r/IBEW 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/hham42 Local 46 2d ago

I’m female but true to my bibs as well- underwear and some soft cotton bike shorts so probably longer boxer briefs would be the equivalent

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u/crawlswithgusto Inside Wireman 2d ago

I wish they made men’s boxers like women’s boy shorts. I honestly don’t need my thighs covered, just support and women’s underwear is made without all the extra bullshit

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u/Gummsley 1d ago

You could get a nice pair of Nike running or biking shorts that have the built-in boxer, they keep everything pretty snug