Commando - Yes or No?

I'm 19 yr old male and i run commando but would like to know what everyone else does.

Is one better than the other and why?

[Millsie-J Graduate]

Male or female?????

There is a notable difference me thinks. 🧐

[Hidden in reply to Millsie-J]

Male Sorry forgot to add that in!

[Irishprincess Graduate]

If you're male then I would say you might need a little.....ahem...support but shorts do have built-in linings but it might not be enough. I'm sure some of the guys here will be along to advise.

If you're female then I would say it depends on the leggings (some have built-in gussets and some don't) and on your own comfort and preference.

[Hidden in reply to Irishprincess]

Yep i'm male but i find aside from longer runs the supports not too necessary personally...built in linings are good an i use them when the shorts use have them, they seem to be pretty good. Unless you are especially well endowed i suppose then that adds another dimension!!

[Hidden]

Leggings and commando.

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Would tend to agree! Unless in summer then shorts and commando...but preferably with a lining otherwise everything goes everywhere!!

[WalkingWithLabradors Graduate]

My husband said he would go commando but tuck it into his socks. 🤭

[Hidden in reply to WalkingWithLabradors]

Tuck what into his socks...?

[Hidden in reply to WalkingWithLabradors]

😂😂😂😂

[Catbee Graduate in reply to WalkingWithLabradors]

🤣

[Tartiflette Graduate in reply to WalkingWithLabradors]

😂

[SwissAnnie in reply to WalkingWithLabradors]

😂🤣😂🤣😂

[Theziggy Graduate in reply to WalkingWithLabradors]

And he wears runners trainer socks!!!

[WalkingWithLabradors Graduate in reply to Theziggy]

I wondered why we were having trouble conceiving. 😳🙄

[MagnificentBartlett Graduate in reply to WalkingWithLabradors]

😂😂😂

[Rignold]

I think once you start doing longer runs you will discover the joys of chafing if you persist in going commando.

If you thought bleeding nipples was bad, welcome to a whole new circle of hell.

[Hidden in reply to Rignold]

yep have had that...i usually wear compression shorts or shorts with a decent liner nowadays, but nice sometimes to do without on a shorter run

[seaspaniel Graduate]

Do you mean you run without underwear or does Commando have a different meaning here?

[Hidden in reply to seaspaniel]

Correct seaspaniel letting it swing free!!

[seaspaniel Graduate in reply to Hidden]

I vote no. Indeed I had to upgrade my undercracker retaining system. No point in having someones eye out going through a corner.

[Jell6 Graduate in reply to seaspaniel]

Seaspaniel, I have just got in from my week 8 run 1, and was having a relaxing read. Thanks to you I have just spat tea everywhere!!!

[seaspaniel Graduate in reply to Jell6]

Sorry about that. I had another post where someone said they had scared the dog after reading it. I might have to get public liability insurance.

[ju-ju- Graduate]

Support is always good whether male or female. You can find gear that supports but still makes you feel like you are running free.

[LookNannyruns Graduate]

Thank you for your post, along with the replies that made me chuckle I now have a completely new guessing game for my park runs 🤔

[Anniemurph Graduate in reply to LookNannyruns]

Ha! I'm marshalling for the first time tomorrow! I will keep my eye out - open - whatever. I'm going to stop typing now

[Catbee Graduate in reply to Anniemurph]

🤣

[Jay66UK Graduate]

My son did C25K ahead of me and suggested I get some Lycra undershorts. They hold everything in place and are really comfy. It is like being commando but wearing two pairs of shorts, if that makes sense. I got them on Amazon for a fiver.

[Theziggy Graduate]

I an sure there is a forum for runners of a naturistic persuasion where the pros and cons of commando running are discussed. Mind you running naked is generally meant to mean running without any music and/or technology

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