Family panties - why are they called that?

Men's family briefs are a whole era that is associated with simple home life. They still occupy a worthy place in men’s wardrobes. How they appeared, what are their advantages and disadvantages, read on.

Historical reference

Family briefs originate from sports shorts, which were widespread in the 20s of the 20th century. They were much larger in size than the familiar family briefs, as they served as sportswear. And their main purpose was to provide convenience and complete freedom of movement.

The quantity in which they were produced was so massive that gradually this product migrated from the category of specialized clothing to household clothing.. This was facilitated by both the affordable price and ease of use.

Why do family panties have such a name?

After shorts moved into the wardrobe of many men in the Soviet Union, they underwent some modifications.Their dimensions have decreased somewhat, but functionality and convenience have been preserved. And, approximately, from the 30s and 40s, this model finally ceased to be called sports shorts, and became known as family pants.

More likely, this name appeared due to the fact that they were worn not only as underwear, but also as home clothes. That is, it was quite acceptable to appear in them in front of all family members, relatives, and neighbors.

This was acceptable and was not considered in any way promiscuous or vulgar. After all, the product, thanks to its spacious cut, does not tighten the thigh part of men and reliably covers all intimate parts. Often, such a home set also included a white underwear undershirt. This tandem created the image of a family man during the period from the 30s to the 90s. It is because of this that this intimate part of the wardrobe got its name - family panties (semeiniki).

Pros and cons of family members

Today, family members have been forced to give up their positions under the active onslaught of trendy boxers and swimming trunks. To figure out whether this happened deservedly or not, it is worth considering the main characteristics of the product.

Pros:

• do not hinder movements;
• provide air access to the male genitals, which supports men's health.
• convenient to wear at home;
• The natural fabrics from which the products are made maintain a comfortable and healthy body temperature for a man.

Minuses:

• minor aesthetics;
• They don’t fit with all clothes - due to their bulk, for example, they don’t fit under skinny jeans.

Speaking about family suits, we can summarize only one thing - they are so versatile that they are unlikely to completely go out of fashion or leave the wardrobe of men.