[UJ2M]

My brother's 11 and I'm telling him that I always wore briefs at his age but when I came home with a packet of 5 briefs for him he said he wouldn't wear them. Apart from the obvious look, what is the difference for all age groups between briefs and boxers?

[tkrussell]

The difference is personal preference, does one prefer tight fitting or loose fit around the genitals.

[ScottGem]

Briefs have a leg band (sometimes with elasticity) that angles from the hip into the crotch. Boxers have a leg that goes down the thigh and hangs loosely. There is a hybrid, boxer-briefs, that are a snug fitting knit but with legs down the thigh.

The differences other than appearance is personal preference. Briefs may be more prone to chafing and rashes, especially when there is a weight issue.

[Fr_Chuck]

How old are you, and why are you buying your brother briefs ?

To be honest, at least in the US, boxers are considered more stylish than boxers.

[tkrussell]

Chuck, fix your redundant answer.