Men's Girdles
a.k.a.
Support Briefs
Updated August 11, 2009
When I created this site in 2001, I tried most of male girdles that
were on the market, and I could not find even one that compared in support
and comfort to a well-made woman's girdle (and some were absolutely
worthless). But since then, several new models have appeared and need
to be investigated. I have tried a few and am pleased to report that
there are several good support garments out there for men. So if you
are interested in male girdles, please give them a try. I invite you
to try all available models to see if they work for you or not. I also
solicit your input if you find a good one that is not listed here.
A special word about Underworks.com. This company is dedicated to making quality garments for men at a reasonable price. They have gone to great lengths to make a number of control garments for men, and they are improving their garments as they hear from their customers. They have just gone to market (8/10/09) with their new High Waist Long Leg girdle for men.
A Product Review of men's girdles resides below this text.
Pros and Cons of Men's Girdles (a comparison of men's and women's girdles)
- Proper fit. Since men's girdles were designed for the male anatomy, they usually fit a man "as is". Women's girdles, on the other hand, were designed for the female body, and a woman's girdle purchased off-the-shelf seldom fits a man properly and will usually require alterations.
- Cost. Male girdles, in general, cost less than
female girdles, and since they do not need alterations as mentioned
above, they cost even less.
- Comfort. Many men report that they find a man's
girdle uncomfortable compared to a lady's girdle. For example,
the waistband on my Manshape dug painfully into my skin and left
deep grooves that stayed for several hours. You can tuck your
T shirt in to alleviate this situation, but that only works if
you are wearing an outer shirt. My male girdle also rose uncomfortably
up on my derriere.
- Masculine/Feminine. Girdles designed for men are
masculine, emulating jockey shorts somewhat. Many men shy away
from women's girdles because they look feminine. I have read a
number of negative comments about the laced cuff, "pretty"
tummy panel, or the satin panels on women's girdles. Also, to
many men, wearing a garment designed for a woman is strictly taboo,
and they shy away from them altogether.
- The wife. There are many wives out there who
maintain a strong influence over what their husbands wear, and
they prefer them to wear girdles designed exclusively for men.
Some have a very negative opinion of a man wearing anything that
seems feminine, and that's a shame, because who cares what one
wears under his pants?
- Crotch room. Men's girdles have ample room for
the male genitalia; women's girdles do not. Men need to wear a
woman's girdle a few inches lower than a female counterpart in
order to accommodate their privates. This is one reason why men
generally need a longer girdle than women (details in another
section).
- Bathroom facilities. Men's girdles have an anatomically correct opening in front to facilitate urination. Women's girdles have an almost useless opening under the crotch, or no opening at all. Men have to roll the girdle at least half way down in order to urinate, which means they have to use a stall rather than a urinal. Some find this a bother, others do not.
- Selection and variety. There are very few male girdles available on the market today; choices are very limited. Women's girdles, on the other hand, are available in a number of styles, models, colors, and degrees of firmness.
- Sizing. Men's girdles generally come in 3 or 5
sizes. Woman's girdles are available in 7 or 8 sizes.
- Availability. Men's girdles are often available
in men's clothing stores and thus, can be tried on before making
a purchase. Women's girdles are not generally available to men
in retail stores except for a few liberal corsetieres scattered
around the globe.
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to measure for a man's girdle
Measure your waist just above, or directly across the belly button. This measurement should be the same as your trouser size, and this is the size you should use when ordering a man's girdle. It is not the same for women's girdles. |
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Men's Girdles Product Review (Click on the photos to enlarge them.)
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http://www.underworks.com/products.html/ This is a great girdle for men. It provides very firm support from above the waistline to below the navel. The crotch is designed for comfort and ease at going to the bathroom. If you want a high waist garment, this is a winner. By the way, Underworks makes this garment with various widths of the Power Waist, anywhere from 3" to 10" (the 3" and 6" models replace the old Zip n' Trim garments). Check their site for more information. |
Belly Buster Model 960 |
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http://www.underworks.com/products.html/ Finally, a long-leg girdle for men that works; high waist, full-body, long legs that grip well. The satin panel over the tummy really works, and the jock is lined with a comfortable cotton liner and provides easy access for the bathroom. If you want a girdle that supports your back, your buttocks, and your legs, this one is a winner. And there is nothing feminine about this garment; it was built exclusively for men. |
HWLL Girdle Model 968 |
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http://www.glawrence.com/manshape.htm The waistband on this garment is painful when I tried it (2001) |
Manshape
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This is not a girdle; it is a compression garment called a Support Brief. It was designed to supply gentle compression after recent surgery. It is made of surgical material similar to a compression bandage. It does not offer firm tummy support. The crotch is actually open but the gentleman here is wearing briefs. There are two models at the Morris site. I tried them both and returned them both. |
Morris Designs
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Venusa Men's Girdle I grabbed this photo from the Venusa web site (which no longer exists) in August of 2001. The beauty of this garment is that is has a high waistband and the legs extend to just below the quadriceps, excellent engineering. I would enjoy trying one of these, but it seems that obtaining one might be more trouble than it's worth. Josef in Germany wrote (February 2009) that he was able to contact the seller, but communication with them was very difficult, and they would not exchange one size for another. He said that he likes the girdle but has to wear a panty liner due to discomfort in the crotch area (hairs protruding through the porous material). Contact information for the seller is listed below if you are interested. Josef gave me permission to display two photos of himself wearing
the Venusa girdle. They don't look exactly like the photo on the
left, but they are interesting (copyright by: CH-Schneckerl, Germany):
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