Although jockstraps are easy to wash and dry easily, they are one of the least washed items due to the convenience of leaving them in a locker or gym bag after a workout and only worn for brief periods of time. There is also possible embarrassment caused by having a parent wash them or having them washed in a laundromat.

Although jockstraps are easy to wash and dry easily, they are one of the least washed items due to the convenience of leaving them in a locker or gym bag after a workout and only worn for brief periods of time. There is also possible embarrassment caused by having a parent wash them or having them washed in a laundromat.

The most common way to wear a jockstrap is to put it on immediately over the skin, as the bottom layer. The leg straps can be seen through white baseball or football pants; if this is embarrassing, one can wear the jock over a pair of compression shorts. The pouch goes in front and the legs go through the leg straps. Pull it up and adjust to comfort. Some men like their penis to point directly up, others like it pointing either to the left or the right, while still others bend it forward so it points down. Pointing down is most comfortable when wearing a cup. It can cause problems in an erect or partially erect state while pointing to the side can cause hanging out the edge. A lot of times the penis ends up moving and pointing to one side or the other which if this happens you just need to readjust a little to keep pointing the way you want. The cup can be inserted before or after the jockstrap is worn. Make sure the rim of the cup firmly comes in contact with the pubic bone without resting on the genitals otherwise impact injuries can occur. A jockstrap can also be worn under pants. They are very useful to wear instead of regular underwear during hiking, biking, camping, or other outdoor activities as they absorb less moisture than a pair of cotton briefs and can provide much needed cooling. Jockstraps can also prevent scrotal chafing and impact because the scrotum is lifted away from the thighs, very useful while hiking long distances. Since most jocks are a cotton, polyester and/or spandex blend, they can easily be washed and hung to dry quickly each night.

Wide band without a cup
Sometimes used in wrestling and can be used for lifting protection. Can aid the prevention/care of testicle torsion. This is the most common “gym jockstrap” used for general support and common in basketball.

Narrow waistband
Narrow waistbands, or “swimming/running jocks” as they are commonly termed, are worn underneath swimming trunks, Speedo-style swimming bikinis, running shorts and wrestling singlets. They provide full protection and support while having only a 1″ waistband that will not show as easily outside of shorts. Since there is no material in the back, the waistband has no anchor causing it to roll and bind which makes it uncomfortable for long duration activities.

Jock brief
A jock brief, or support briefs, have a full seat instead in the back and a pouch in the front. They resemble normal briefs but have a wider, stronger waistband and are made of a more supportive material. They are gaining popularity with youth as they are less revealing than their counterparts however they typically do not provide the level of support, protection, or flexibility. They are available with or without removable cups.

Thong jock
A thong style jockstrap, similar to the athletic type, has only one strap attached to the bottom of the pouch, passing under the crotch, up between the buttocks and attaching to the waistband at the middle of the back. This style, known more often as a dance belt, is commonly worn by male ballet dancers who often wear tight fitting Lycra that would reveal a normal jockstrap’s strap.

Compression short jock
Losing in fashion to regular compression shorts, they are compression shorts with a full or partial jockstrap sewn into the inside. They provide pockets for a cup and, in the case of the football variety, provide pockets for thigh and backbone pads.

Strapless jock
The strapless variation to the jock, called a sock for “strapless + jock”, has an elastic pouch hooks under the scrotum instead of being held in place by the normal leg straps. While fulfilling the same purpose of comfort and lift, this design is less secure and has a tendency to ‘slip off’ as a result of frequent intense leg movements such as running or jogging.

Suspensory
Suspensories are similar to the jockstrap with one main exception; above the pouch that holds the testicles is a hole to put the penis through so that it hangs free from the constriction of the pouch. This is used for medical reasons such as surgery to the groin or for catheter access.

Fashion jock
In addition to the above mainstream practical types, some manufacturers make specialty jockstraps for “fun and play”. They fit in the “sexy” or even “fetish” (e.g. referring to popular role-play characters, such as soldiers, firemen) underwear categories and can be made with see-trough mesh, leather, velvet, silk, rubber, Rayon, Lycra or even chainmail.

There are also several variations of the protective cup:
Cup insert for a jockstrap.
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Cup insert for a jockstrap.

Hard cup
Hard cups are currently available in two basic shapes, the classic shape, which lays flat and is approximately triangular when viewed from the front and the newer shape, the banana cup, which is an elongated and skinny triangle that wraps under the testicles for added protection. The banana cup is named after its curvature shape and yellow color. Both types have padded rims for comfort and are made of a hard plastic. Ventilation holes are common to promote fast drying and cooling.

Padded cup
Padded cups are worn in mild to full contact sports. They are made out of a soft pad that can reduce some low impacts. They are worn primarily by youth and by people who find regular cups to be uncomfortable. These do not provide the level of support of hard cups and can become unsanitary due to the pad itself becoming full of moisture and lack of ventilation. The ventilation issue is also of concern due to overheating. These types are common in soccer.

Cup-only protector
Cup protectors that don’t use a pouch are also available. The waistband and straps attach directly to the cup often in a one-size-fits-all fashion. These are designed to be worn over briefs, especially if the cup has holes in it, otherwise the scrotum can be painfully pinched in the cup hole. They are common in kickboxing and other martial sports to protect against groin attacks.

Combined padded jock and cup
An oversized cup and jock combined into a single item. It has layered foam padding that protects the groin, kidneys and abdomen. Generally made from leather for high durability. Has a liner inside that absorbs sweat and prevents slipping. It has a hook and loop closure for convenience and adjustability and inverted hips for unrestricted movement. Used in boxing.

The jockstrap was also influential in early 1900s medicine with the invention of the Heidelberg Electric Belt, a low-voltage electric powered jockstrap that claimed to cure kidney disorders, insomnia, erectile disfunction, and other ailments. Today, jockstraps are still being used for medical purposes, such as the suspensory and for the rest from injury or surgery such as hematocele, hydrocele, or spermatocele.

During the 1980s and 1990s, jockstraps slowly faded away to compression shorts and generally were not required by high schools and colleges. However, in recent years more and more athletes are turning back to the jockstrap for use in sports and athletic activities. This is reflected in the fact that new brands and companies are beginning to introduce their own line of jockstraps, such as Calvin Klein and Under Armour.

There is also an increase in the number of fashion jockstraps as an alternative to regular underwear. Jockstraps provide support (lift) and keep you comfortable while keeping things from “hanging out” and being embarrassed. They are also cooler to wear as they allow sweat to evaporate more freely

Funny especially if you decided, as I did, to wear jockstraps as only underwear…

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Here is a story I wanted to tell…

I was recently at JFK airport, sitting outside security before heading through security. There were two seats next to me, un-occupied. I was doing what I like most… people watch!

A guy, near 30’s, hurried over to where I was seated, plopped his suitcase on the bench and started going through it like a mad man. I could tell this guy was upset! Nonchalantly I asked if he had to ‘discard toiletries’ to get through security. He said he’d arrived late and couldn’t check his bag since he was past ‘cut-off’ time and would have to carry-on his bag: meaning he had to go through TSA security with it. Knowing that, he had to throw out his shave cream, tooth paste, lotion, after-shave and so on… Since I’d arrived at the airport earlier, I’d seen a sign that indicated you could carry on these items, provided they fit in a clear, 1 quart sized plastic bag and were identified to the TSA agent when going through security. I told this to the guy who seemed still stressed. He didn’t have a plastic bag.

As a seasoned traveler, I carry plastic Baggies as well as other odd items that make the trip easier: rubber bands, towelettes, and kitchen trash bags. You never know when you’ll have a need, right? I offered a ‘baggy’ to the guy and he seemed immediately relieved. He hurriedly stuffed the baggy with his ‘stuff’, thanked me, yanked the handle of his suitcase and headed for security. In his haste, he failed to zip his suitcase. As he turned and headed in the opposite direction, the contents of his suitcase went in a 180-degree direction…. Shoes, shirts, pants, socks, and jockstraps! Yep… just like a commercial but even better. I felt pretty bad for the guy but couldn’t help enjoy the spectacle… Icould not have guessed! Jockstraps! twenty or more jockstraps! all colors, contrasting waistband. Nice assortment for at least a one-mont trip.

I helped him retrieve his jockstraps and as I handed them to him, he stuffed them back in his bag. Finally, after all of his jockstraps were picked up and in his suitcase, he zipped it up and headed off.

I didn’t see he again but I bet he has some stories to tell, as do I.”

A typical jockstrap consists of a wide elastic waistband with a support pouch and two straps extending from the base of the pouch around the buttocks (which it does not cover, unlike briefs or boxers) to attach to the waistband. The pouch, in some varieties, may be fitted with a pocket to hold an impact resistant cup or box to protect the testicles and/or the penis from injury, from e.g. baseball practice.

Romance: Buy a jockstrap, fold it gently, and place it on the pillow of your parnter…

That will gently start to make him think that something is happening… that time to fulfilled sexual life is back…

Let’s wait for his reaction…

Soft: As soon as you come back from work, undress and wear a jockstrap. Wait for him and attend to your regular activities. Should trigger him…

Intense:

Ask him to wear a jockstarp. Get on your knees. Start licking his through the cotton, until youcan resit to more. Then tear it with your teehth and go on through the hole in the cotton…

Extreme:

Once he ask you what’s hapening and once he is ok to play the game, ask him to wear a jockstrap too. Then tie his hands in hi sback so that he will not be able to touch himself. Then use it. It’s just to give the direction of the next days…