Jockstraps - advice

I'm asking because I remembered seeing some posts on wearing jocks and hope there's some expertise here.

I have been wearing a jockstrap for a while to provide a bit more support during the day. My wife really likes the look of boxer briefs, but after a day at work it feels much better with a bit more support so I wear a jock underneath the underpants(I have a varicocele that can act up).

I have a couple of jocks that I bought from the local sporting goods store, but discreet inquiries each time I went in have left me pretty sure that there isn't much expertise on sizing there, and they don't have a large selection. I know that a medium fits my waist properly, but a medium pouch is too tight and makes things worse, whereas a large doesn't press too much on my testicle but the waistband is a bit too large and it can ride down to where my glans chafes against the waistband stitching (not fun). I'm probably going to modify the waistband size of the large ones I have, but going forward does anyone have any suppliers/advice? Is there something else I can look at?

I wouldn't mind having a couple of "sexier" cut ones either, as long as they appeal to ladies. I don't want to drop $20 on a jock that I think shows me off well but my wife thinks "ewww".

I know this is another very open question, but any response is welcome.

I'm sure you'll get replies from the guys who like jock straps.

I don't like them because I like to be able to grab onto or massage and manipulate my husbands jewels through his pants which is more easily done with only boxer shorts. I like to do it sometimes when we go out for dinner and we're at a dark table or at the movies. I know, I'm bad.

Have you tried any of the sexy guy thongs having essentially a cup in front and the waistband instead?

http://www.lingeriediva.com/mens-lingerie

There are plenty of other websites. Take a look around.

Interesting site. I'll need to take a look with her and see what she thinks. Though it's hard to figure out how supportive some of those are they're cheap enough that if she likes the look we can always use them for "short term wear".

The big reason why I asked is that few retailers, online or in person, seem to be able to answer questions about support, and if it doesn't provide solid support without squeezing then there isn't a point to getting it. I was hoping some guys here have "support issues" and could give a recommendation from that perspective. My doctor recommended trying them but wasn't able to provide specifics about types.

As a long-time 'strap wearer myself, my best advice is to just try different brands until you find the one that fits you correctly. Each brand is very different in the way their jocks fit, with some guys preferring one over the other. Myself, I prefer either Bike, Duke or McDavid. Those brands just seem to feel more comfortable on my particular body type. And there are some brands that I've tried that I absolutely hate. One example is SafeTGuard. Your mileage may vary, of course.

Buying them online is easy, and you have access to a much wider assortment of brands, styles and sizes than you would find in a local store. Of course, you do typically have to pay for shipping. But lately I find that local stores don't really carry much of a selection, which makes online buying a much better option.

There are plenty of places to buy them online. A few you might try include:

https://www.amazon.com/s/url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=athletic+supporter

https://www.jockstraps.com/

http://www.internationaljock.com

http://www.jockstrapcentral.com

And don't forget eBay. I've actually bought quite a few from different sellers there.

http://www.ebay.com

Bauer & Black pouches tend to run bigger per waist size jock.

Online is definitely the way to go. Many jocks are shipped quickly, within a few days. You can look at the pics with your wife online and decide what you like. You can get an idea of how the pouch sizes run by comparing pics.

For me personally, i prefer "vintage" jockstraps. basically, old ones that are not made anymore, but you can find them on ebay. Examples are Bikes & Dukes. The old style pouches tend to cradle my genitals very well, making me feel sexy. So it provides support AND makes me feel good.

I would be careful on Champion. Sometimes their pouches run small. like one that I have.

OK, I'll look around some. My last one I got was a McDavid, and except for the waistband being too big it seems pretty good, so I might start out with taking an inch or so off of the waist of that one and seeing if it works better.

So Bike doesn't make them anymore. I think that was the big maker when I was young and playing baseball in school. The first one I tried recently was a Wilson with the cup pouch (it was what the store had), and that was too tight. For a while I thought it was helping, but then it made things worse.

I believe "Gym" took over the Bike line.

You may want to try "swim supporters" if you prefer smaller waistbands. McDavid makes them as well, and sells them in pairs. Ironically, i wore a McDavid swimmer this evening when I went to get a massage. (I took it off for the massage, but I get a rush being seen wearing one, so i like to strip down to it during the financial transaction...)

I might see if someone makes a more supportive boxer-brief as well. I know the jock adds to the support of mine quite a bit, but I also buy the cheaper Costco big pack of underpants (I've never bought big-ticket underwear. It just seemed silly before I was married as no one would be seeing it, and I haven't changed the habit since. My wife has bought me some nicer stuff, but support wasn't necessarily on the radar for those).

I don't wear one as much as I did when I was a younger guy but they still have a purpose. I have a variocele and when it hurts more than usual, docs in the past have told me to wear a jock for a few days until the pain goes away. Also, as underwear for sports in the summer, a jockstrap is cooler under a pair of gym shorts than the heavy compression shorts that are favored now. Sweaty uncovered skin evaporates faster than all those wicking shorts and tights that many guys wear now. Fashions change although I never thought of a jock as a fashion item. It was just snug support with little coverage to trap sweat.

a jockstrap is cooler under a pair of gym shorts than the heavy compression shorts that are favored now. ....It was just snug support with little coverage to trap sweat.

If the pouch is too snug, I find that traps more sweat & sometimes makes my crotch itchy, as opposed to wearing boxers. So for the summer or times of athletic activity, I recommend a thin waistband and a looser pouch, enough to hold the genitals snug, with ability to vent at the same time. Like a pouch with decent amount of mesh to allow the genitals to breathe.

It's funny because i never really used to wear a jock for sports. But now i find it's more helpful to keep things comfortable by keeping them in place, and a jock helps that a lot more than boxers when playing basketball anyway.

The concept of "fashion" has connotations of being what's appealing mainstream, and who controls the influence over that.

If the pouch is too snug, I find that traps more sweat & sometimes makes my crotch itchy, as opposed to wearing boxers

I don't think I agree with that. I'd say that wearing just a strap -- any style of strap -- is going to feel cooler and less sweaty than boxers or briefs. For me, my ass tends to be the repository for a lot of sweat, especially when I'm on the treadmill, elliptical, etc.

The sweat seems to pour down my back and deposit itself on my backside. So for me, the backless design of just the strap keeps the sweat from building up and soaking what would otherwise be my briefs or boxers, and allowing the sweat to evaporate faster.

And more importantly, wearing just the strap under some thin white soccer shorts gives everyone behind me a much more interesting view. 😃

I've been wearing a jock for a few years now after sustaining an injury a few years ago. Now I find the added support is excellent. Everyone wore a jock at school at least when I went to school but now being considerably older I find a jock is really comfortable. It was my doctor and good friend in the UK who told me to wear one. She some guys my age still wear a jock in the UK.

Travelling a lot I find a few guys wear them in the tropics doing manual labouring jobs.

If the pouch is too snug, I find that traps more sweat & sometimes makes my crotch itchy, as opposed to wearing boxers.

My first one was too snug (I bought based on waistband size rather than pouch), and it didn't stay on long enough to get sweaty. The pouch pressed much too hard against the spermatic cord - OWCH! The next size up helped a bit but still not a major difference. Once I modified the waistband of the large size to fit it was magic- significant reduction in frequency, duration and degree of discomfort. I generally wear one to work at all times now because it's a bit inconvenient to change during the day (I need to have it under my underwear to work best, so I have to pull everything off and put it back on).

My wife has mentioned she doesn't really care about the look of them, so the fashion ones aren't an issue any longer.

First jock I ever had was a classic Bike with the very wide red-striped waist band. That is the look I always think of when I see a reference to a jock strap. Think they stopped making that style many years ago and switched to the thin waist band, before the Bike name disappeared. One time got a Duke and was surprised how much thinner and airier the pouch was compared to the Bike, almost too thin, when looking for support that is.

First jock I ever had was a classic Bike with the very wide red-striped waist band. That is the look I always think of when I see a reference to a jock strap.

That was my first jockstrap, too. I actually think I still have it because it was in an old gym bag in a box with school stuff. No way it fits now though, haha.