Wearing briefs boosts erectile dysfunction risk, 26,000-man study in China finds

From A-list underwear campaigns to everyday wardrobe staples, tight briefs are often hailed as the ultimate symbol of masculine appeal.

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However, a major new study out of China suggests that choosing tight underwear over classic boxer shorts could lead to higher rates of erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation and prostatitis.

A snug fit also impairs sperm quality, according to the findings published in the Asian Journal of Andrology last month.

Loose underwear may offer a simple alternative...