Are you supposed to wear underwear under boardshorts that don't have a liner? If so, what kind of underwear is best?
No, definitely not. It defeats the entire purpose of board shorts. Plus, you look like a tool/tourist. I only mention this, because if you're asking, you're obviously concerned about what other people are thinking. As someone who grew up on the beach, us locals are thinking "tool/tourist!"
Some people claim they wear boxers underneath in order to avoid a rash of some sort, or it's just more comfortable, etc. I call bullshit. There's is nothing worse than having wet boxers an hour after your board shorts have dried. The rash thing is just ridiculous. All that cotton is going to do is soak up more salt and be more uncomfortable when they dry (they get stiff).
Be a man, and let your junk breathe in that ocean goodness.
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I'm gonna come out and say it is all about personal preference. If your comfortable wearing nothing underneath than by all means go for it, if not throw some boxer briefs underneath. I'd recommend some briefs that are not 100% cotton, maybe a 65/30/5 cotton polyester spandex blend.
I don't wear underwear under board shorts. Since they are so long the boys are well protected. I personally think that when someone has board shorts on and their boxers are showing it looks worse than plumber butt!
I personally throw on a pair of jammers jammers under my boardshorts. They keep everything in place, won't look weird if you have to take your boardies off and they dry just as quickly as your boardshorts.
No, definitely not. It defeats the entire purpose of board shorts. Plus, you look like a tool/tourist. I only mention this, because if you're asking, you're obviously concerned about what other people are thinking. As someone who grew up on the beach, us locals are thinking "tool/tourist!"
Some people claim they wear boxers underneath in order to avoid a rash of some sort, or it's just more comfortable, etc. I call bullshit. There's is nothing worse than having wet boxers an hour after your board shorts have dried. The rash thing is just ridiculous. All that cotton is going to do is soak up more salt and be more uncomfortable when they dry (they get stiff).
Be a man, and let your junk breathe in that ocean goodness.
I have tried non-cotton boxer briefs that dry quickly. Seems OK. I would prefer not to wear anything underneath but things in front seem to show too much when still wet. I don't care myself but I don't want to offend anyone. Any thoughts?
Having had much experience in the industry of surfing and water sports, i have found it more comfortable to wear a pair of compression shorts made by companies such as Nike or UnderArmor. These add extra support and prevent sand from getting where it shouldn't. But if you like to go comando under yours thats your choice, not mine.
I personally don't. The point of board shorts is to be quick drying and adding an extra layer (underwear) is going to slow that down.
If you feel you have to wear something, I would recommend a pair of Speedos (or something similar). This will support "your boys" and still be quick drying. Just make sure that the board shorts stay on because no one wants to see someone in a banana hammock unless you are swimming for a gold medal.