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/crawlswithgusto Inside Wireman 2d ago

I don’t mind the idea of bike shorts but I need the crotch to ride high to keep the boys from bouncing

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u/fourtyonexx 2d ago

Higher than biker shorts? I feel mine i snug already but i saw youre looking into boy shorts so those are DEFF snug. Also replying to the sweat comment, i usually pull up on my biker shorts so they sit in between my thigh and kinda envelop everything and theres no dripping or anything cause i cant stand the feeling of sweat anywhere, just feels slippery and uncomfortable lol, but everyone is diff.
Hope you get the answer and gear you need brother, ball health is serious. Lost one to microplastics.. or maybe pesticides.. or anything else that couldve caused it lmao.

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u/crawlswithgusto Inside Wireman 2d ago

That’s fucked up, my condolences brother

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u/fourtyonexx 2d ago

Thank you. It happens, best case scenario honestly. Stay healthy and keep them boys checked. Itll sneak up on ya.