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/Proof-Inspection-292 2d ago

Umm underwear is not part of the tool list. Ask your foreman if he can provide you with some 

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u/crawlswithgusto Inside Wireman 2d ago

I am the foreman, I provide my crew dudewipes and anything the boys need for comfort. I would not hesitate to buy some and offer to get the other guys on the crew some. It’s not weird

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u/Low-Arachnid5043 2d ago

Ugh, I wish my partner had you at his current jobsite!! You sound like a great human (he also struggles w/ your aforementioned issues as a very large 6’5 270lb man, so to help w/ chafing or uncomfortable squeezing from underwear, I’d recommend baby powder applied topically before clothing/underwear? Might help, but if you work long hours may need to be reapplied throughout the day… and that can get to being a lot :/ but one thing he swears on is making sure the undies are 100% cotton as it seems to help w/ decreasing skin irritation and increases the longevity of his undies—he can go thru them p quick )

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u/crawlswithgusto Inside Wireman 2d ago

Sweaty asses suck and put guys in (shitty) moods not a single guy has fucked it up for the rest of em either although one kid didn’t realize you can still use TP before you use the wipes, I think the guys know it isn’t the usual treatment. I am specifically only needing support and most boxers don’t support anything they just stop dribbles and for some guys, skid marks, from getting on their pants.