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Why I Don't Wear Undergarments,
and the Commando Lifestyle
Definitions:
Undergarment(s): Articles of clothing worn between the body and outer clothing, including, but not limited to (male (usually)): briefs (also called, for the white ones, "tighty whities"), boxers, boxer-briefs, athletic supporters ("jocks", "jock[ ]straps"), bikini briefs, undershirts, thong bikinis, Underoos [trademark], and Pull-Ups [trademark]; (female (usually)): panties and brassieres; and (both): various types of diapers. Also called: undies, underwear, underpants, underthings, and the archaic "unmentionables".
Going Commando: Not wearing undergarments, whether by choice or necessity. Also called: free-balling, hanging loose (for male); free-buffing, free-busting, going bra-less (for female).
Why I do it. As was mentioned on the About page (from which, presumably, you got here), I only wear body coverings which are essential. Undergarments are, in my opinion, not essential, and certainly not comfortable.
How I started. It was late in my twelfth year of life, just before puberty; up to that point, I had worn white briefs exclusively. For some reason, I decided to try this. Not sure why, just wanted to experiment. My parents were mortified because they considered this to be morally wrong and not hygienic. When I showed my father, he just said, "Your sweat will build up in your pants, and you'll have B. O.!". That didn't deter me.
As time went on, I found how truly comfortable I felt without briefs. I began to wonder why I was the only boy in my gym class to do this. Did the others really enjoy wearing these tight, confining things, or did they do it because they saw no reason not to?
I did not wear them when I went to summer camp either, but did some when I went out of the country, at my parents' request. In college, I began to find some who did it. I felt so good knowing I wasn't the only one!
All through my school years, I did not wear jeans. After college, I started to, but found that they weren't all that comfortable because the rough material chafed my crotch. I discovered jump suits in the late '70s, and wore those most of the time up until the mid-'90s when I switched to sweats. Those feel really good (almost erotic) when going commando.
Is there anyone who should not go commando? Of course. I found out that, unless you wear something made of a really soft fabric, don't go commando if you shave your pubic hair! The irritation I felt when I did that by necessity (fortunately, this has happened only twice) was intense. Obviously, also, don't do it if you have a bowel or bladder control problem. That is, unless you like soiling your pants, which I don't (but see the Water Sports page (from About) for details on that aspect from my standpoint). Another place I'd recommend not doing it is if you like to wear pants (or other garments) with the crotch or rear torn out as some people might not enjoy the show.
As for wearing bras, this is a matter of personal taste, but I (I know, being male, some of this might not make sense) feel that the old saw, "If you can hold a pencil under your breast, wear a bra" is a good guideline. For al practical purposes, I have no preference in that area.
Isn't it not hygienic? No, not really. Consider that many undergarments are now made of materials that do not breathe well. The crotch area perspires that much more because of the tight and stuffy space. (I don't think this applies to bras but then I've never worn one.)
A few dribbles in my pants are not annoying, I can always rinse them out, and I don't wear very many polyester garments.
I can hear some of you gasping, "But what about accidents?!" Well, what about them? I guess you could say, "s**t happens!". Do I have them? Yes, but very rarely. I just clean myself, change my pants, and rinse out the dirty ones. (I'll spare you the messy details.)
Would I recommend it to almost anyone? Yes, I think everyone (except as noted above) should try it a few times (a few because you might have one bad experience and maybe it was just the fabric of the garment you wore, or something like that). If you don't like it, no harm done, but I hope you decide it's a good thing!
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