A
foundation garment (also known as shapewear or shaping underwear) is an
undergarment designed to temporarily alter the wearer's body shape, to achieve
a more fashionable figure. The function of a foundation garment is not to
enhance a bodily feature (as would, for example, a padded bra) but to smooth or
control the display of one. [1] Men's padded underwear on the other hand, typically
serves one of two purposes : either it protects your anatomy from trauma or it
makes your anatomy look bigger. In some cases it can serve both purposes.
Whichever is the case, it only makes sense to invest in quality padded men's
underwear because either your manhood or your reputation is a stake.
Women have
worn foundation garments, such as corsets and brassieres, for a very long time.
Some have been essential to the fashion trends of the time. Others have been
born out of the need for women to feel more secure. The same we may reasonably
say that applies to men also. Men have been in the past, but increasingly do so
in the past few decades, wear undergarments that help them “restrict”, and in
other words conceal non-aestheticaly pleasing body-shape features. This is
where shapewear comes in use, and thus displays an increasing raise in
popularity and sales, especially after the 90s.
Depending
on what sports you are into, men's padded underwear might be required to
protect your parts. Cycling can do a number on them, particularly if you are
riding long distances or over bumpy terrain. Martial arts are another type of
sport where protective underwear is absolutely mandatory. Kicks and punches
landed by your opponent in an unprotected groin could have you singing soprano
for days. [2] Again if you are looking for comfort and cushioning, due to age
and joint stiffness, padded underwear offer the level of sport necessary. If on
the other hand, you are looking to augment either your package or your rump, men's
padded underwear is a simple, inexpensive and temporary option that is far more
practical than surgery.
There are
numerous diets and routines that claim to help men lose fat and build muscle in
implausible lengths of time. The truth is that it takes hard work and
determination to obtain a great physique. For those still looking for a quick
fix without the effort shapewear will give that competitive edge. At first
glance, shapewear looks like a regular shirt. Upon closer inspection, the
material is lined with padding to enhance the key areas involved in muscle
building, the pectorals, shoulders, biceps and triceps. Designed to be worn
underneath regular clothing, the shirts are made of material that allows the
skin to breathe and ensure wearers don’t get too hot. [3]
Adapted
from a blog for women (since women know better, they have been doing it, like …
for ages) on advice of “How to Choose the Right Shapewear for you” [4] :
1. Purchase
the right size. Buying a smaller size
does not make you thinner, it actually will create more problems by pushing
things into places they should never be.
2. Focus on
the part of the body you want to shape.
3. Define
the purpose. Ie. You want it for sports, or a special occasion where it will be
seen.
4. Make
sure to choose the level of support you need.
5. Try it
on! Never, Never , Never buy shapewear WITHOUT trying it on!
6. Put it
on correctly.
7. We sweat,
so if you are in a high temp region look
for light weight summer style shapers.
When
choosing padded underwear for men there are different styles and comfort levels
just as there are for women. There is the brief that comes in normal or
low-rise, a pair that can lift and push up what is already there, the padded
jock, which is very popular, as well as many other types. There is padded
underwear for men that are just like that for women. They contain pockets that one can insert pads
into. One can choose between silicone and foam pads much of the times depending
on what is more comfortable to the individual. There are pairs of padded
underwear that do not have pads but actually provide a lift and separate
feature. This allows the man to work with what he already has instead of
relying on pads. Just like padded panties for women, for men there is also
waist slimming underwear. Whichever is the case a man still may need the extra
feature of a tummy tuck, and luckily there is also padded underwear for men
that provide that slimming effect. [5]
Some
companies out there :
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