Regular Crotch readers might recognise him from Fifth Issue, shot by Elvis Di Fazio on the beach in Sydney with his mates. Aussie underwear experts TEAMM8, have joined forces with him, to create their new underwear collection: The Manuel. Transparent, honest and super hot. Their exclusive collaboration with the sublime musician, model and actor MANUEL KORNISIUK includes full sheer pieces such as a bikini brief, a thong, a tank top and boxer brief within two colours: Black and Verde - with a campaign shot by Jake O’Donnell. TEAMM8

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288 pages, more than ever before, with a gloss laminated cover. Two covers to choose from, Mr Bradford and Timothy Champagne.

Crotch is a magazine about escape of the hottest kind; we dream of taking our readers into a sun-soaked world, celebrating the power, magnetism, and sex appeal of some of the most beautiful, and hottest, men in the world. Where else to go, then, for this special issue, than the sunniest place we can imagine? Of all the hot locations around the world, California holds a special allure. It’s the place where jaw-droppingly gorgeous men head to find fame, fortune, romance, and sex – sometimes all at once.

To capture all that, in all its Golden State glory, we’ve enlisted L.A. resident and renowned photographer Ramon Christian to shoot this entire issue of Crotch. Our thrilling California road trip took us from the public to the private, as we sexed up the tourist trail and caught the sunrise on the beach in Malibu. In these pages, we’ve created some Hollywood magic of our own, and caught our men in their most intimate moments yet. Welcome to Crotch, starry-eyed California-style.

Find Crotch in the following locations (and our webstore!).

Please get in touch and let us know of any other stores you think should stock us! And for any wholesale enquiries, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

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London: Magma : Covent Garden and Clerkenwell

London: Mag Culture Clerkenwell

London: Artword’s Bookshop Broadway Market

London: Good News Soho

London: Fetish Freak

London: The Photographers Gallery

Manchester : Uni Tom : Universal Tomorrow

Stockport: Rare Books

Manchester: Village Books

Manchester: Shreeji

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Bath: Magalleria

Manchester: Catalog

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Portugal:

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Germany:

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Berlin: Rosa Wolf

Cologne: Funk Magazine

Israel:

Tel Aviv: Dying Lake

U.S.A.

Los Angeles : Tom Of Finland Store / CULTUREEDIT

Los Angeles: Skylight Books

San Diego : Rufskin Store

San Francisco: Fabulosa Books

NYC : Maison 10

NYC: Assembley New York

NYC: BGSQD

NYC: Mulberry Iconic Magazines

Portland: Chess Club

Seattle: Charlies Queer Books

Florida: St. Pete: Kelev Magazines

Austin: Texas: The Little Gay Shop

Asia:

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China: Hangzhou : Dorbeetle Studio

Shanghai: LMDS

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288 pages, more than ever before, with a gloss laminated cover. Two covers to choose from, Mr Bradford and Timothy Champagne.

Crotch is a magazine about escape of the hottest kind; we dream of taking our readers into a sun-soaked world, celebrating the power, magnetism, and sex appeal of some of the most beautiful, and hottest, men in the world. Where else to go, then, for this special issue, than the sunniest place we can imagine? Of all the hot locations around the world, California holds a special allure. It’s the place where jaw-droppingly gorgeous men head to find fame, fortune, romance, and sex – sometimes all at once.

To capture all that, in all its Golden State glory, we’ve enlisted L.A. resident and renowned photographer Ramon Christian to shoot this entire issue of Crotch. Our thrilling California road trip took us from the public to the private, as we sexed up the tourist trail and caught the sunrise on the beach in Malibu. In these pages, we’ve created some Hollywood magic of our own, and caught our men in their most intimate moments yet. Welcome to Crotch, starry-eyed California-style.

Its exciting when a new underwear brand catches your attention on your time line. With stunning new photography, Ls Chois has smashed through onto the scene, with beautifully made and constructed underwear for a modern man. The webstore is coming soon, their Instagram is now live, and well worth a follow to keep updated. The fit is exceptional, with incredible care and attention paid to the fabrication. The brand (name short for Else Choice) aim to inspire and motivate their wearers, to instil self-assurance and resilience in their pursuit of goals. The brand is based in London, and manufactured in Taiwan, and as well as looking good (On that subject, throw Mattia a follow), their pieces deliver many advanced features, including moisture-wicking, anti-bacterial, anti-odor, extra-flexibility, thermoregulation, and anti-allergy benefits. We are excited to see where they are heading, and with photography like this, by Daniel Jaems, they have our attention! Ls Chois

Whilst the Northern Hemisphere might be taking a mini break, re-setting for a few months before Pride months and the summer, our friends in the Southern Hemisphere are keeping things going. I was lucky enough to shop in the TEAMM8 store just before Christmas, the friendly shopping space just off Sydney’s Oxford St, is a must for anyone passing through. And now they have launched a new collection, - the Bass Mesh Swim Brief is a bit of us! - just in time for Pool parties and the forthcoming Mardi Gras. Of course, everything is available on their website, so we don’t have to miss out! Shout out to Benji Condie and Ethan Choryn - modelling the collection, photographed by Brandon Matthew. TEAMM8

Thoughtfully designed to enhance your comfort in daily life - comfortable cotton underwear at its simplest. MODUS VIVENDI's commit to provide comfort for your everyday wardrobe. This line features a variety of basic styles, from briefs to boxers, crafted from high-quality eco-friendly cotton, sourced responsibly to aid sustainability.

At the heart of the Peace Line is a vibrant spectrum of colors inspired by the iconic rainbow flag. Each hue represents a facet of the collection's core values, including freedom, love, and the celebration of individuality. MODUS VIVENDI

Photographer Olissot Studios

Model Mike Ramirez

To launch our latest issue, we partnered with The Tom Of Finland store in Hollywood, CULTUREEDIT, and invited friends, models and readers, to come along. Saturday evening was great fun, our issue photographer Ramon Christian exhibited prints of some of the photography from the issue, and we had exclusive t-shirts available. Thankyou to everyone that made it down, and those that weren’t able to, hopefully see you at the next one!

Event Photography Danielle Gruberger

Opening their first store, located in Calle Pelayo, 5. Madrid. With their leisure wear, underwear and swim offering. Another hot spot to check out in the Spanish capital! Code22

RED HOT are celebrating 10 years as champions of red heads, with X - The Art Book, the worlds first ginger male nude art book, and the first hard back book from this creative team in over seven years. Thomas Knights photographs and directs this stunning hard back book - featuring the fruits of a labour of love: searching the globe for the most beautiful red headed men. Its out now! And to celebrate, the team threw a London launch party, with some of the lads in attendance.

RED HOT

Issues 1 - 7 are all now available to read digitally, just click through using the following links.

Available hard copy issues are listed in our webstore, and delivered to your door. Our shop.

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ISSUE 2

ISSUE 3

ISSUE 4

ISSUE 5

ISSUE 6

ISSUE 7

Rufskin have launched ‘Funk Suede’ , their latest range, in beautiful neutral hues, in the softest suede feeling stretch. And we are into it. And who is the new boy? He’s definitely caught our attention! Rufskin

Newly launched, the Modus Vivendi SIREN collection, makes all the noise for you. The confident pieces make dressing up a lot of fun, with transparency and vinyl perfect for playtime. If you haven’t already, go and show Leonardo some love… MODUS VIVENDI

Rufskin launch their latest swim for Summer 2023, with a campaign photographed by Hubert Pouches - giving us summertime fantasy - and we are here for it. They have also treated us with featuring our crush Alexandro in the campaign images. Thanks guys! They also introduce us to super handsome Matias and their longstanding muse Logan completes the trio - with his beautiful face and bouncy ass. Rufskin swim is all over on their webstore - photographed from every angle. We want it all. Everything!! Rufskin

Daniel got a sweat on with Steve for our 10th issue, wrestling in the sunshine. Wearing Rufskin trunks, before switching to a Barcode Berlin singlet, they grappling worked over all his muscle. Photographed by Steeve Beckouet for Crotch. See more of Steve and Daniel in the latest copy. Let us know what you think of these extra photos.

OUT NOW! Available from our new webstore - check it out. Put in your currency and location, and the price will include shipping to your address - no more shocks at checkout!

6 COVERS to choose from. Here’s Kevin. What do you think? Let us know and tag us when you receive the issue! CROTCH SHOP

Great new campaign from our Modus Vivendi friends. Christos perfectly shows off the latest swim collection, to make a splash in. Retro styling in modern fabrics, revealing just the right amount for a hot beach day. Photographed by Panos Misailidis. Modus Vivendi

As it draws to a close, ISSUE 9 Cover guy Kiah opens up his gallery, and shows us what he got up to as he reminisces about Sydney World Pride + Mardi Gras 2023 - featuring fellow Issue 9 his buddies James & Mitch

Here is the latest campaign for 2Xist Spring 23. Photographed in Puerto Rico amongst lush tropical landscapes and on a stunning featuring the model and influencer Christian Hogue. Shot by Christian Oita the images have us longing for lazy beach days in the sunshine. With Christian. In his briefs. 2Xist

In celebration of 50 years of Pride in the UK, renowned photographer and musician Thomas Knights has created a photography exhibition ‘PRIDE 50’ which consists of 50 portraits of LGBTQ+ people who represent 50 years of Pride in the UK. The exhibition is launching on Tuesday 28th February from, marking the end of LGBT+ History Month. This Is Soho are proud sponsors of the ‘PRIDE 50’ exhibition which will run until 30th March.

The exhibition focuses on people from the community who have shaped Pride and represent what it is today, including founders and activists such as Ian McKellen, Lisa Power and Peter Tatchell and queer celebrities such as, Olly Alexander, Holly Johnson, Cat Burns, Kae Tempest and Jodie Harsh.

Gallery address: 102-103 Berwick Street

or more information follow @ThisIsSoho / ThisIsSoho.co.uk / @redhot100 / www.redhot100.com

TEAMM8 have teamed up with our Aussie crush, model and influencer Ryan Greasley, and have created a new jockstrap, aptly called The Ryan. A classic American style jockstrap with a thick waistband, coming in navy, red and white. You’ll be hard pressed to argue that the photographs to launch the campaign by James Demitri aren’t Hot Hot Hot. We are inspired to hang out in the locker room in our jock. TEAMM8

Project Claude launch their Classic Stripe Series, with caps and matching trunks. With images by photographer Rui Jorge, if you are heading to Sydney for this months World Pride celebrations, Mardi Gras Super-sized, then pop into their new store. Crotch is available there! And let us know if you’ll be in Sydney.. we will be there too! Project Claude

SUMMER 2022 HEATWAVE. PHOTOGRAPHED IN VICTORIA PARK, HANDSOME LONDON BASED PETE CYCLES AROUND WEARING THONG AND BRIEFS BY CIN2, BASKING IN THE SUNSHINE. PHOTOGRAPHED FOR CROTCH BY FRANK STRACHAN

Our friend Adrian C Martin photographed the beautiful man Carli in Tenerife, and we are happy to share the results with you. Wearing underwear from 2Eros, Walking Jack, MaleBasics, Curbwear. Jacket and jumpsuit by Zara , tank top by Supawear

Go on and give the lad a follow for more!

SAN DIEGO, CA. USA. RUFSKIN, LLC, The Southern California menswear label is collaborating for the 2nd time by forging a collection of custom perforated matte rubber apparel featuring images and inspiration from the works of iconic artist Tom of Finland. This new pairing will also coincide with RUFSKIN’s 20th-anniversary celebration this year.

Head designer Hubert Pouches conceptualizes Tom of Finland’s imagery by reintroducing three pieces achieved using a custom sublimation technique from the most popular styles from their previous collaboration and infusing them into designs using customized perforated matte rubber.

The collection features a few signature styles like flared chaps and pants which are a typical representation of Tom of Finland characters, which can also be seen on their logo patch, a silhouette of a man in the shadows smoking a cigarette. “This shape speaks volumes to me, says Hubert Pouches. “The silhouette is the spirit of this collection by striking this sexy, confident, and hustler-like pose. It represents to me how strong and ‘bien dans sa peau’, how proud a man shows off his sexiness”.

The garments are simple, with a sharp construction in the pure RUFSKIN style with a strong infusion of Tom of Finland’s esthetic. Some key players like our “buttless” leggings and biker shorts and signature pieces like bodysuits and singlets bring a “fetish” vibe to this group. RUFSKIN also implemented a series of accessories like harnesses, a TOM belt, and even a “fanny pack” as a coin d’œil to Tom’s drawings. The whole line is in black rubber, mixing solid and perforated sections that emphasize the construction of each design.

RUFSKIN would like to thank everybody at the Tom of Finland Foundation and CULTUREEDIT for this incredible opportunity to create this second collaboration.

We have just launched Issue 9. The web store has all x9 covers to choose from. It’s a beautiful issue, we are very excited to share with you.

The 9th issue of Crotch began as a postcard from Barcelona.

We feature Bastian Karim, a cheeky beautiful boy, still celebrating his 2022 Grabby’s Best Twink win. Handsome Londoner Deep Voice features, along with Ramiro, and Eric, who shares the joy of his hand crocheted trunks.

Elsewhere in Europe, LA native and Crotch collaborator Ramon Christian shoots Emanuele for us in Rome.

OnlyFans Megastar Ten Inch Top is celebrated in a special shoot, exploring anonymity it sex, and we shoot London lads in their local park.

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We met Brahian, from Colombia in Barcelona, where he now lives. He tried on for us his favourite pieces, and we thought it only fair to be sharing these images with you, with pieces from Modus Vivendi, ES Collection, Addicted , Code 22, C-in2, Coyote Jocks, N2NBodywear and Thorns. Photographed by Steeve Beckouet. What do you think? Let us know, and follow him over on Instagram.

We recently dropped in to see our friends at Culture Edit - the Tom of Finland store in Hollywood, and were suitably impressed with their swimwear rail. Now launching a range of Parisian designer Ludovic De Saint Sernin’s swimwear, with iconic laced up waist band. Go for the bulge framing brief style, or go Full Terry, with the thong style to maximise your Assets. In seven different colourways. Available on their online platform, or drop in and say hi if you’re in Hollywood. This weekend the team will be over at Palm Springs Pride, with their swim store pop up at the Ace Hotel. CutlureEdit

Summer might be nearly over, and we cant wait to share what we have been shooting for you over the summer months for Issue 9. But whilst we are working on that, we wanted to share with you Tommy. Earlier in the summer, we asked Tommy if he would share his holiday snaps with us, and the Crotch readers. Based in Sydney, Tommy was heading to Europe, spending his vacation on the Amalfi coast, in Mykonos and Marseille.

Tommy’s yellow and orange swim brief is by Bannanna Brazil

White swim briefs are by TEAMM8

The kahki swim briefs are by Bannanna Brazil

His bikini briefs photographed in the mirror, are by TEAMM8

Tommy’s bucket hat is by Hotel Poros

His orange swim shorts are by TEAMM8

Tommy’s yellow swim briefs are by Bannanna Brazil

See more of Tommy over on Instagram.

Pump! launch Water Cheekies, ultra-soft, ultra-light, and ultra-revealing. Other swimwear may hide your assets, but the Water Cheekies leaves little to the imagination... Preaching to the converted..

They only weight 0.05 kilograms! They have an spf of 50+, and come in black, blue, retro teal or orchid.

Don’t just take our word for it though, the brand sent a group of lads to rigorously test their latest swimwear, in Cyprus, on Nissi Beach and a yacht. Click through for the videos!

Want to see more of the boys? We wouldn’t leave you without their links, so we have Georgi, Moses, Azim, Attila, all shot by the wonderful Pantelis, and filmed by Jose. Exclusively for Pump!!, you can have a rummage through their store over here! Pump!

We’ve tried the briefs and can vouch for their comfort and appeal, (issue 9 coming soon!). Modus Vivendi today launch the tiger line, with a new campaign by photographer Gastohn Barrios. Go full maching set, with briefs, jockstraps, low cut briefs, tanga briefs, bottomless jocks, boxers, shorts, shirts, tanktops, onesies & robes all in the collection.

Shot in Mexico City, with models Job Garcia and Leopaldo.

Modus Vivendi.

Launching with the ‘Lumberjack Campaign’ new for AW 22, Modus Vivendi’s jeans line Vol.2. This collection boasts a full range from trunks, to briefs, vests to really great thongs. And we should know: we photographed them a few weeks ago in barcelona, and the model was loving them! Super strong and sexy - as denim should be. Those Catalonian photographs coming to you very soon, but for now, here is Demis showcasing the range, photographed by Panos. Modus Vivendi

Photographed exclusively for Crotch by Scott Salinger. We think you’ll agree, Alberto is looking damn fine battling the heatwave in his great selection of trunks. From the tie-side (and untie-side) Delaartist pair, to the tiniest Modus Vivendi jock, the sheer when whet pair of minimal briefs by Addicted, and the red and blue vintage Hom pair. A perfect collection to frame such a handsome physique. Summer crush. Art by Varon Photo

Over in our WEBSTORE . Heres Paddy O’Brian. Super hot story in side the issue…

We love our friend Marin, and when Barcode Berlin decided to shoot him for their latest campaign, we couldnt wait for the results. Now plastered all over their web-store, we’ve honed in on their latest hero product, the Ragnar mesh singlet. In a mesh black, white, or baby pink its a horny addition to their fetish range, and we think Marin shows it off perfectly. BARCODE BERLIN

The latest swim from Modus Vivendi. All available from their webstore for your Summer 2022 holiday. W think theyve surpassed themselves with their casting this time, introducing us to Antonio and Alvaro. Photographed by longtime MV collaborator Joan Cristol. MODUS VIVENDI

You can probably see why we thought you might like Ramiro. His instagram shouts for your attention - he’s a handsome lad, with a beautiful body he has worked hard on, and when our friend, photographer Scott Salinger introduced him to us, we thought, would be rude not to share. Luckily Scott and stylist Oscar Visitacion, have a wonderful selection of minimal coverage trunks and undies, which they had a lot of fun trying on Ramiro on a rooftop. We hope you enjoy the results. It’s safe to say Ramiro will be back with us very soon - we are obsessed, and for Issue 9, we are planning even more of him for you! Varon

For now, enjoy these, and follow the lads on Instagram. Links in bold.

Need a summer trunks boost? Playing with mesh, and colour, these super bright trunks come in a great array of shapes, and are perfect to help you stand out on the beach. A range including really sexy and super low cut briefs, tanga briefs, classic briefs and trunk boxers. Modus Vivendi

Created in neutral tones, the Charlie Mustang series, is made from an Italian knitted 2x2 ribbed 92% MicroModal and 2% elastane. Lightweight and smooth, this fabric drapes and clings beautifully, and is luxuriously soft. Subtle yet clear branding, a mark of quality, Charlie doesn’t disappoint. This latest campaign gives and updated view of the labels iconic masculinity played out in all of their campaigns. Rodeo Romeo. Charlie by Matthew Zink.

Modus Vivendi, are ready to present their latest swimwear collection for summer 2022 - Dot Line. Minimal athletic style, made of double face printed fabric with inside polka dots, slightly visible outside. The fit is offering enough coverage for those who loves to move, have fun and impress doing water sports. Their new website, is super swish, and fun to navigate around. We just received the new collection ten minutes ago - and they’re awesome! We cant wait to try them out on the beach next week! Modus Vivendi.

Celebrating their 20th Anniversary this year, Rufskin are the kings of sports performance-wear. Here they present Perfo-Mesh Sport and Underwear. Made from a four way stretch-nylon mesh, which hugs your shape, and looks horny as hell. The jock thong is our favourite, for out and about as well as in the gym. Rufskin

Porn Icon Francois Sagat launches this week his second track with Australian YouTuber Cherylyn Barnes. FEELU (Spotify link) is a 90’s euro-dance inspired track to get you primed for the dance-floor. FEELU (for the video) - with plenty of Francois.

Our Sagat crush preceded our times spent shooting with him. He’s a fabulous contradiction of art and muscle, and one of the friendliest, cutest men we have ever met.

These photographs by Steeve Beckouet, shot up on a Spanish rooftop, featured in our second issue, - with a special Ltd Edition cover available (but only just!) Issue 2 Francois Ltd Edition.

March 2022 sees Modus Vivendi launch their Leather Legacy Line Volume II. Fetish romanticism. Fall into Carlos’ deep blue eyes… In Cobalt blue and passionate red, featuring press studs on the pouch with the Modus Vivendi logo on a nickel label hanging on the front. Not leather, but made of a polyester filam pelle fabric and with a comfortable leather look feeling. Modus Vivendi

We took our mate Fabio to Barcelona for a few days. A sun worshipper - we didn’t let him wear a pair of trunks without snapping a polaroid to capture the beauty. He wears them well, and we wanted to hold onto the memory of his beautiful crotch. We thought it would only be fair to share.

February 2022. Modus Vivendi launch the start of their product offering for the new year - The Armor line - shaped to emphasize rather than disguise. Launching in two new bold colors; wine red and cobalt blue.

Previously a best-seller in gold, silver and black the Armor line features semi transparent fabric with gloss details. Minimal crotch coverage with the Modus Vivendi logo discreetly placed. Made of knitted metallic yarns, this collection isn’t for the shy retiring types, with its sheer show-off elements. Boxers, briefs, tanga briefs, low cut briefs, jockstraps, tanktop & t-shirts - brilliantly modelled by Juan as he pole dances, and photographed by Joan Crisol. Modus Vivendi

Its Here! Issue 7 now available to buy through our webstore, click through to order. Now shipping. 232 Beautiful pages. SHOP NOW Additional local stockists announced soon!

Things are heating up down under, and Project Claude is making sure you are summer-ready! Their bright 2Tone series features bold tonal briefs, thongs, and this year's summer statement; The One-piece! If you’re feeling the vibe, add a matching 2tone cap for that perfect summer look! Guaranteed to get your pool-side game on point! Shot by photographer Rui Jorge , with models Kyle & Api. Project Claude

Modus Vivendi launch The Unexpected line - a celebration of retro Greece. We are obsessed with these stunning images by photographer Xanthos Georgiou. Showcasing the Greek beauty that we love.

The collection, made of cotton polyester knitted fabrics, with narrow elasticated waistbands. A tribute to retro Greek underwear that remain traditional, with modern elements in their minimal simplicity. Briefs, tanga briefs, low cut briefs, jockstraps, boxers, bottomless, tanktop, shorts, longsleeves & meggings that are available in light-blue, khaki & camel. Modus Vivendi

We’ve been craving some sunshine and TEAMM8 deliver! The Aussie lads introduce their latest underwear design with this new ‘Spartacus’ collection: the Sport Brief. Bright and vivid colours rule the day - available in briefs, jockstraps and thongs. With their handsome model Matt photographed by Crotch friend Elvis Di Fazio. TEAMM8

We invited Ashley over to try on the Rufskin Ku brief - a hybrid trunk and thong we’ve been obsessing over, and we knew Ashley would wear well. Making the most of the opportunity of the London sun shining, photographer Christian Vermaak also took some images of Ashley in a classic N2N Bodywear trunk. Here you go.. Let us know what you think!

A lazy sunny afternoon spent in the company of Stevan Miladinovic. Photographed here exclusively for Crotch by Serge Lee.

Barcelona native Nil, lies out in the mid-day heat, photographed by Scott Salinger for a Crotch Online exclusive.

Crotch t’s and raglan sleeve t’s over on our web-store - a great conversation starter- down at the gym, or out in the sunshine. And what better to wear them with than Rufskin’s latest swimwear, including the Iconic Ku. Photograhed by Hubert Pouches, on the Rufskin muse Logan. Stunning.

London is scorching, the sun is out, and as everyone tries to stay cool, its time for trunks. Luke has moved close-by, so, lured by a paddling pool and a Solero, he headed round to bask in the suns rays.

Photograhy Christian Vermaak

Model Luke Makins

Budgy Smuggler

Speedo

Our latest issue - Shipping NOW. Hot off the press. Five stunning covers to choose from, including a limited edition silver foil cover featuring Only Fans STUD Diego Barros. SHOP NOW.

Modus Vivendi turn up the heat as they present the Secret Pleat Line. With a bold design and vibrant shades, highlight your package as you burst through the vent. Pablo shows us what its all about, in stunning photography by Andres Moca. Available in jocks, boxers and briefs, we’ve added product shots, to explain how the pieces come, and your bulge has to do the work - The liner is also sheer - so even more to peacock. Not for the shy! Dont forget! Our exclusive 15% off reader deal. Use the discount code CH15, when you’re purchasing from full price items, for the 15% to be deducted. Modus Vivendi

Jack sliide into summer with these Limited Edition swimwear pieces, created in celebration of their fourth year in business. Known for their latex and underwear, Jack's signature darker brand aesthetic is still in effect here, but injected with a vibrant colour, for their limited launch. Inspired by geometric snake skin patterns and sea dwelling snakes, gunmetal skull drawstring ends keep things slick, and an irregular print design enables each pattern piece to be strategically placed and cut to create non uniform pieces.

Ken looks incredible in the trunks, with a brilliant fluid photographic campaign.

100% made and constructed in the UK, even down to the fabric printing. Made with chlorine and lotion resistant fabric with UV protection, a great addition to an edgy summer wardrobe. Jack

Charlie have launched this week their latest collection - the luxurious Chroma Underwear Series. The range features a compact, ribbed Italian knit microfibre fabric that offers snug support in either a jockstrap, thong or sports brief. Classic styling in a stunning array of vibrant colours, they’re unmistakable and we are here for them! The collection launch comes with beautiful bold new imagery, in Charlie’s iconic style. Charlie.

Blast from the past, a time before the apps. These swim trunks (and a matching cap) are emblazoned with artwork harking back to the back pages of the gay press - adverts for saunas and premium rate chat lines. An iconic piece of gay history. The Male 2 Male Swim Briefs are made from a premium Nylon spandex blend. The Bodyline trunks are also a winner, visit Project Claude’s webstore to view their full range. Project Claude.

An Iconic instant classic - Rufskin have launched their latest swimsuit - KU - a thong and brief fusion, featuring shiny stretch nylon up top and matte finish on the bottom. The back is left open, built with an inner “t-back” to show off the hours of work you’ve done squatting for your glutes. Designed with a flattering contoured front pouch, faux fly, and black ram head rivet back left. Cheeky! Rufskin

Pansy Ass Ceramics puts the perversion into porcelain

Excerpt from Crotch Issue 2.

Ask Pansy Ass Ceramics what they do and they play shy. ‘When we explain what we do with a stranger we keep it really vague,’ artists Andy and Kris tell us. ‘Our art is not everyone’s cup of tea.’

The ceramics are not so coy. As the name suggests, Pansy Ass Ceramics find inspiration in sexual acts, appendages and kinks. Spruce up your living space with some butt-plug shaped vases, in floral or pastel. Add a little tastiness to the kitchen, with a Pansy Ass Cookie Jar, illustrated with a spot of rimming. Or go full tlilt into the ornate with a peach-coloured ceramic conch, emblazoned with with the word ‘Cunty’.

The Cunty Conch, like much of Pansy Ass’s cute ass creations, is sold out. The most popular is the delicately named Fuck Bud vases. We’ll let Andy and Kris – who are also a couple - explain. ‘They are small stem vases that are the figure of a nude man and in some you put a single flower where his head should be; others he is presenting his ass and you put the flower in his bum.’

Pansy Ass started when Kris, who studied studio art, and Andy, who studied liberal arts, were looking for a creative project to do together. They took some community classes in ceramics in Montreal together,watched a bunch of YouTube videos, sought advice from creative friends and decided on a name. ‘We are sort of obsessed with “Pansy” as a slur for us queers and in high school it seemed like everyone was saying “gay-ass” as an adjective meaning strange, so we sort of combined the two,’ they write over email to Crotch.

Reaction to the couple’s ceramics have been as arresting as the work. ‘We have done many shows where people come by and are distracted by the colours and shininess of our work and then realize that they are looking at a sculpture of a man with ice- cream dripping down his ass,’ the pair say. ‘Our art definitely is not for everyone, it’s polarizing. Some people are delighted, but we’ve definitely seen people wince and scurry away.’

Pansy Ass’s dream customer would be Liberace, if the queen of chintzy excess were still with us. Still, they have plenty of admirers in the land of the living, across the sexual spectrum. ‘We have definitely had people tell us they are not gay,’ they say, ‘but when they saw the work they thought it was so beautiful and crazy that they needed to have it.’

We caught up with Andy and Kris again this week to see how they were getting on as we hopefully emerge from Covid. ‘Toronto is not doing the best. March and April were really dark, but things are starting to turn around. Hopefully we can get back to some fun in June.’

And we wanted to know, how has this effected Pansy Ass ? ‘We have been focused on smaller works more recently. Our most requested items have been pipes and incense burners so we created a few different styles that are fun and flirty. Since we have all been stuck in lockdown for so long we wanted to focus on items that would be more accessible and bring the Pansy Ass fantasy into more homes :) ‘

Check out their recent work over on their Instagram or Website .

@PansyAssCeramics

We cant wait for summer days by the pool, and Code 22 are tempting us into the season with the launch of their SS 21 swim collection. First off, the Open Glory swim brief, constructed from open panels criss crossing at the side - maybe not tan line friendly, but will get all the attention! Most styles, come with the labels patented ‘Power Shape’ system - to enhance what you’ve got. We cant wait to try these on for ourselves!

The Racer Swim Brief is perfect for a collegiate aesthetic - all-be-it, with the bonus of the power shape boost! And the side clasp style will be a sure winner. Pool Party ready!

Styles now dropping on their web-store, click through to view. Code 22

Hitting the shelves around the world, our latest issue, - check back here for stockist updates. Currently find Issue 5 at:

UK London MAGMA

UK London GAYS THE WORD

UK London THE LONDON SALON

UK London FETISH FREAK

FRANCE Paris LES MOTS A LA BOUCHE

FRANCE Lyon BLITZ BAZAR & GALERIE

GERMANY Berlin PRINZ EISENHERZ

SPAIN Barcelona ODD KIOSK

THE NETHERMANDS Amsterdam ATHENAEUM NIEUWSCENTRUM

SWITZERLAND Zurich PRINT MATTERS!

PORTUGAL Lisbon UNDER THE COVER

TAIWAN MULTI ARTS

USA NYC MAISON 10

USA Seattle BURGESS HALL: BIG LITTLE NEWS

USA California CULTURE EDIT / TOM OF FINLAND STORE

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We’re long time fans of N2N’s swimwear offering - always great shapes, in fabrics that contain but don’t restrain. Unlined trunks being a staple, they often up the ante on the beach or by the pool. The wide side styles feel hot to wear, without being too overtly slutty, - and then there are the overtly slutty pairs. Jacob - their LA based model could sell us anything, and his crotch is looking better than ever in the latest swimwear. Buy now before their stocks run down - they don’t overstock! - we’ve learnt the hard way before! N2N

Jonathan, a Brazilian Californian, is photographed here by Rufskin co-founder Hubert Pouches in their Summer 2021 swimwear. We’re obsessed with him. An amazing model find by Hubert. We want more! The trunks looks SO GOOD ON HIM. Rufskin.

Fiachra, from issue 5, plays Magic, by Kylie Minogue from her studio album Disco. Filmed here for Crotch, to accompany his photographs in the new issue. He’s a handsome Irish chap with real talent. FiachraHarp

Modus Vivendi are racing into the summer months, with the launch of their Monochrome Moon swimwear 2021 collection. With images shot by Joan Crisol, featuring Isaak Moreno, the collection is inspired by luxury yachting. We are loving the sheer elements, which come in MV’s brilliantly shaping fit. Modus Vivendi

He Is My Country, a film by Ashton Carlisle Green, supplementing a photoshoot for Crotch issue 4, featuring Christopher by Jonas Huckstorf

This week, we received our order of X, a limited edition (1000) photography book by Charles Moriarty that brilliantly captures the last decade of his work photographing men. We became aware of Charles through his Insta feed, - the sunkissed lad on the cover captured our attention - have a look to get a taste of his work.

Stitching together an intimate history of his work, the book is beautifully printed, and a real joy to look through - and come back to. It has pride of place on the Crotch Bookshelf.

“These photographs taken in mere fractures of seconds, represent so much of my life, and many of the men that have inhabited it. The subjects are queer, straight, artists, models, friends, family, and loves, depictions of masculinity, the beauty of the male form in many of its diverse presentations.”

The book is a solid 208 pages, shot over a ten year period with over 60 subjects, it contains an afterword by photographer Charles Moriarty, and an essay by author Gary Needham. Charles Moriarty X

Denim has always been a part of Rufskins DNA, from their super sexy jean cuts, to their (who could forget them) denim lace-up briefs. We are enjoying the launch of their latest range of low cut jeans, brilliantly ergonomically shaped with subtle design details, they will make you stand out, for all the right reasons. The Tiber short is an added bonus in the range, a boxer style light weight cotton short, in a ‘sun-kissed’ denim finish. The perfect work-short, - for where you can get away with it! Rufskin

The lads over at Project Claude - Australian designed by and for gay men - have splashed into 2021 with a new range Into The Blue. True blue treats, pushing the tie-die trend into summer, on jocks, crops, swim trunks, thongs and bucket hats. Launched with a series of beautiful images, have a look for yourself. Project Claude

Every day is grey sweatpants day at the moment. These super comfy joggers and hoodies are the perfect stay at home attire, and get great attention when you nip to the shops. Free-ball for added notoriety. Thankyou Fabio and Dean Check out the webstore

We’re all lounging around the house, waiting for the vaccine roll-out to take effect and allow fun times to begin again. Rufskin have launched a range of super soft pieces in a soft- knit stretch Rayon to see us through. Soft and loose, but clinging in the right places, the collection is designed with minimal seams for comfort, and finished with the iconic Rufskin ram head riveted in silver. We love! Rufskin

Salty bring us a classic brief swim trunk, ready for 2021, in a limited edition two-tone stripe print in mint or peach. The trunks features one front panel in solid mint/peach, and the other front and pack panel in a tonal print. We are also big fans of their Two Meets One style - highlighting your assets. Their 78% recycled lycra promise, give the brand an ethic tip, and who could ignore their current ambassador and model, Sydney based Argentinian trainer, Manuel. Salty

Made in Australia from Italian Recycled LYCRA®

Every so often (pretty regularly for us) a boy captures our eye from Instagram, and we immediately have to reach out to him and arrange a shoot. Corey is one such lad. Issue 4 - in our webstore - contains the full shoot, but here’s a little teaser by the photographer Wadley Wadley rolling around in the sand of Venice Beach, Los Angeles. Corey

The Roldy website is worth a regular trip, if only to check in on their owner Ronaldy’s fitness progression. He’s looking great for the upcoming Brazilian festival season,. although we cant decide if we prefer the buzzcut or longer hair? Either way, as long as he keeps modelling his range of trunks, then we are here for it. The trunks are looking amazing, bring on the summer, vaccinations and epic pool parties! Roldy

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Valentin photographed by Steeve Beckouet in Paris exclusively for Crotch.

Styling by Laurent Dombrowicz

Underwear by Lazo Schmidl, and Jockstrap by Rufskin

The latest from Rufskin in California wont allow you to cower in the shade, - bright neon pop colours (that feel so right at the moment, hence our issue 4 neon back cover - shine right back in the face of adversity and a global pandemic), created in vivid hues thanks to a custom created stretch microfibre.

We have been log fans of their brilliantly pervy Nuage shorts - sheer, like a 70’s onion skin sports short, especially when wet! Originally the sell-out shorts were in white (now fully re-stocked) the have just been released in neon brights, - to layer over swimwear, (or go bold and show off what youve got) on their own… All available from the Rufstore Now! Rufskin

We’re loving the new lad over on N2N Bodywears webstore. PCheck him out, and then go for further reading to his instagram. Jacobs an LA based Male Entertainer, available for virtual shows, and he looks bloody good in N2N’s latest range of ‘end of summer brushed vintage’ pieces. They’re hot - and we’ve tried them, and can vouch that they’re also incredibly comfy. N2N Bodywear

Issue 4 (Out Now!) features handsome New York DJ Tommy Hart, photographed for us by Oscar Ch.

Accompanying the shoot, Tommy has created an exclusive mixtape (available here at the link below) from his lockdown retreat in Mexico City.. “Its starts off reflective and hopeful before it gets cheeky and fun!” says Tommy, have a listen!

TOMMY HART’S MIXTAPE

Modus Vivendi have partnered with the Greeks Come True calender project, featuring athletes from across Greece. The calender features the men nude, (see video preview link below), but here we see them in a special Modus Vivendi collaboration, with photography by Yiorgos Kaplanidis. Inspired by a 70’s household, the guys lounge by the pool and throughout the house. Anyone for a skinny dip?

VIDEO : GREEKS COME TRUE : MODUS VIVENDI

Swedish design company CDLP, (founded in 2016 by Christian Larson and Andreas Palm), have released their latest swimwear for the summer. Beautiful trunks, and shorts, made in Eco sound Econyl fabric. CDLP

Now for the science part…

Reinforcing CDLP’s ongoing commitment to working with sustainable fabrics, each style is made with ECONYL®—a regenerated premium nylon fibre made from fishing nets and nylon waste. ECONYL® regenerated nylon is made by recovering nylon waste from oceans and landfills, such as fishing nets from the oceans, fabric scraps from mills and carpets destined for landfill. Through a radical regeneration and purification process, the nylon waste is recycled right back to its original purity. That means the regenerated nylon is exactly the same as virgin nylon. That nylon has the potential to be recycled infinitely, without ever losing its quality.

Its out now, and its as hot as ever, featuring Rufskin’s iconic collection of swimwear, underwear, sportswear, denim and loungewear. Don’t just take our work for it, have a look for yourselves. With photography by founder Hubert Pouches. RUF LIFE VOL 3 ISSUE 2

We stumbled upon Matthew’s podcast Everythang by chance, midst lockdown, trying to drown out our housemates. Matt @Mascfish was one of the first boys photographed for Crotch in our initial week of shooting in LA for issue 1 (sold out, digital download still available), so we had kept in touch, and followed him on insta (although much is now deleted, his stories are still up and worth a run through). The first five episodes are already available through spotify and other platforms (hit the link at the bottom), where he discusses topics honestly and openly with his good friend Kuper @OnlyKuper (we still need to shoot Kuper, but he has appeared on this website before with photographs shot by NYC icon Rick Day). Have a listen, and a laugh with the boys, as they let you into their life and thoughts. EVERYTHANG

photography Gregory Vaughan

Shot for issue 3 - available in our webstore, @Blakgentry in his favourite undies from Mpire Menswear store. Photography Gregory Vaughan.

The Modus Vivendi Ermis line features swimwear which sit low on the hips and has a striped print echoing Greek God Hermes sandal wings on the back. Made from a fast drying fabric, with the MV logo thermos embossed on the waistband. If we cant go to Mykonos, then lets order a little bit of Mykonos to our doors! I guess you’ll agree Casey wears them well? Modus Vivendi

Photographer: Brian Kaminski Model: Casey Christopher

Canadian underwear maestros Pump! release their latest collection, Switch, utilising their new large web fabric, and some great new cuts - the SideCut brief looks summer time hot. Pump!

Last week N2N owner and designer wrote a beautiful note to his customers, explaining his company’s lock-down situation. We share it below, and ask Andrew a few short questions;

What benefit do you find manufacturing locally in LA? I'm a very hands on person in general and being able to run to my contractors a few times a week, to bring supplies, check on products or catch mistakes makes it very convenient. Also, I like to drive so living in LA...you get the picture.

Which is your favourite new piece? Oooooh, that's a hard one...OK, if anyone has been to my insta, they know I'm a bikini fan so right now I'd have to say the Faded Glory String Bikini!

Whats best for a sexy self-isolation day? The less the better lol! Something tiny, something that shows skin....basically something that makes YOU feel good! SO if it's a thong or singlet...GO FOR IT!

A note from owner/designer Andrew Makay

We here at N2N Bodywear are trying to remain optimistic during these unpredictable times. What you might not realise is that we are just a small gay company of five (we like to think of ourselves as a family) living and working in Los Angeles, CA, doing our best to navigate, go with the flow and carry on serving everyone from those who have just discovered us, to our most loyal customers who have been with us for years. All of our clothing has been 100-percent designed, produced and packaged in Los Angeles for the past 22 years. We have always supported local textile suppliers, contractors, and sewers in the production of our garments, doing our best to keep Angeleno families working and thriving, even during—especially during—crazy times such as we find ourselves in now. You could call us hyper-local, and it is something we are proud of.

We hope that by continuing this tradition of local production and continuing to put new product out there for you, we have made these stay at home days a little more comfortable, and a little bit more sexy.

Sincerely,

Andrew, Angus, Eddie, Miracle & Melissa

N2NBODYWEAR

Spanish swim and underwear designers Addicted have launched their latest jock, with their new ‘Ring-Up’ technology. An integrated soft cock-ring to lift and push everything you’ve got into the forefront. The Bel Ami lads in the campaign sure seem to be enjoying them! Designed and made in Barcelona. Addicted

Crotch contributing photographer Ramon Christian and his LA lockdown room-mate, fellow artist and graphic designer Josh McKenna, have collaborated on a series of t-shirts, entitled NSFW Studio. Featuring the original photography of Ramon, and re-worked graphic interpretations by Josh, we’re talking jocks, butts and cocks. All of our favourite things. Click through the link to view! NSFW Studio

If theres one man we would want to be isolating in our back-yard, it would be the beautiful Logan, muse to Rufskin (Crotch Issue 1). Here he is in some recent shots by Rufskin co-creator Hubert Pouches, wearing a selection of pieces available from their online store. What better way to socially distance, than to laze around in the Ruf-House sunshine, wearing trunks. Rufskin

Working within the designs of their Max and Feel pieces, the Club II Collection releases the pieces in a new season of hues, reminiscent of traditional sports colours, in Pine Green, Peacoat Blue, and Burgundy. We’ve long been fans of the Feel line, with side pleated pouch that allows a looser hanging freer front, without a front seam - try it to believe how good it feels! Ergowear

The newly released Charlie by Matthew Zink Noir Series. Pure Sex.

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Whilst Irish bear crush Sean O’Flanagan is holed up with his Crotch issue 2 alumni partner Kiefer during lockdown, we’ve been enjoying their galleries, and want to give some appreciation to Sean’s Curbwear trunks. Photographed on his recent holiday in Australia. How cute?! The trunks feature a seamed front which doesn’t squash, and a panelled curve enhancing ass seam, we love them. And we love Sean. Curbwear.