Underwear - Under Wear - Underpants - Bras

Undergarments or underwear are clothes worn under other clothes, often next to the skin. They keep outer garments from being soiled by perspiration, Urine, Semen, Feces, and other discharges; shape the body; and provide support for parts of it. In cold weather, long underwear sometimes is worn to provide additional warmth. Some undergarments are intended for erotic effect. Special types of undergarments have religious significance. Some items of clothing are designed as underwear,

while others, such as T-Shirts and certain types of shorts, are appropriate both as undergarments and as outer clothing. If made of suitable material, some undergarments can serve as nightwear or swimsuits. Undergarments commonly worn by women today include brassieres and panties, while men often wear briefs and boxer shorts, and boxer briefs. Items commonly worn by both sexes include T-shirts, Sleeveless shirts, Bikini, Underwear, thongs, and G-Strings. For additional support and protection when playing sports, men often wear more tightly fitting underwear, including jockstraps and trunks. Women may wear sports bras which provide greater support, thus increasing comfort and reducing the chance of damage to the ligaments of the chest during high-impact exercises such as jogging. In cold climates, underwear may be an additional layer of clothing that helps the wearer keep warm.

Underwear can be used to preserve the wearer's modesty for instance, some women wear camisoles and slips under clothes that are sheer. Conversely, underwear can also be worn for erotic effect.. It is possible to purchase underwear made specifically for sexual titillation, such as edible underwear and crotch less panties. Some items of clothing are designed as underwear, while others such as T-Shirts and certain types of Shorts are suitable both as underwear and as outer clothing. The suitability of underwear as outer clothing is, apart from the indoor or outdoor climate, largely dependent on societal norms, Fashion and the requirements of the law. If made of suitable material, some underwear can serve as nightmare or swimsuit