Why wear an athletic supporter or jockstrap ?
Racemic
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From: "Seejalp" <see...@supanet.com>
Organization: Supanet Limited
Newsgroups: alt.society.underwear
Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2001 09:08:37 -0000
Subject: Jockstrap
Why wear an athletic supporter or jockstrap ?
Many students have asked me this over the years and I have found it
difficult to locate an explanation. Perhaps because they cover the male
external genitalia there seems to be a taboo on their being advertised or
written about.
Coaches, teachers, US police and military training organisations and the
rules of leagues and clubs require that an athletic supporter be worn. They
must have their reasons which are seldom explained. Searching the
advertising material from makers and the Internet for an explanation has led
to this summary. Also the concluding request for references.
Functional
1. Comfort. To hold the testes and penis close to the body so that they do
not bounce around or the testes be twisted.
2. Safety. To hold a protective cup (US) or box (English cricket) for
prevention of injury in contact games, martial arts or riot control.
3. Modesty. To conceal the private parts when wearing shorts or bathing
trunks.
4. Birth control. Keeping the testes warmer by holding them closer to the
body may make sperm infertile. Opinions seem to differ on this. Not
reliable.
5. Erotic stimulation without an erection. Is there any research evidence
that the gentle massage of the perineum releases male hormones which combat
tiredness and increase the feelings of well being and competitiveness ?
6. It does not prevent rupture (inguinal hernia). Yet some adverts refer to
preventing strain on the spermatic cord which, by implication, might
facilitate rupture.
Recreational
1. Comfortable feeling. Consider also the extensive range of snug fitting
underpants on sale in any department store.
2. Some enjoy being seen in one.
3. Some enjoy seeing others, or photos of those, wearing them.
Extraordinarily there are internet sites devoted to these.
Do have other information or know of references to peer reviewed literature
on, or URLs, for more facts, on why to wear an athletic supporter ?
Robert E. Lewis
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> From: "Seejalp" <see...@supanet.com>
> Organization: Supanet Limited
> Newsgroups: alt.society.underwear
> Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2001 09:08:37 -0000
> Subject: Jockstrap
>
> Why wear an athletic supporter or jockstrap ?
>
> Many students have asked me this over the years and I have found it
>... Searching the
> advertising material from makers and the Internet for an explanation has
led
> to this summary. Also the concluding request for references.
>
> Functional
>
> 1. Comfort. To hold the testes and penis close to the body so that they do
> not bounce around or the testes be twisted.
I think this is a major reason. I have a nephew who, in his early teens,
was playing basketball while wearing baggy shorts over baggy boxers and
suffered testicular torsion form all the bouncing around (fortunately,
doctors were able to manipulate the teste back into position before any
permanent damage was done). I tried jogging in the nude, once, and had an
ache in my scrotum for several days after.
> 2. Safety. To hold a protective cup (US) or box (English cricket) for
> prevention of injury in contact games, martial arts or riot control.
Of course.
> 3. Modesty. To conceal the private parts when wearing shorts or bathing
> trunks.
Well, I'd hang out of my shorts at the gym, if I wore nothing underneath,
and I think that would generate more complaints than compliments. <G> I
remember being in a sauna in mixed company, and a young woman staring in
shocked fascination at a guy who was wearing a Speedo of very thing fabric
without a swimmers jock underneath. He was oblivious (I think) to the fact
that you could "see his religion" (as the saying goes) in that swimsuit. I
can't imagine wearing a suit like that at a public pool without a jock
underneath.
> 4. Birth control. Keeping the testes warmer by holding them closer to the
> body may make sperm infertile. Opinions seem to differ on this. Not
> reliable.
I'm not really in great need of birth control methods, but I'd think a pair
of tight briefs would be better that that than a jockstrap. My jocks all
have relatively thin material, while briefs usually have a couple of layers
of heavier fabric over the crotch. In fact, a main reason I prefer a jock
when working out is that it is cooler.
> 5. Erotic stimulation without an erection. Is there any research evidence
> that the gentle massage of the perineum releases male hormones which
combat
> tiredness and increase the feelings of well being and competitiveness ?
I don't know if there's any research on that yet, but if someone gets a
grant to research it, I'll sign up as a test subject!
> 6. It does not prevent rupture (inguinal hernia). Yet some adverts refer
to
> preventing strain on the spermatic cord which, by implication, might
> facilitate rupture.
If not preventing hernia, it may prevent testicular torsion (see first
point).
> Recreational
>
> 1. Comfortable feeling. Consider also the extensive range of snug fitting
> underpants on sale in any department store.
Other snug fitting underpants are hotter - again, one reason I wear a jock
when working out.
> 2. Some enjoy being seen in one.
I've had looks of surprise from kids and teens in the locker room at my
gym - just before they go out to play basketball wearing their baggy boxers.
The kids obviously don't know what they're for - seem to think of them as
just novelty underwear. They need a coach in a jockstrap to explain things
to them (and maybe they could run a video of the ultrasound of my nephew's
testicular exam on a closed loop in the locker room).
> 3. Some enjoy seeing others, or photos of those, wearing them.
> Extraordinarily there are internet sites devoted to these.
What's extraordinary about that? There are websites for just about every
article of clothing in a fetish context. Jockstraps are so unambiguosly
focused on the male genitals (and they leave the buttocks exposed) that it's
an obvious object of sexual interest.
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Robert
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Steve
>
As a cop myself, I can tell you some of the reasons why police
officers wear em.
>
> Coaches, teachers, US police and military training organisations and the
> rules of leagues and clubs require that an athletic supporter be worn. They
> must have their reasons which are seldom explained. Searching the
> advertising material from makers and the Internet for an explanation has led
> to this summary. Also the concluding request for references.
>
> Functional
>
> 1. Comfort. To hold the testes and penis close to the body so that they do
> not bounce around or the testes be twisted.
Definite plus. Running after someone, jumping over fences or just
plain wrestling a guy down to the ground. It helps to make sure
everything is out of the way so to speak, and not flapping in the
breeze liable to get caught up or twisted.
>
> 2. Safety. To hold a protective cup (US) or box (English cricket) for
> prevention of injury in contact games, martial arts or riot control.
Most important for cops. Nothing worse than having a bad guy
incapcitate you by a kick to your nuts. And trust me, they DO
try even if I'm wearing a cup.
The guys I deal with aren't the brightest ones on the planet.
Even after they've tried to kick me in the nuts and they know i
have a cup on, more often than not they'll try AGAIN the first
chance they get.
I had one idiot try to punch me in the nuts and hurt his
hand once. D'oh!
Cupped2000
with a baseball! Now that would be a good poster for grade school locker
rooms!
chr|st0pher X.
did before, or what has prompted me to post now...*shrugs*...
anyway, quick intro to me...I'm an avid skateboarder and train in shotokan
karate. i also have a huge gear fetish (mostlly football). oddly enough, i
really dislike wearing a jock when i skate or in karate class! i usually just
wear boxers as underwear and that's it. when i was first learning to do
skateboard tricks down handrails i wore a cup (for obvious reasons)...i've only
noticed 2-3 people who wear jocks at my dojo...it seems weird that i'm into
jocks, but never wear them for any of the sports that i do!
hmm...ok, that's it for my first post....i'll go back to lurking now. heh.
-chr|st0pher
Freeman Dryden
BUTTTTTTTT.... what follows is ALL of what I saw!
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Freeman Dryden
witnessed several <direct hits> in my dojo, one of which to a guy who was
WEARING a cup which shattered (mind you it was a cheap-shit cup!) -- in all
cases the whole rest of the class was left clutching their gonads and
grimacing as the victims, curled in a foetal position writhed and shook with
excruciating pain. After a visit to the hospital and a few weeks or
<recuperation> during which they walked like ancient cowboys, those who
returned were wearing Ultra Heavy Duty protection: OBC cups; JOFA cups;
boxing cups; and even a few goalie cups! Soo buddy, if you value the
jewels, take better care of them!
Keepin' em cupped...
JockBear!
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In article <3BEA0306...@pipeline.com>, "chr|st0pher X."
chr|st0pher X.
distance from contact point. we do not 'practice' hitting vital points (eyes,
throught. groin, knees, etc) in class becuase of the danger of doing so. in the 2.5
years that i have been training in my dojo, i have only seen 2 people get hit (in
the face, and not at full force) and never seen anyone hit in the groin.
-chr|st0pher
Willramjet
The only thing I can say is;
There are only two groups of such guys.
Those that have regretted not wearing a cup and jock..
And those that will, at some point, regret not wearing a cup and jock.
Willramjet
occur.
No me.
Freeman Dryden
ChrIstØpherX wrote:
shotokan trains in a 'no contact' method. punches, kickes, etc a 'pulled' a
short distance from contact point. we do not 'practice' hitting vital points
(eyes, throught. groin, knees, etc) in class becuase of the danger of doing
so. in the 2.5 years that i have been training in my dojo, i have only seen
2 people get hit (in the face, and not at full force) and never seen anyone
hit in the groin.
That's fine and dandy for practitioners of NO-CONTACT martial arts BUT for
some of us full-contact sparring is the only way to advance belts and in
most dojos and in ALL tournaments I've been associated with CUPS are
mandatory and sometimes checked for!
Anyone who complains that his cup is uncomfortable hasn't invested enough
time and/or $$$ as there is such a HUGE variety out there, short of guys who
have pumped ther balls and dicks to gargantuan proportions there's a cup to
comfortably fit (almost!!!) every man that needs one. (Although I still
maintain that if women can have 75+ brassiere sizes then the least the mfrs
can do is provide four or five CUP sizes -- 1 smaller and 4 larger than the
<standard> size! Those of us in heavy-balled or chafed-thighs situations
wld be forever grateful! ;-)))
Cup(ped)Bear!
THO...@webtv.net
get them?..do they really get sweat soaked man??
JOCK MAN
chr|st0pher X.
heh. i actully *prefer* that jocks/cups be uncomfortable! i like to be
constantlly reminded that i'm wearing one (when i do). part of the allure jocks
and sports gear has to me is that it is (in some very abstract ways) a form of
'bondage' (i.e. one is 'forced' to wear pads, pants, etc, they are confining,
and some what uncomfortable)...seeing that i'm also into bondage, i like various
sports gear to be somewhat of an extension of that...
make any sense to anyone?
-chr|st0pher
Freeman Dryden
hell about jox and especially cups being so uncomfortable that it impeded
their performance...blah...blah....blah.... and they'd rather take a chance
on getting nailed..... blah... blah... blah....
I like the <feel> of a cup and sometimes wear one for that reason alone. But
then when I NEED a cup I have lots to choose from. Some cups are better than
others for certain activities, some are overkill, and some are downright
shoddy and risky to wear for more than a masquerade decoration!
Cup(ped)Bear!
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In article <3BEF0C0B...@pipeline.com>, "chr|st0pher X."
Frshmnjock
baseball. I have worn one since T-ball. Anyone that dosn't wear when for
baseball is stupid
Mark44143
Jockwoof
"chr|st0pher X." <sedi...@pipeline.com> wrote:
> i've lurked this group for years, but never posted anything. i dunno why i
> never
> did before, or what has prompted me to post now...*shrugs*...
>
> anyway, quick intro to me...I'm an avid skateboarder and train in shotokan
> karate. i also have a huge gear fetish (mostlly football). oddly enough, i
> really dislike wearing a jock when i skate or in karate class!
What kind of a cup do you wear? :-) Maybe that has something to do with
it?
> i usually just
> wear boxers as underwear and that's it. when i was first learning to do
> skateboard tricks down handrails i wore a cup (for obvious reasons)...i've
> only
> noticed 2-3 people who wear jocks at my dojo...it seems weird that i'm into
> jocks, but never wear them for any of the sports that i do!
>
> hmm...ok, that's it for my first post....i'll go back to lurking now. heh.
>
> -chr|st0pher
>
>
>
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Jockwoof
"chr|st0pher X." <sedi...@pipeline.com> wrote:
Sure, as a sexual/erotic thing, it makes sense.
But when I ride my motorcycle or play hockey, I want a comfortable cup.
(And it's different ones.)
krex
ste...@att.net
grew up in a small mormon town in Nor Calif.
Thom. in D.C.
In the early 60's when I was in junior high, a jockstrap was an required
item along with sox, shorts and a T shirt for a uniform for PE. In those
years most guys wore them, I mean our dads, our brothers and older buddies.
It was a natural fact of life then. My first jockstrap was a Johnson &
Johnson jock with an athletic guy pictured on the box wearing only a jock. I
bought that jock at our town drugstore and not the five and ten store which
sold BIKE jocks and cups. When I saw what I purchased, I instantaneously
knew it had sexual undertones besides serving for protection from fatigue in
athletics. And when I slipped that jock on the first time it was very much a
sexual awakening for me. I am eternally grateful for my coaches in school
and for my dad for introducing me to athletic supporters.
Both Little League and Major League Baseball require at least catchers to
wear cups. A few years ago, I used to pass our University baseball field and
seeing our baseball team practicing and playing other teams. Most guys I
noticed wore cups. They were apparently wearing BIKE contoured cups because
their cup bulges were so huge. I stood there mesmerized by their cup bulges
moving about as they practiced and played. I came close to creaming in my
pants it was so hot!!!
Wearing a cup for baseball makes very good sense. I have firsthand
experience from my dad who was for many years an umpire for our town Little
League baseball league. He was the first man in life who regularly wore a
jock, actually a Johnson & Johnson Blue Ribbon supporter which he used to
launder once a week and hang to dry above our bathtub at home :) My dad wore
a face mask and chest protector and maybe shin guards as part of his
umpire's uniform. Even with that equipment he was injured by stray balls,
even once breaking one of his ribs. He was so lucky that he wasn't hit in
the groin. He should have worn an athletic cup! :)
Tom