Why wear underpants under swimwear?
Good day fine reader, nice to welcome you here to a new college of Dutch Designers Outlet her Lingerie and Swimwear expert. In this blog I will answer you the a pressing question among gentlemen; "why wear underpants under swimming trunks?" It is a question that has been asked for years and is also becoming more and more common. The latter is mainly due to the greatly increased popularity of wide(er) swim trunks that have appeared on the market. This type of swimming trunks are said to offer insufficient support. But is this really the case? Let's find out!
Why underpants under swim trunks is an important question
The fact that this question used to be asked less frequently is mainly due to the fact that today it is not just about tight swim trunks; aka swim briefs (or, colloquially, speedos). Unlike that earlier period, men now have the choice of an incredibly diverse number of diverse models. From the tight swim briefs and tight swim boxers to the wide swim shorts in all sizes. Do you choose to wear wider swim trunks? Then wearing underpants underneath is definitely something to consider.
One swimsuit is not the other
Before we delve deeper into the question of why wear underpants under swim trunks, let's take a look at the different types of swim trunks. The traditional tight swimsuit and the wider swimsuit often called swim shorts. When you put them side by side, the difference is immediately obvious. An important difference that is not visible from the outside has to do with the difference in support for the male genital area. With the traditional tight swimsuit, the support is generally adequate. It's a different story with the wide(er) swim trunks.
Lack of support only partially compensated
The need for support often results in an inner brief being stitched into wider swim trunks. These inner shorts are just a mesh fabric and are known to itch or irritate and you don't want that to happen. If you want to be able to count on better support without that annoying itch or irritation, then wearing underpants is a simple solution.
Avoid unexpected surprises
Are you wearing a wider swimsuit? Then I do have another point of interest for you. Are you going to lie on the beach or by the pool, for example? Make sure that not everyone can see into your swim trunks. Or if you are wearing a wider but short pair of swim trunks and they might creep up a bit, that they don't just expose anything. Wearing underpants under your swim trunks will prevent any nasty surprises in this area.
Wide swim trunks prohibited
Are you planning to swim in a pool and wearing underpants under your swim trunks? Then you should read up on the pool requirements. Especially in France and Belgium, it is forbidden to wear wide swim shorts. The reason may surprise you; it was often young people who put on their swimming shorts over the underpants they wore all day, which is considered very unhygienic. That way, a lot of dirt would get into the pool water and of course that is not acceptable.
Boys in the pool
Another reason why wide swim trunks are prohibited in some swimming pools is because tight swim trunks dry faster, and this is also considered more hygienic. In addition, with a wide bottom, when you leave the pool, you take more water with you and this too is considered undesirable. For many boys, the prohibition of wide swim trunks is an issue, as there is a fear of being seen and such tight swim trunks would not be good for the image.
Wear a bathing suit under your swim trunks
Wearing a bathing suit under another bathing suit may seem a little strange at first glance. Yet this is more common than you might suspect. Many men find the feel of regular boxer shorts under swim trunks annoying. The fabric the boxer is made of is also not meant for this at all. This is different when one simply wears a tight swimming boxer. These can basically be worn under wide(er) swimming shorts without any problem and the shorts also hold much less water, making them dry easier and faster.
The conclusion is clear men!
With this blog article, you become clear that there are both advantages and disadvantages to wearing underpants under swim trunks. In any case, the advantages are that you offer more support to the genital area and you don't have to fear unintended viewing. As a disadvantage, you can list the time your swimwear needs to dry but also the hygiene aspects. Decide mainly for yourself which option suits you best, but of course also keep an eye on the rules of the pool.
