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Latest “mancessory” in battle of the bulge. Say adiós to love handles, the Oaxacan tamale look

Body shaping undergarments are nothing new. Ask any of your female friends and they may confess to owning a pair or two of “Spanks”— body shaping, slimming undies. Some come in the form of body suits, for those with problem areas pretty much all over, and can be as difficult to put on as a wet scuba diving suit; others are simply high-rise “power panties” to help eliminate the “muffin top.” And there’s also the sliming camisole to eradicate the unsightly bra bulge.

Now, men can aspire to the same instant quick fix thanks to Australian-based Equmen and its new line of precision underwear for men. The company claims its “core precision undershirt” can instantly improve your body shape, the fit of your clothes, and your posture. If that weren’t enough, it can also help control body temperature, promote circulation and improve your total sense of well-being. Its Helix-Mapping Technology builds in physiotherapy taping techniques to sculpt, tone, and improve body mechanics. WOW! All that for just $99. Say adiós to the Oaxacan tamale look. (Picture a HUGE tamale)

We’re sure you know a compadre who could use an instant body-sculpting fix. The undershirts are ideal for those times when the guayabera seems two sizes too small and the buttons appear ready to blast off….We wanted to put the man girdle to the test. We asked around for volunteers but LPM staffers were skeptical and uncooperative “— why, do you think I look fat?” “— how am I supposed to fit into that?”

Needless to say, we didn’t even want to bring up the other “precision undergarments” in the Equmen line, chonis: briefs, trunks and long trunks; you know, for a perkier behind and more defined ahem…thighs.

With the holiday season around the corner, these make great gifts. We don’t recommend you get one for your boss, though. You want to make him feel like a big cheese, not tell him he looks like one.

 Just in case: www.equmen.com