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Real reason why men’s boxers have hole in the front

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Published 15:56 9 Mar 2025 GMT

Real reason why men’s boxers have hole in the front

Many people may wonder why the seemingly randomly placed hole is there

Niamh Shackleton

Niamh Shackleton

Some people are only just learning what the hole in men's boxers is for.

No, I don't mean the hole that mysteriously appears when you refuse to buy new ones after so many years, but the one that's purposely placed on the front.

The first boxer shorts were actually launched on the market 100 years ago and were created by Jacob Golomb, the founder of sports brand Everlast.

While they've literally been around for 100 years, some people are still confused about the underpants' design.

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People have raised questions about the hole in men's boxers (Getty Stock)
People have raised questions about the hole in men's boxers (Getty Stock)

For any boxer-wearing people out there, you'll know that there's a little pocket-like hole at the front.

In light of many men simply whipping their pants fully down to pee, a lot of people have questioned why the hole is there.

Answering the age-old question, Sheath Underwear put people out of their misery.

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"From penis holes, air holes, and pee holes, there are many names for the hole in the front of your boxer shorts," it penned on its website back in 2021.

"Others call them Y-holes. Even some would just simply call those holes… holes. There is a true name, however. Just like what we call the holes on our pants, the hole in your boxers is also called a fly."

Apparently a lot of men just lift their manhood over their waistband (Getty Stock)
Apparently a lot of men just lift their manhood over their waistband (Getty Stock)

And what is this 'fly' for, I hear you ask? As per its nickname of 'pee hole', it's for just that.

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"The purpose of the fly is to make it easier for you to pee while wearing boxers," Sheath explained.

"Only about 20 percent of males who wear boxers actually use the hole in their boxers and would rather pull them down and take out their member when using the restroom. The fly makes it more convenient to urinate in a public restroom, even though only 20 percent actually use the holes."

In light of not many blokes using the whole for peeing purposes, men have taken to Reddit to share their thoughts.


In a thread posted to the social media platform in recent months, someone posed the question: "Do you use the hole in your boxers or briefs, or do you pull the waist band below your junk when you pee?"

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Someone replied: "Does it not just depend on your outfit? If I'm at home in pajama pants or basketball shorts, just flip it over the waistband. If I'm at work with a dress shirt and pants and a belt, I go through the hole."

"I pull the waist band down. Always seemed easier and less awkward than trying to use that hole," wrote a second.

A third added: "I've always been an over guy no matter how many layers I'm wearing."

Each to their own!

Featured Image Credit: Getty Stock Images

Topics: Fashion, Life, Reddit, Community, Weird

Niamh Shackleton
Niamh Shackleton

Niamh Shackleton is an experienced journalist for UNILAD, specialising in topics including mental health and showbiz, as well as anything Henry Cavill and cat related. She has previously worked for OK! Magazine, Caters and Kennedy.

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