Going Commando

sun-dreamer · Apr 10th, 2006, 17:47

I need to ask a question regarding coverage of the nether regions. Can one successfully navigate the Indian sub-continent without wearing underwear? I am planning to be in India from July and hate wearing the underroos unless I have too. If the pants are breathable and not too tight fitting can I get away with it? Are there any fellow IM’er who can shed some light on an area that does not often see the sun shine

Grantaustralia · Apr 10th, 2006, 17:56

Mate,
It was winter when I was there but have been in hot moist environments before - and ladies and some gents you might like to look away - as long as the area is clean and dry you don't have to worry about crotch rot.

I guess your answer depends on how much walking you do. I trecked for 10 days and no problems.

Even regular rain and humidity wont be a problem. Hell we are talking about losing one layer of cotton.

freenote · Apr 10th, 2006, 18:59

As long as personel hygene is kept up ,no problem .Healther in fact!! . More air to the nether regions ,cooler, & and you don't have to wash/carry the bloody things .

sun-dreamer · Apr 10th, 2006, 19:10

thanks I will keep the nooks and crannies dry and sparkly

Just dont want some insect crawling up my urethra and having a party.

greenchutney · Apr 10th, 2006, 19:29

something to keep in mind is that a lot of times the cushions on buses and trains might not be exactly soft or cushy

...a poke here there., an exposed nail?.....a torn leather scratch...

eeek...the extra layers help at times..

cyberhippie · Apr 10th, 2006, 19:30

Hmm yes GC I can think of a few tears in pants on buses where I was mighty glad to have those underoos!!

greenchutney · Apr 10th, 2006, 19:35

i wish i could wear the dhoti (or lungi or veshti) like some of my uncles do and commute everywhere~ fold it up the knees for longer strides..and then fold it even more above the long strippy boxers..(like a deep south village hick

) .....nothing like that for a airy dress

...

seventies'hippy · Apr 10th, 2006, 22:55

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Originally Posted by sun-dreamer

I need to ask a question regarding coverage of the nether regions. Can one successfully navigate the Indian sub-continent without wearing underwear? I am planning to be in India from July and hate wearing the underroos unless I have too. If the pants are breathable and not too tight fitting can I get away with it? Are there any fellow IM’er who can shed some light on an area that does not often see the sun shine

For 3yrs I only wore a lungi, To make what I wore underneath (basically a thong) tear a 6in strip longways off a lungi, place round your waist like a belt tied at the back, thread the hanging length though your legs to the front, up under & over the waist band back through your legs & secure at the back, Perfect, freedom, quickly washed & disposed of & replaced,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Digital Drifter · Apr 11th, 2006, 00:09

OK, pic is very graphic!

It differs from 70's suggestion in 1 simple way; instead of a sash first, use a black thread. Called 'arena kayiru' in Tamil, they use it for babies to tie the nappies and for kids and adults as a good luck charm with a amulet tossed in(knotted near the hip).

The cloth is hooked into the thread as shown.

God, the things which people ask for in this forum.....

greenchutney · Apr 11th, 2006, 00:13

what seventies is saying is called komanam in tamil, kowbeenam in sanskrit..another word is langodh...

lot of older generational folks still wear this...so do quite bit of priests,...yes the indian thong!

cyberhippie · Apr 11th, 2006, 00:16

Thongs are best worn under something in IMHO, a friend wears one and has a good body, however it didn't stop my Glaswegian friend from asking on Palolem beach; why there was a string hanging out his arse

sudheer poppa · Apr 17th, 2006, 16:34

I hope you are refering only to the bottom half..

Be mindful of the extra attention and extra pinches/gropes you can get if you go bra less!! Now I think that topic has been discussed before in depth and you may do a search for that...

SHIMLA · Apr 17th, 2006, 21:53

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Originally Posted by sudheer

I hope you are refering only to the bottom half..

Yes, she is sudheer, as she mentions the nether regions !

sun-dreamer,
Another factor to consider while making your decision is whether you sweat much or not, in the... ahem ! nether region ! July will be a pretty humid month in most of India.

PortieOwner · Apr 22nd, 2006, 02:03

Commando works best if your pants are nice and baggy so some fresh air can get up there and keep you dry. Even so, I'd prefer underwear with talcm powder in them to prevent chaffing. Also putting on fresh underwear around mid-day can help.

freenote · Apr 22nd, 2006, 03:51

Just thought of a problem . There you are on an Indian beach .the ladies no problem, Salware / Sari .The fellers , Boxers or Y fronts ,

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Apr 10th, 2006, 17:56	#2
Grantaustralia Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sydney Posts: 270	Mate, It was winter when I was there but have been in hot moist environments before - and ladies and some gents you might like to look away - as long as the area is clean and dry you don't have to worry about crotch rot. I guess your answer depends on how much walking you do. I trecked for 10 days and no problems. Even regular rain and humidity wont be a problem. Hell we are talking about losing one layer of cotton.

Apr 10th, 2006, 18:59	#3
freenote senior member refused Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: cornwall UK Posts: 1,548	As long as personel hygene is kept up ,no problem .Healther in fact!! . More air to the nether regions ,cooler, & and you don't have to wash/carry the bloody things .

Apr 10th, 2006, 19:10	#4
sun-dreamer Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Neyyar Dam Kerela Posts: 19	thanks I will keep the nooks and crannies dry and sparkly Just dont want some insect crawling up my urethra and having a party.

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greenchutney Account Closed Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: planet earth Posts: 1,578	something to keep in mind is that a lot of times the cushions on buses and trains might not be exactly soft or cushy ...a poke here there., an exposed nail?.....a torn leather scratch... eeek...the extra layers help at times..

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cyberhippie Account Closed by User's Request Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 6,012	Hmm yes GC I can think of a few tears in pants on buses where I was mighty glad to have those underoos!!

Apr 10th, 2006, 19:35	#7
greenchutney Account Closed Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: planet earth Posts: 1,578	i wish i could wear the dhoti (or lungi or veshti) like some of my uncles do and commute everywhere~ fold it up the knees for longer strides..and then fold it even more above the long strippy boxers..(like a deep south village hick ) .....nothing like that for a airy dress ...

Apr 11th, 2006, 00:13	#10
greenchutney Account Closed Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: planet earth Posts: 1,578	what seventies is saying is called komanam in tamil, kowbeenam in sanskrit..another word is langodh... lot of older generational folks still wear this...so do quite bit of priests,...yes the indian thong!

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cyberhippie Account Closed by User's Request Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 6,012	Thongs are best worn under something in IMHO, a friend wears one and has a good body, however it didn't stop my Glaswegian friend from asking on Palolem beach; why there was a string hanging out his arse

Apr 22nd, 2006, 02:03	#14
PortieOwner Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 351	Commando works best if your pants are nice and baggy so some fresh air can get up there and keep you dry. Even so, I'd prefer underwear with talcm powder in them to prevent chaffing. Also putting on fresh underwear around mid-day can help.

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freenote senior member refused Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: cornwall UK Posts: 1,548	Just thought of a problem . There you are on an Indian beach .the ladies no problem, Salware / Sari .The fellers , Boxers or Y fronts ,

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