At first glance, various thoughts such as "this can't be real" or "is this a joke?" more than likely raced through your mind as they did through mine. Before clicking on Spanx's website, I thought it was hoax and had a moment of disbelief, but sure enough, they do exist!

Spanx for Men were created in early 2010, followed by the release of Spanx underwear for men which were released on October 31. Finally, something has been invented to help men lose that extra 10 pounds that is as simple as purchasing a $58 undershirt!

Sara Blakely, the creator of Spanx, started off with a simple idea 10 years ago that quickly exploded before her eyes: footless pantyhose. This idea then escalated into creating a whole line of "shapewear" that helped women look slimmer and accentuate their features. Celebrities such as Beyonce and Gwyneth Paltrow started using and endorsing the product, which helped the business grow even faster.

Next came the time when men wanted in on this extraordinary shapewear product. Blakely said she would constantly receive emails from men asking for a Spanx product for them, as well as emails from women attaching pictures of their boyfriends and husbands wearing their Spanx. Seeing all those boyfriends and husbands stuffed into Spanx made for women wasn't a pretty sight, so Blakely fulfilled these men's wishes.

The Spanx for Men products are designed to not only fit the male figure, but also to fit men's ideal image and style. The shirts simply look like Under Armour t-shirts (vneck or crew neck) or tank tops that come in black, white or grey. The undershirts are made with comfortable spandex nylon fabric which is the key to the slimming effect. The undershirts also feature a synthetic mesh fabric called Breatheasy that makes the shirts very breathable. These mesh zones allow the Spanx for Men to be a perfect addition to your workout attire.

Their new underwear line consists of boxer-briefs and briefs that use the same technology as the undershirts. Spanx underwear slims out the lower body, is very breathable and offers a perfect fit for any body type. The underwear also uses an innovative 3D pouch technology which not only provides comfort but also accentuates the features of the lower body.

The prices for any of the Spanx for Men products range from $45 to $85. Unfortunately, this line of Spanx has not been released in Canada yet and can only be purchased in the United States or online. As the demand for these products grow, Spanx will make them available all over North America just like their women's line.

Even though at first glance, Spanx for Men may seem like an unimaginable product, the truth is the fashion industry is constantly changing and creating new products that reflect the needs and wants of society. Many men want to look slimmer and more fit without doing much work, and this is exactly what Spanx took advantage of, creating a line of undergarments that will soon become a must-have for every wardrobe.