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Posted on: Sat, Jan 26 2008 11:15 AM

Posted by: TheChairman Posts: 4

I'm a 19 year old male with Congenital Muscular Dystrophy. Due to this, I'm in a wheelchair from morning to night. My issue is the underwear I'm wearing currently.

Right now I wear boxer-briefs. I find however that they get bunched in my groin area easily and get twisted too. I've worn boxers before, but they were even worse. I've been contemplating the use of thong underwear. It might be a slap to my manly-hood, but here's my thought: a) there is little material, so less bunching in the groin, b) with the back being only a thin piece, they won't twist around as easily because of such little material.

What do other males in wheelchairs wear?
What do you think of my reasoning?

Thanks

Posted on: Sat, Jan 26 2008 11:45 AM

Posted by: Therese Posts: 3

Hi I hope that you don't mind me responding to your post even though I am a woman and not in a wheelchair.

I have had my own discomfort issues with 'regular' underwear over the years and this is my solution. I buy exercise leggings and wear those as underwear or cut them off at the knee and wear them that way. They stretch and don't bunch anywhere. I have had a couple of guy friends over the years who have done this as well or used bike shorts. I also wear tights as an under layer. May or may not be something that you want to check. Lots of very 'manly' men wear tights and/or pantyhose for different reasons. Joe Namath being one of the most famous. As far as the thong idea, I have worn them and the piece that goes between the cheeks is NOT comfortable and I would think that the ...um...er...(how to put this delicately?) male anatomy would not be comfortable with a thong. What about a jock strap or cup of some sort??

Peace, T

Posted on: Sat, Jan 26 2008 11:47 AM

Posted by: cudachaser Posts: 1,484

 I don't wear underwear

Joe 

Posted on: Sat, Jan 26 2008 1:56 PM

Posted by: TheChairman Posts: 4

Therese:

Hi I hope that you don't mind me responding to your post even though I am a woman and not in a wheelchair.

I have had my own discomfort issues with 'regular' underwear over the years and this is my solution. I buy exercise leggings and wear those as underwear or cut them off at the knee and wear them that way. They stretch and don't bunch anywhere. I have had a couple of guy friends over the years who have done this as well or used bike shorts. I also wear tights as an under layer. May or may not be something that you want to check. Lots of very 'manly' men wear tights and/or pantyhose for different reasons. Joe Namath being one of the most famous. As far as the thong idea, I have worn them and the piece that goes between the cheeks is NOT comfortable and I would think that the ...um...er...(how to put this delicately?) male anatomy would not be comfortable with a thong. What about a jock strap or cup of some sort??

Peace, T

Why would the piece that goes between the cheeks NOT be comfortable and why would you think that the male anatomy would not be comfortable with a thong? How would a jock strap be better/different?

Posted on: Sat, Jan 26 2008 5:41 PM

Posted by: Carlos Posts: 24

Not sure if this'll help.  I wear briefs.  I have had the same problems with boxers and boxer-briefs as you have.

As for thongs, wear them if they're the best for you.  I'm assuming you're straight, right?  If so, then just remind the girl you're with that you're into her when she sees them on you.  I would suggest some of the companies geared towards gay men if you're looking for fashionable male thongs.

Posted on: Sat, Jan 26 2008 5:44 PM

Posted by: Carlos Posts: 24

I've done that a few times.  For me, I need something that keeps everything not flopping around. 

Posted on: Sat, Jan 26 2008 5:55 PM

Posted by: BESTOFBOB Posts: 4

Well for me being in a chair for 25 years or more i find not wereing any is the soulition for me, besides, when the lucky day comes along and i find myself on third base ill have alot less to take off!!! good luck with your problem.

Posted on: Sat, Jan 26 2008 7:55 PM

Posted by: TheChairman Posts: 4

carmitch:

I've done that a few times.  For me, I need something that keeps everything not flopping around. 

Yes I am straight.

You've done what a few times?