Apologies if this is a bit too much information!
I realised recently that my shorts have a netting like swimming shorts do and decided to ditch the boxers and see how it was. What an absolute game changer! I don’t know why I didn’t do this a year ago when I started running.
I exclusively run in 2-in-1 shorts that have built in spandex like liners. Some are more ‘compression’ than others. Most are just supportive, not compression. I like the Nike 2in1s and they last a LOT of miles. I’ve tried a few cheap amazon brands and not liked them nearly as much. The liners are never as supportive.
100% on those Nike shorts. I hate the brief style liners, they always chafe.