I’ve never seen men’s underpants with pockets. But I’m also not researching the topic extensively, so it’s possible this is a development in undergarment tech that I’m not aware of.
I dated a girl once who was amazed by the “pocket” in my boxer-briefs until she found it it was actually just the weird hole thing they put in the front that acts as a fly.
I have a theory that that’s not actually what that’s for. Like, men’s briefs are sort of double-breasted, there’s one flap that comes from one side almost all the way across, and then another outside of that that goes from the other side almost all the way across. It’s not really positioned or shaped in such a way that makes digging your dick out for dick-related activities easy or comfortable. But it does make for a functional expansion joint that allows a 100% cotton garment snugly house a bulge that changes size and position throughout the day.
There often is a pocket-like area between the layers where they’re both attached to the sides down to the cross-ass seam, but I’m confident in saying men don’t store things there. You look REALLY STRANGE accessing that compartment, and objects placed there will rest uncomfortably against the scrotum, and come out smelling of taint sweat.
I think she found some sports underwear with a pocket to put a cup in
I once came across a pair of some kind of synthetic silk man thongs. That had three pockets. One for your junk, another for your phone and the third for your dick and balls.
They were like 90 dollars a pair.
I guess it’s for when you need to be sexy and functional.
Fucktional
I have compression shorts that I run in that are the closest thing. Otherwise, if I’m just in underwear, or maybe a pair of gym shorts with no pocket, just throwing the phone in the waistband is sufficient. Just need something better for running.
I wonder if it’s talking about the fold in the front to piss through
Picked up a pair at American eagle that did without even realizing it. Best pair of underpants
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pocket
In medieval Europe, early pocket-like openings called fitchets appeared in the 13th century. These vertical slits, cut into the outer tunic, allowed access to a purse or keys suspended from the girdle beneath.[3] Historian Rebecca Unsworth notes that pockets became more visible in the late 15th century,[4] and their use spread widely in the 16th century.[4]
Later, pockets were often worn like purses on a belt, concealed under a coat or jerkin to deter pickpocketing, with access through a slit in the outer garment.
By the 17th century, pockets were sewn into men’s clothing, while women’s remained as separate tie-on pouches hidden beneath skirts.[5][6]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reticule_(handbag)
A reticule, also known as a ridicule or indispensable, was a type of small handbag or purse, similar to a modern evening bag, used mainly from 1795 to 1820.[1]
The reticule became popular with the advent of Regency fashions in the late 18th century. Previously, women had carried personal belongings in pockets tied around the waist, but the columnar skirts and thin fabrics that had come into style made pockets essentially unusable.
Sure, sure, but women get two prison pockets.
With enough cleavage, women get other places to stash stuff too.
May I request at least that money not be stored in any of these places.
Iv delt with boob sweat, ass sweat and unfortunately blood money in my time as a pizza boy years ago.
Women please don’t hide money in your bra/panties. It’s disgusting.
Men this goes for you too. Foot sweat money after you fish money out of your God forsaken sneaker is not appreciated
Wait, do people actually keep money on their shoes?
But I swear putting my bills in my gooch makes it smell nice!
I remember watching this TV fashion contest thing quite a long time ago. The host of this contest was this old, wrinkly French lady who was a long time veteran in women’s fashion (apparently).
So in the episode the upstart designers had to create… I think… Three fashionable pants for women. One of the contestants created all three of her pants with pockets, and I think one of them had some excessive pockets.
She was dismissed by the host immediately, before the model even wore any of the pants. Basically the episode was already decided, as that contestant got eliminated on the spot.
The reason? Well, that veteran fashion designer stated something along the lines of; “The female form is the most beautiful and powerful thing we have, and we can’t have pockets ruin that. It’s for women to accessorise with a handbag”.
This stuck with me for all these years, because I was so revulsed when I saw that. What a load of bullshit. A load of pretentious garbage.
Well now I have rage directed at some ancient French lady that I really don’t know what to do with.
She’s probably long dead. But her out-dated idealogies are probably still alive everywhere in fashion.
Not that u think she created that ideal. But she certainly did her part in propagating it.
Skill issue. Buy men’s clothes. Problem solved.
All clothes are gender neutral clothes if you’re not a little bitch about it.
Codpieces are not gender neutral. Wearing a codpiece is a statement about your gender, no matter what it is.
Skill issue
Okay, let’s see you wear a codpiece in a way that does not say “I have a penis and I would like to draw your attention to it” or “I may not have a penis and I have feelings about that.”
Why should women have to buy clothes that fit poorly and are uncomfortable just to get functional pockets?
To tank sales of women’s clothing without pockets? 🤷♂️
And uncomfortable? Please. Our clothes are comfy af. Even when I order online, comfort is never a complaint. I’ve had problems with fabric, size, colour, stitching etc but never about feeling comfortable.
Our clothes are comfy af
Not if you have curves, unfortunately. You can size up and belt down, but then you’re left with a ton of extra fabric wadded up around your waist and the belt buckle will ride up and pinch.
This is like the tap water of comics, yum!!!
edit: lukewarm tap water
Is she getting mixed up with the fly? I’ve never seen a phone pocket, or any pocket, and don’t quite see the purpose
They exist!
I see plenty of women wearing athletic shorts that have a large phone pocket.
I don’t think they’re overly common but she must be referring to men’s underpants like this:
👅
That seam right down the middle doesn’t look like it would be comfortable
Yeah, but that’s the only way to get such hammock-like cupping around the boys. And apparently I don’t notice it. I had to check and it turns out all mine have them.
Just buy the pants that have pockets then, problem solved.
Love the mens underwear ad in the background. Abs! Beard! Axe! AAAARRGGG!
If I’m in my underwear I’m not thinking of putting my phone in a pocket.
Not having underwear pockets are the only reason I’m not in underwear all the time at home.
the elastic is stretchy enough i just stick it in my waistband if I’m home in my undies and for some reason can’t just use my hand to hold it or put it on a surface of some kind.
Yeah but it keeps sliding down bit by bit with every step.
Damn the prison of gendered fashion. Get a utility belt
This is basically an “I can’t have my cake and eat it, too” complaint. If none of your pants have good enough pockets, it’s either because someone else is buying your clothes or because you didn’t prioritize having pockets when you bought them.
When buying women’s pants or shorts (and even dresses and skirts), you have the choice between a pair that has decent pockets and a pair that doesn’t, generally because the designer chose to prioritize aesthetics over pockets. If you buy the cuter pair, despite their lack of suitable pockets, you’re reinforcing the designer’s decision.
Even leggings / yoga pants and short running shorts / leggings have versions with pockets. Not every brand, sure, but enough.
With men’s pants and shorts, there’s much less variety. You have to go out of your way to find pants without decent pockets, but at the same time:
- Your pants and shorts are all bulkier and thicker than the equivalent women’s style
- Your shorts all come down to the knee, if not a bit further
- You don’t have the option of skirts, dresses, capris, leggings, etc…
- You don’t get the same options within a given style, i.e., far fewer embellishments, less stretch (in, e.g., jeans), often fewer colors, and most cuts are looser
Now, maybe the store you’re shopping at or the brand you love doesn’t sell women’s pants with pockets. I’m sure there are many like this. If it bothers you, find another store that does. Buy from a different brand.
Every single pair of women’s pants I have bought in the past four years, regardless of brand or store have had no pockets at all, or pockets so small you could only fit a quarter in them.
Please fuck off with this shit.
To be clear, I’m not saying most women’s pants have pockets. I’m saying that there are options, and I’m of the opinion that if you care about something enough to complain about it, you should also care about it enough to do something about it.
I own dozens of pairs of women’s pants and shorts with pockets large enough to comfortably fit my cell phone. Several pairs where I can not-so-comfortably. Probably a dozen each of dresses and skirts with decent pockets, too.
Would you like some recommendations?
Yes, please. I’m in the market for a plain pair of jeans with pockets big enough for my phone that look nice enough to wear to the office on Fridays.
I’ve started wearing molle pouches on my belt, so I have pockets wether I’m wearing pants or not.
I’m currently carrying 2 water bottles, my phone, my work phone, sunglasses, and several tools that I need constantly.
highly recommend, just wish they were available in fun colors and designs instead of exclusively tacticool bullshit.
I’ve seen a few molle pouches in bright colors, but not too many styles.
If you can sew, I think you could have a hell of a time on Etsy until Vera Bradley releases a Molle collection, lol.
Cope and seethe women!
What is up with the influx of misogynistic rhetoric on Lemmy lately? We don’t support that here.
Its tongue in cheeck. Of all the inequalities between women and men this is super low on the list. Have you heard how actual misogynists speak?
honestly, among other things, they say things like “cope and seethe” lmao
I get that you were being satirical but it didn’t translate well to me either haha
“Haha I was just kidding” is precisely what people say when called out on insults like this.
It’s not funny, and yes, it’s exactly the type of things misogynists say.
If someone is unironically basing a sense of gender superiority on having pockets I feel bad for them.
Old hag shouting at clouds.
Considering the amount of complaints about this issue, wouldn’t there be a screaming demand for them in clothing stores?
THERE IS! We complain and cry and scream but nothing is done because it’s rarely a woman deciding that. It’s men. The few that DO have decent pockets are always sold out.
And a woman is less sexy if you can see the outline of something in her fucking pocket, so of course, like always, a woman’s comfort must be sacrificed.
Then there you have a once in a lifetime opportunity to get rich. Go get and put your money where your mouth is.
I have a feeling that it’s not quite as popular as you might think.
Every woman I’ve ever known has complained about this when brought up.
Then fix it. Put your money on it if you’re sure about it. I know I’m not.
