July 04, 2009

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Boxers or Briefs?

The case against tight underwear

By Orlander Robinson

Boxers or briefs? Well, personally I prefer boxers. I prefer boxers rather than briefs because they are more comfortable. I used to wear briefs and I liked them, until I discovered a great thing: boxers. In boxers you feel free, and your circulation is flowing.

In briefs you're more confined and the circulation does not flow as well. Briefs were tight when you were younger and your favorite superhero or cartoon character was on them.

Now, times have changed. You have grown up. Your body is changing. You are developing in certain areas. You are maturing, so you need your space. You need your circulation, and I am sure a lot of fellas out there agree. Since briefs are snugger, studies show that they produce more body heat, thus the heat caused by the briefs can lower your sperm count. The remedy for that would just be to switch to boxers.

Boxers are also more fashionable. How many times have you walked down the street and seen someone sagging their pants to the point where you can see their boxers from back? I am not saying that this looks nice, but you won't catch someone doing that with just regular briefs.

For some people, switching from briefs to boxers may be a big step because you grew up on briefs and you're used to them. But trust me, if you try out boxers you'll see what a beautiful thing they are. I certainly did.

— Orlander Robinson is a 16-year-old junior at Encinal High School in Alameda, CA.


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