MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16,2002
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Tossthe tightie-whities
Briefs are boring; women want men in boxer briefs
By Ashley Osbern Kansan correspondent
Men have had it pretty easy when it comes to choosing underwear — they only had to select from boxes or brials. But with a slew of new underwear options available, men — and women — are weighing in on what fits best.
are weighing in on what no one Kevin Faddis, Piper freshman, said he favored tried-and-true boxes. He said he did prefer briefs at one point until he realized that it just wasn't the in-thing anymore.
"When I was a kid all I wore was briefs until I got older and noticed the older guys were wearing boxes," he said. "Now I prefer boxers due to the fact that it
keeps me cooler and the air circulates a little better."
Some men, like Mike Jeanneret, Kansas City, Kan., senior, don't care about style so much as appropriateness. Jeanneret said he chose his undies by what he was doing that day, night or next couple of hours.
"If I'm running or am playing in some athletic event then I am probably going to wear briefs," he said. "I would say boxers are more comfortable, but I wear whatever is clean."
School gets a little hectic at times—for some students it's tough to find time to do laundry. Men who run into this problem usually go commando—without underwear— for a while. For Damian Garcia, Overland Park junior, the time of year decides if he'll go with nothing at all.
"This summer I worked a lot and went commando for the freedom," he said. Now since school
has started I stick to boxer briefs."
Women have mixed opinions on what they like to see on a man, but generally came to one consensus: men might want to refrain from wearing those tightie-whites.
"Boxer briefs are definitely my favorite," said Hilary Ballou, Kansas City, Mo., freshman. "My dad wears briefs so I don't want my boyfriend to, and boxers leave a little too much freedom in my opinion."
Women also like boxer briefs, a combination of loose-fitting boxers and tighter briefs, on their men because of the way they look.
Some like it taut...some not. Both men and women have preferences on what wrapping is best for a man's package, from tight and white to loose and laid-back.
They show off a cute butt,but aren't as tight in the front as briefs are.
"They're just the right 'happy medium' and don't hug too much," Stephanie Swenson, Concordia junior, said. "Plus I wear boxers—what does that say
about a guy?"
For those men who wear boxers, don't fret just yet. They seem to be number two on the underwear list, especially light blue ones.
"Be free," Carmen Carothers, Chicago Junior, said. "I don't like a man wearing tight clothes of any
sort. I want my man in boxers."
Some women prefer boxers on their men because of the sex issue.
They don't want to get in bed with a man who wears the same underwear their little brother wears.
"I love boxers on my guy because I can tear them off easier with my teeth." Stephanie Rankin, Clay Center freshman, said.
Contact Osher at correspondence@kansan.com. This story was edited by Amanda Sears.
David Kobzantsev/Kansan
The right music for the right mood can make a romantic encounter all the more exciting.
Music can put students in the mood
By Mandalee Meisner
Jayplay writer
From D'Angelo to Weezer, music can help put students in the mood for love.
Music may be the universal language,but in terms of what makes students feel sexy,it's all about personal preference.
University of Kansas students gave a variety of answers when put to the question "What music makes you feel sexy?"
This summer, Annie Wischmeyer, St. Louis freshman, made CD to Have Sex By with her friend, even though she's never really dme it.
"I'm actually a virgin, I don't think you have to have intercourse to have sex," she said.
Wischmeyer said she thought everyone could appreciate a sexy song. She included trip-hop acts Portishead and Sneaker Pimps on her mix CD along with emo rockers Saves the Day.
said, adding that emo — that leans toward depressing at times — can also be a major turn-off
"Emo can actually be very sexy, but you have to definitely have to find the right songs," Wischmeyer
Barry White, with his low voice and sensual lyrics, is another singer on Wischmeyer's sex album.
Ryan Kilmer, Overland Park freshman, admitted that White's style suited him during love-making, even though he doesn't have sex very much.
"It's like the best bass music ever," Kilmer said.
Kilmer prefers Barry's rendition of"Can't Get Enough of Your Love. Babe" on the album Can't Get Enough.
Ryan Samsel, Wellsville freshman, said he also preferred music with some sort of beat, such as "Ready or Not" by the Fugees.
Eric Kautzi, Leawood sophomore, described by fellow Hashinger Hall residents as the "stud" of the seventh floor, divided his "sex" music into three different categories depending on intensity
"I like to thrust on the off-beat. It catches them off guard," he said.
level.
At the first, and highest level of intensity, Kautzi prefers the indierock band Spiderland's album Slint.
For a medium level of intensity he plays Portishead's Dummy.
During sweet, slow love-making. Kautzi said Van Morrison's Astral Weeks "oozes sexuality". Bob Marley's reggae ballad, "Could You Be Loved" also does
the trick he said.
"I'd make love to Bob Marley, but only that song." Kautzi suid. "Otherwise, it's just too cheesy."
The Web offers a variety of ideas and recommendations when it comes to sexy music selections.
Contact Meisner at
mmeisner@kansan.com. This story was edited by Chris Wintering.
Heard Hill
Who makes the sexiest music?
"Rufus Wainright is sexy live. I don't like his videos though." Claire Hagen, McPherson junior
"The Black Crowes 'Amorica.' It's very revealing. Look at the cover, you'll know what I'm talking about." Lee Malmstrom, Topeka junior
"Prince. He's a sexual human being and his music has a sensual feel." Chris Bluiett, Houston, Texas freshman
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