Ok chaps, be honest with us, when was the last time you had an underwear drawer clear out? Do you even buy your own underwear or do you just leave it for your wife/girlfriend/mum/partner to sort? Guys it is time to face up to your demons and take control of that pants drawer, no more excuses, no more copping out. The summer is here which has improved everyone’s mood, so before you fly, drive or sail off to that long awaited holiday consider which items of underwear will make their way into your case.

Here’s a fact that will scare the living daylights out of you, men’s underwear is a much debated subject when women get together for a good old gossip. We know what we like, we know what we hate, and we are not afraid to share with our friends what you dress your derrier with, especially if we loathe it and are on a mission to get you into something a little bit more sexy or stylish.

If you want to ensure you are discussed in a favourable light then get in the bedroom and get rooting through that drawer. You won’t stop her talking about them, and you know the old saying if you can’t beat them, join them. Here is your chance to make sure your other half has only flattering things to say, and leaves the other ladies green with envy that you are a man in control of your ‘smalls’. In case you have forgotten, here’s a guide to the golden rules for keeping the perfect bottom drawer that you can both be proud of.

• White should be white - Yellowing, slightly pink (because they went in the laundry with your red socks), anything that detracts from white IS NOT acceptable - ditch them quick!

• Holy Moly - Underwear for men has three or sometimes four holes at most depending on the style. Anymore than that and you need to show them the bin.

• Tight must be right - Tight trunks are ok, if they were meant to be that way. The years have gone by and you’re not as svelte as you used to be, stop squeezing into the underwear that you bought years ago and get some new ones that actually fit.

• Colour Conscious - You may need to get your partner’s opinion on this one guys. Colour matching seems to be a skill that many men just don’t have - so seek advice. Brown and yellow Y fronts - why indeed! Ditch them quick and get fashionable!

For everyday wear there are some excellent value multipacks out there, which means you can update that collection without spending the earth and we promise she will be saying good things when she meets the girls for coffee. Briefs and trunks are both excellent choices, consider your shape though as briefs look better on the tight torso, we know you can’t help the middle age spread but if its sitting on your middle, boxers and trunks elongate the leg and detract from the belly, briefs put the spotlight right on it, we know which look we prefer guys!