Why do lads always put their hands down their pants? You never see girls do that.
If you're a girl I suppose it's difficult to imagine having boy bits. My advice is: don't even try.
Having them is ace, but it's undoubtedly a bizarre appendage that comes with its own set of problems. Many of them are related to space. For example: imagine putting on your own pants every morning, then shoving a big bag of Fruit Pastilles down them. That's a tight squeeze.
When boys fiddle with their package it's rarely a sexual thing. It is purely for matters of comfort. There's a lot of movement down there: lots of swinging and bumping and, if you're unfortunate, chaffing. There's also lots of direct contact with boxers and zips and, if you're fortunate, thighs. Occasional adjustments are a necessity. It can be like trying to pack an extra toilet bag into a suitcase that's already full. Plus, there are some very tight jeans on the market these days. Ouch.
Granted it's not very hygienic or endearing, and I can't condone boys doing it in full view of the world. But the fact is putting one's hands down one's pants is rather comforting. It's a sensitive area and we'll do pretty much anything to keep it safe. It's like a mother cradling a baby, or Jodie Marsh clutching her make-up. When boys quip that they're 'just checking they're still there', it's not that far from the truth.
Please remember: Kev is not an expert, he is just a boy and sometimes quite a silly boy. The main thing to remember when it comes to lads and relationships is to expect respect as the absolute minimum. Find out more about a Women's Aid campaign of the same name.
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