Buying underwear for your boyfriend or husband for Christmas is a great idea, right? Right.  But, hold on just a second, if you want to get it right, there are some points that you need to consider before you go rushing out…

1. Type and Brand
Type and brand are possibly the most important points when it comes to buying men’s underwear. Every guy likes a different type of undergarment – some like boxers, some like briefs and others like boxer-briefs or trunks. Some like to mix it up and switch between the three. Chances are that, unless you are trying to make a point or unless you have *saucy* (you know what I mean) intentions, purchasing boxers for a person who only wears briefs will result in a completely useless Christmas gift. Completely. But it doesn’t end just there…

Brand is another important aspect, that you need to treat with caution. Two different brands of boxer-briefs may look the same, but trust me, they don’t feel the same or wear the same. For instance, a pair of Hugos and a pair of Calvins, although they may look similar, wear differently and guys tend to stick to their brand of choice for this very reason. While it is important to push people and try different brands (you might find a new favourite), you need to find a balance here when it comes to making your purchase and decide what your intentions are.

2. Size
It’s not that hard. Small, medium, large or larger? Don’t get this wrong!

3. Comfort and Fit
Ladies, think of this like a bra. Some men like loose-fitting underwear and others like underwear with good support. Everyone has a different understanding of comfort and you need to make your purchase based on your boyfriend or husband’s preference. Importantly, comfort and fit may have different meanings for different occasions. For example, some men may like sleeping in boxers but will want something with good support when hitting the gym.

4. Colour
Men’s underwear can come in some pretty bizarre colour choices, but for the most part, the most popular colours are white, black and gray. If you can’t decide on a colour, just pick black. The same goes for both men’s and women’s underwear. You can’t go wrong with black. Oh wait, maybe go for a white pair of underwear if your boyfriend or husband likes to wear white shorts.

5. Occassion
Now that you have got the basics right, the next important consideration is occasion. Are you looking for something for private encounters (again, you know what I mean)? Every day wearing? How about for sports? Or beach holidays? The occasion will influence the points above, so think through the occasion carefully and let that guide the basics.