When it comes to relationships, there are certain things we don’t think about until we’re face-to-face with them—like your partner’s choice of underwear.
We asked seven Nigerian men to share their first impressions of their partner’s underwear, and their responses range from hilarious to downright surprising.
Victor*
My girlfriend is the definition of a Proverbs 31 woman. She dresses modestly, hardly wears makeup, and always quotes Bible verses. So, imagine my shock when I saw her in a red g-string the first time we got intimate. I had to double-check to make sure it was her. It was like discovering a new side of her, and weirdly, it intensified my feelings for her.
Niyi*
I hate white underwear with a passion. They stain easily, and I don’t even think they’re flattering. When I saw my babe wearing white bra and panties, I was like, “Why this colour?” I didn’t want to offend her, so I casually brought it up, but she wasn’t having it. She said she only wears white because it helps her track her hygiene. I didn’t argue further, but deep down, I still wish she’d consider other colours.
Lanre*
The first time I spent the night at my babe’s place, she wore boxers to bed. Not cute satin shorts or anything, just plain old checkered boxers. It threw me off because I’ve always pictured women in sexy sleepwear or something like that. When I asked her about it, she said they were more comfortable than ‘all that Victoria’s Secret nonsense.’ I won’t lie; it took me a while to adjust, and we argued about it a couple of times. But now I buy her boxers whenever I see nice ones, although I specifically go for the hot pants.
Joshua*
I’m obsessed with red; it’s my favourite colour. So, when my girlfriend stripped down for the first time and I saw her in red lace underwear, I was hooked. I told her it felt like she already knew what I liked before we even talked about it. She laughed and said it was just a coincidence.
Tobi*
When I first saw my babe’s underwear, I was worried. They looked old and faded, like she’d worn them since secondary school. The choice of colours was also something I didn’t like. She preferred brown and off-white shades, making it look like she wore granny panties. I wanted to say something but didn’t want to hurt her feelings. So, instead, I started buying her new ones as gifts. She was happy, and I think she eventually got the hint because I haven’t seen those ancient ones since.
Kunle*
The first time I realised my babe doesn’t wear underwear, I was confused. I thought maybe she forgot or something, but when I asked, she casually said, ‘Oh, I only wear them when I’m on my period.’ At first, it was strange because I grew up thinking women always wore panties. But after a while, I got used to it. I won’t lie, though—sometimes it’s distracting because I know there’s nothing underneath. It’s like she’s freeballing her way into my thoughts.
Ayo*
My wife has the wildest collection of underwear I’ve ever seen. At first, I thought it was just a coincidence when I saw her in panties with cut-outs on the sides. But then there were lace ones with slits, sheer ones with almost no coverage, and one with a ribbon you had to untie. It’s like she goes out of her way to find the most tempting designs just to keep me on my toes. I asked her once, and she said, “What’s the point of boring underwear?” I have to respect the effort, but I’m always caught off guard.
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