEAR if you have any doubt whether you should or not.

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GO COMMANDO at your own risk.

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WEAR UNDERWEAR to support yourself and others.