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[October 7, 2007] - Hi Charlie, you were not terribly specific in your question, so I *hope* I cover what you would like to know! Over the years, the great boxer vs. briefs debate has been argued passionately by proponents of both sides. Dr. Kellie Flood-Shaffer, an associate professor and program director for the obstetrics and gynecology department at the Texas Tech Health Sciences Center, said in the case of general health, a man's underwear choice does not matter. "Boxers and briefs are no different, if a man is healthy. If he isn't, there are certain choices that are better," she said.* If general health is the issue, then the type of hammock you sling your banana in makes no difference. Now, if you are concerned about sperm count, then that is a whole different ball game! The reason your balls are on the outside is simple: they need to be 2-3 degrees cooler than your core temperature. Boxers let the boys dangle in the breeze, helping keep them cooler and therefore, you more fertile. Hot tubs, saunas and the like will lower your sperm count... temporarily. Keep in mind too, sperm take about 10 to 11 weeks to be produced. Deciding to slip into a pair of over-sized boxers for a romantic evening of "knocking her up" just won't cut it! So much for spontaneity, huh? Oh, not to state the obvious but... wearing boxers under tight pants... not gonna help! If you are concerned about sperm count, go get tested before tossing out your underwear! Don't care about sperm count? Want to find some "middle ground"? Consider boxer-briefs. Think: Tighty-Whiteys with boxer legs. They're actually really fucking sexy, IMHO. *Quote obtained from DailyToreador.com