Unraveling the mystery: Underwear brand discloses real reason men's boxers have holes in the front
Even while most guys have probably never given much thought to the reason why their boxers or briefs, or jeans have a hole in the front, you might be shocked to learn that the hole serves more than one purpose. However, a brand of underwear known as Sheath has now disclosed the real reason(s) behind the existence of that hole. And you won't believe this, but it's not only to urinate.
Experts at Sheath have stated recently, “The hole in your boxers is also called a fly." They continued, “You’re free to call them whatever name you want, but the functional term is still fly. Why is it there? You guessed it! The purpose of the fly is to make it easier for you to pee while wearing boxers.” While the primary reason is to make urination easier, the fly also serves a secondary purpose, as reported by The Sun.
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Considering how little value some men place on the flap, numerous manufacturers have introduced new product lines that do not have it. However, many men still buy without, so it may just be a question of preference. On the other hand, specialists agree that the fly has a secondary purpose, which is to make the garment more comfortable for the person wearing it. Sheath added, “Today's modern underwear is nothing like what men wore even a few decades ago." Sheath added, “The actual pouch where the fly is located has also been changing drastically. In the past, this area used to be flat. This design does not give the man a natural way for his penis to be contoured." It continued, “Thankfully, men today have a better option. New boxer briefs and men's briefs have a design that actually has a roomier pouch. This new pouch design gives the man more definition, comfort, support, and freedom.”
Evidently, there are more significant uses for the hole than just eliminating it. Now the puzzle is complete. In addition to having a clear definition, a decent pair of briefs should also have comfort, ease of movement, and support. Although there are some men on Reddit who think it's a pointless addition since they'd rather wear trousers that are more secure and have less of a chance of letting their crown jewels fall out by accident, there are others who think it's a great idea.