OK I know bra's for women serve a support purpose, but the bottoms for men and women - is this just a trickle down from ancient times (when undergarments would cover the entire body for modesty and tradition), and, as time wore on, the garments (like bathing suits) got smaller, and if so will they be phased out or evolve into something else?
2006-12-23 16:06:54 · 26 answers · asked by icecreamrules 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
So our privates don't get cold, of course!
Also, they keep your real clothes from getting soiled.
2006-12-23 16:08:28 · answer #1 · answered by it's me! 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Even though it's gross to think about, that area does have bacteria and such that you don't want all over your clothes. All though you may wipe the area when going to the bathroom, you can't get it all off unless you bathe. I heard on a show once that the average person has 1/4 of a peanut of feces on their underwear at the end of the day. Yuck right? Just think about all the men with their "skid marks".
So underwear protects your clothes from all that.
Also for some it's more comfortable. I don't want my lady parts rubbing on rough deniem I'd rather have soft fabrics.
2006-12-24 00:34:07 · answer #2 · answered by Gypsy Cat 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Second layer in case you bend down and the seams rip on the rear end of the pants,it happen to a friend in a crowded public place,and he asked,did anything showed,and we told him,no,the hair was on the way
And underwear will not be phased out,the rappers and gang bangers love to show their Victoria's Secrets all the time
2006-12-24 00:16:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It tends to help with the amount of laundry I actually have to wash. Cleaning undies, no big deal. Using jeans as undies... both "ow" and "ew"
I must tell you, I have a little boy recently potty-trained. There is nothing in the whole wide world that would make me put pants on him with no underwear until he is MUCH better at wiping.
2006-12-24 00:11:07 · answer #4 · answered by CrazyChick 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
For men it would be control stiffies and the general secure feeling
Allows men to run
Also contains wee wee drips to the undies after doing wees
For women who wear pads, to hold them in place
Avoid doing a Britney Spear when getting of cars
Allows them to wear short skirts
2006-12-24 00:10:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Trickle down. You've got it. To catch that which trickles down.
Also, to keep the package in place for guys.
And, just plain old protection.
Hey, garments could always get big again.
This is all common sense.
2006-12-24 00:10:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
For women, underwear serves a second, aesthetic function. Not to be crude, but for me underwear helps after urination if I'm wearing slacks. In jeans, not wearing underwear is just not comfortable for me.
2006-12-24 00:11:38 · answer #7 · answered by Mark P 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
its more hygeinic..ur genitals rubbed against jeans or wutever isnt good for u...plus..to absorb all the fluids ur body produces from down there...and u get to change underwear daily which means a clean atmosphere around tht sensitive part of u..while u cant rlly wash ur pants everyday
2006-12-24 00:11:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
So that your private parts do not get irritated by the fabric inside the garment.
Also, so that you will not be as mortified if someones catches a glimpse up your skirt or dress.
2006-12-24 00:13:14 · answer #9 · answered by sarasingergirl 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
SKIDMARKS- For men it holds are equipment in place except for boxers, women well who really knows as there is not much to a g string
2006-12-24 00:11:45 · answer #10 · answered by seagull 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
To absorb moisture
2006-12-24 00:09:01 · answer #11 · answered by Crissy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋