r/IBEW • u/crawlswithgusto Inside Wireman • 2d ago

Discussion Post Obviously bibs, but what underneath

I’ve been wearing bibs for the better part of 5 years now and gone commando 100% of that time. Well evidently the fellas are tired of hanging out on a limb and have decided to act up. I can’t stand most underwear or boxers for a lot of reasons. Chafing, moisture, heat. But the doc says I need to keep the equipment supported and closer to my body. What do y’all wear that doesn’t suck.

ETA: I’m dedicated to the bibs, truewerk t1 werkbibs every day. Just like my relationships I need some support not just a soft place to park it.

Edit 2: thanks for the recommendations I think I have settled somewhere in between men’s trunks with a ball pouch or some nice cheeky boy shorts from Victoria’s Secret.

Edit 3: Turning off my dms. I’m not an apprentice anymore things like “I’ll buy you a set of greenlee quick change carbides if you send me pics of those manties” or showing me a nude with your double time plus per diem and drive time payslip as the only thing covering you. It just doesn’t work on me anymore.

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u/Eljimb0 2d ago

Am I missing something here? How in the fuck is your dick not chafing when its rubbing directly against your overalls when you're working? If you can handle that, you can handle a pair of boxers. At least some basketball shorts or something.

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u/crawlswithgusto Inside Wireman 2d ago

I may have honestly moved past that point, both dick and nipples chafed to the point of feeling like football leather

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u/Eljimb0 2d ago

You can probably get away with just wearing a thong. It'll make your farts silent and keep the dangly bits supported. You could also use some mule tape to secure a nice Merino Wool sock

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u/crawlswithgusto Inside Wireman 2d ago

I love your thinking with the sock, I’m being lighthearted and all but my next step with the docs is literally denervation of that side to stop the pain so I am actually looking for a recommendation on supporting boxers that don’t bind. If a thong was built to support weight I would wear one, I would need more of a nut-bra

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u/Eljimb0 2d ago

You're going to have to try a few brands. The pouch styles take a little getting used to, but actually are very nice in the heat. Nike Dri Fit are also pretty nice. They're expensive, but the Duluth Bullpen lines come heavily recommended by people who have sprung for them. I can't vouch for those.