What is gay men's underwear?

There is no underwear only gay men can wear, and anyone can wear any style. "Gay men's underwear" is the name people use for the styles that have long been popular in the gay community: jockstraps, thongs, sheer and mesh briefs and brief-cut swimwear, often from brands such as PUMP! that design with gay men in mind.

No. The jockstrap began as athletic support and is still worn for sport and training. It has also become a staple of gay fashion and nightlife, which is why many people link the two, but a jockstrap is simply underwear and who wears it is up to you.

Which brands are in this collection?

PUMP!, Modus Vivendi, TEAMM8, our own-label STRIKE PRO and SALIGIA. BANG & STRIKE is an authorised UK stockist of PUMP!, Modus Vivendi and TEAMM8, and the exclusive UK stockist of SALIGIA.

What should I wear to Pride or on a gay beach holiday?

Swim briefs for the beach and pool parties, and a mesh brief or a bold jockstrap under shorts for the parade. For colour, PUMP!'s Bon Voyage Pride collection was made for it. Modus Vivendi, PUMP! and TEAMM8 all make brief-cut swimwear.

What sizes do these styles come in?

Most styles run from S to XL. Fit differs by brand, so check the size chart on each product page or our Men's Underwear UK Sizing Guide before you order.

Is the packaging discreet?

Yes. Every order is sent in discreet packaging, and UK shipping is free on every order.

Gay Men's Underwear

The Edit — Gay Men's Underwear

Gay men's underwear at BANG & STRIKE: the jockstraps, thongs, sheer and mesh briefs and swim briefs gay men come to us for, whether it's for the gym, a night out, Pride or a beach holiday. We've sold men's underwear online since 2006, the LGBTQ+ community has always been at the heart of what we do, and we're an authorised UK stockist of PUMP!, Modus Vivendi and TEAMM8 alongside our own-label STRIKE PRO.

Shop Jockstraps → · Thongs → · Sheer & Mesh →

More about Gay Men's Underwear

This edit brings together the bolder end of the store: PUMP! fashion jockstraps and thongs plus the PUMP! Bon Voyage Pride collection; Modus Vivendi sheer, mesh and swimwear; TEAMM8 sheer and statement cuts; STRIKE PRO sport jocks and bodysuits; and a small selection of SALIGIA, exclusive to BANG & STRIKE in the UK. Heading somewhere warm? Shop Men's Swim Briefs →. Read more: History of the Jockstrap → · Mesh vs Sheer Underwear → · What to Wear to Pride → · Men's Underwear UK Sizing Guide →. Sent in discreet packaging, with free UK shipping on every order.