Are men hotter in underwear than when completely bare? The gays have thoughts
the boxers/briefs/jockstraps/thongs debate and just appreciate underwear in general. Many Reddit users say it’s sexier to see a guy in his skivvies than to see him nude.“Why are men in their underwear hotter than just fully nude men?” asked one r/askgaybros user recently. “Is this just a me thing?”Well, no, it’s not just a him thing.Subscribe to our newsletter for a refreshing cocktail (or mocktail) of LGBTQ+ entertainment and pop culture, served up with a side of eye-candy.“This is actually a common psychological phenomenon,” one commenter wrote. “And it’s the same reason why studies show that people wearing face masks are often rated as more attractive than when their face is uncovered. (This is also why a lot of people tend to obscure their face with their phone or hand in pictures, too).
Essentially, your mind fills in the gaps with your imagination. When a portion of the face or body is covered, we tend to project our own fantasies as to what is underneath.
Almost always, what is actually under the cover does not live up to the fantasy. Hence, coverings increase perceived attractiveness.”Other gay Reddit users gave the TL;DR version. “Anticipation,” one wrote, offering shades of Rocky Horror.“And imagination,” another added.A post shared by Calvin Klein (@calvinklein)Underwear is (or should be) a crucial part of any guy’s wardrobe.“Exactly,” a third person wrote. “If you think about it, pleasure is doing what you want.
And it is through desire that we get anticipation. We see someone and desire that person. So you see someone in underwear and desire him.
