Buried deep and often forgotten. Usually overlooked and taken for granted; men's underwear is very necessary to any male's wardrobe. This is something most men don't take into consideration. It is not only for support and practical reasons, underwear has a lot to do with sex appeal, style and how comfortable one is with himself. By popular demand of the ladies (and some men) around the school, I have chosen to write about the different styles of underwear, the mood they set and what girls (and some guys) want to see.

The quality of the underwear is most important, even over style. Underwear are not like jeans in the sense that the more ripped jeans are, the more stylish they look. If you are having an intimate night with your partner and your underwear is torn and tattered, the mood is completely ruined. The sex appeal hits a solid zero and it is now time for you to go on a shopping trip. The designer brands such as Dolce and Gabbana and Calvin Klein usually supply the best quality, but if you are looking for a cheaper alternative, brands such as Fruit of the Loom (from Walmart) can be just as durable.

The second most important aspect when buying underwear is the style. In today's retail world, there are a vast amount of styles including briefs, boxers, boxerbriefs, bikini, thong and of course, going commando (however, this shall be saved for another article). Each of these styles truly defines a male's character.

Boxers are for those who play it safe and aren't concerned with sex appeal. After talking to a bunch of people, the general consensus was that boxers are one of the least attractive styles because they just hang off the body and appear more like shorts. The sex appeal is really reduced when the boxers are pulled high up while the pants are basically around the ankles - this usually ends up looking trashy.

Briefs and boxer-briefs are for those who like support but want to shape their lower body. Although briefs are often referred to as "tighty whities," there is now such a large variety of colours and prints, that this term is not as accurate as it once was. Also, according to the ladies and men I asked, they found these two styles are the most attractive and present the most sex appeal. They love it especially when the band of the boxer-brief is pulled less than an inch above the waist line.

Last but not least, we have the bikini and male thong. These are definitely the most gutsy and revealing styles, worn by men who aren't afraid to wear the most uncomfortable underwear and are completely comfortable with their sexuality. These styles can present sex appeal to certain individuals or small groups, but for the most part, it is not classified as the trendiest for the majority of today's society.

It may seem quite pointless to put effort into buying an article of clothing that is seen by very few people, but the truth is, every bit counts. Your partner is not going to want to see you in tattered, poorly fitting underwear. Try something new; go to a retailer such as American Apparel, H&M or Urban Behaviour and pick out a different style of underwear (maybe not a thong for starters) and see if your partner notices.