Men’s underwear ain’t new. (I men the fashion of wearing it; a lot of men’s underwear is new and new styles are being developed all the time.) The first men’s undies of which we have archeological evidence are leather loincloths that had a waistband and a strip of material running from front to back. We’re not sure who first invented men’s underwear, but we do know its been around a very long time.
Why was it first created? We don’t know the motivation behind the creation of male undergarments but there are a few logical reasons that simply make sense.
One reason male undies might have been invented had to do with the need to protect the all-important and sensitive genital and buttock regions. It makes sense that as long as the human species has been on this earth, that the male members would want to keep their members secure and in place. I mean who wants to be flopping around when you’re running down game, heading into battle or trying to catch the guy who just stole your Woolly Mammoth steak? Especially if a sharp object is involved. I mean one slip and there you have it, the first circumcision.
Another reason would be warmth. I mean keeping those family jewels out of the cold is a matter of comfort. Underwear would help keep them close to the body and, thus, warm and toasty.
Another purpose that male underwear serves is it helps keep outer garments clean. A guy wouldn’t want any unruly smells, ugly stains or excessive moisture on whatever could be seen in public. I mean talk about a chick or cock turnoff?
Finally, I’m thinking that, like today, men started wearing underwear because it made them more desirable: sexy, trendy and cultured. At least as sexy, trendy and cultured a guy could look 10,000 years ago. I mean, those guys were concerned with making sure they weren’t going to be eaten by a tiger or bear. Still, when a man and his partner got into the boudoir, in front of the warm, cozy fire or simply found a hole or cave where they could get it on, before they did get in on, then chances are they pad to get that alluring loincloth off.
People have always been people. And male underwear has been a mainstay for a long, long time.
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