I read a recent thread about the wussication of young men . Wearing boxers under sports/athletic gear.
Guys of a certain age (I'm 72) have experienced open showers (《OPEN) since Jr. High , HS. College or industry
Today's young men would not go into an open shower room unless wearing knee...
Years ago I swam labs at a local Y. One of the regulars was a very hot older guy. - later learned he was 2 years older than dad.
He wore skin tight white t-shirts and full cut white boxer shorts . He usually just skinned off the boxers then pulled on his speedo one day he dropped his boxers...