Ask a Urologist - Athletic Cups and Supporters (2024)

FAQs

Is an athletic supporter the same as a cup? ›

A jockstrap, also a jock (male), jill (female), strap, cup, groin guard, pelvic protector (female), supporter, or athletic supporter, is an undergarment for protecting the testes and penis or vulva during contact sports or other vigorous physical activity.

If your son is in a noncontact sport that involves running, he may just need to wear an athletic supporter or compression shorts without the cup. The supporter or compression shorts lift and hold the penis and testicl*s close to the body, out of the way during movement.

There is nothing worse than getting hit in the groin area or having a knee come up and hit you in the family jewels. The good news is that modern athletic cups are highly effective in absorbing impact and preventing groin injuries.

Yes, you can wear a supporter all day, but doing so presents as many risks as not wearing one when you're exercising. You wear a supporter to protect your genitals during exercise.

Select your cup based on your waist size.

Go to an athletic or sporting goods store. Look for a cup that corresponds with your waist size. If they don't list the waist sizes on the packaging, use the general sizing recommendations to get a size that will fit you.

Be aware that if you intend to wear your supporter over your underwear, you should take the measurement while wearing underwear. Small: 26 to 32 inches. Medium: 34 to 38 inches. Large: 40 to 44 inches.

“A properly sized cup should fit comfortably around the groin area and shouldn't touch the testicl*s,” says Dr. Baber. If the cup shifts or feels too loose, choose a different size.

Next, you are required to put on the jockstrap over the compression shorts. Once done, then you have to slip the athletic cup into the pouch in front of the jockstrap. The last step requires you to check the movement of the athletic cup and the jockstrap by moving around the room.

“A child needs to wear a cup as soon as they start playing contact sports,” advises Slocombe. “For some kids, that's as early as age 5.” In addition to offering much-needed protection, starting early helps kids learn to think of the devices as essential sports equipment.

A cup is not required as an item of equipment in football. It's optional, just like rib guards or knee stockings. Every player is solely responsible for determining whether or not they require a cup; the referee will not check whether or not a player is wearing one before a match.

How do you wash an athletic cup? ›

In addition, most cups are machine washable, but always check the packaging to make sure. If the style you buy is not, you can wash it in a tub or sink filled with hot water and laundry detergent or antibacterial soap. Allow the cup to soak before scrubbing it with a fresh sponge or dish cloth.

Protective cups consist of a hard outer shell lined with padding that protects a male athlete's groin area. Jockstraps, also called athletic supporters, are similar to underwear -- at least in the front. The supporter has an open back with straps and a snug-fitting front pouch that keeps everything in place.

You can wear a protective cup without wearing a jockstrap by inserting the cup into the protective slot on your underwear. The cup will not only protect you from urinary tract infections, but it can also help prevent menstrual cramps and other problems during menstruation.

Size is determined by age and body mass. Boys aged five and up, reaching 4 feet 6 inches and 80 pounds should wear a cup 1 3/4 inches in depth. Youths age 11 and up, reaching 5 feet 6 inches and 110 pounds should wear a cup 2 inches in depth.

On the basis of published data and results from this study, it is recommended that patients with a cup size>or=D or a bra size>or=18 could be categorized as having large breasts, with all other patients considered average in size.

Slide each leg through one of the elastic leg straps and pull the jockstrap up to your waist. The waistband should rest on your waist and your genitals should be securely tucked into the front pouch on the jockstrap. Slide the cup into the pouch at the front of the jockstrap.

No. There are a few companies that do offer one size of cup, but it does not fit all. Because everyone is different, each person will have a different experience with any given cup. While some companies offer a small or a large size, there are other companies that may offer even more size options.

athletic supporter. noun. : an elastic pouch to support the male genitals worn especially while playing sports.

You bet. The best jockstrap for everyday wear is the one that makes you look and feel sexy. Show off a bit of your adventurous side at home with your partner or strut down the street for all to see (while wearing pants, please!).

There are two basic types of cups… Soft and Hard. Soft cups are not designed to take kicks, hard hits, or fast-moving objects. Hard cups are but come in many forms, materials and even shapes.

Do athletic cups come in sizes? ›

It comes in a variety of different sizes to fit different heights and weights. You can wear this with three different types of supporters that can be compression shorts, jock straps, or there are certain specialized impact shorts as well.

Generally, if you follow the rules of safe menstrual cup wear, you should be able to safely wear one every day. If you have a significant amount of discharge, though, you may want to rule out an underlying medical condition, such as a yeast infection.

This means you can enjoy outdoor exercise and activities without the concern of sun related risks. DO I NEED TO WEAR UNDERWEAR UNDER SKINS? SKINS can be worn with or without underwear. It's entirely up to you.

It is better to wear a cup in a cup-jockstrap and then wear tight fitting compression shorts over the cup-jockstrap to hold the cup firmly in place and tight against the body. In many sports such as football, compression shorts are now preferred by many athletes.

Many athletes however wear compression (lycra-type) underwear beneath these shorts for better support. In certain events, male and female athletes instead tend to wear tight-fitting lycra shorts.

Which Sports Require Jockstraps? Mens jockstraps are a requirement in every high-impact sport league, including football, baseball, hockey, and soccer. Many athletes, however, are moving away from traditional jockstrap designs.

Although basketball players do not typically wear athletic cups, they are still at risk of experiencing groin injuries. To provide adequate support and protection to this sensitive area, basketball players should consider wearing Diamond MMA Compression Briefs or Performance Short Briefs.

Many baseball players do wear jockstraps or compression shorts with a built-in cup for protection during games. The cup is designed to protect the genital area from injury due to impact or collision with the baseball or other players.

Many footballers wear a type of strap called a jock strap, designed to elevate the scrotum and testes, and protect their genitals during training and matches. Others may stick to a football girdle or a protective cup.

Sports bras for men? These sports bras are officially called the GPS tracker vest and are very common among male footballers. According to experts, modern players in the game wear it in order to read their GPS data.

Do NFL players wear bras? ›

Are they sports bras, or are the football players actually wearing vests? The simple answer is: Yes, football players wear vests during training and games to track and measure their performance on the field. They are wearing a GPS vest that just happens to look like a sports bra.

There's no right or wrong answer to this question - it's entirely personal preference! Some girls only wear sports bras because they're more comfortable, or they may feel like they provide more support. Some girls also find that regular bras don't fit well or are uncomfortable, so they prefer to stick to sports bras.

“If you leave cream or sugar in your mug over the weekend, that can certainly cause mold to grow,” Starke, a pediatrics professor at Baylor College of Medicine, told the Wall Street Journal. Wash or give the mug a good rinse if that's the case, he suggested. Otherwise, drink without fear!

1. Wash After Every Use. Washing your sports bra after every workout will mitigate unpleasant odors, but even if your sports bra doesn't smell, you should wash it after every use. Tossing your sports bra back in the drawer will cause bacteria, fungi and yeast to build up in the bra's fibers.

Yes. You can return your Comfy Cup® at any time if you are not satisfied. Even if you have worn it to a game.

Whether you love boxers, briefs, or living in the raw, your scrotum needs support after your vasectomy. Dr. Lesani recommends wearing tight briefs that cradle your scrotum without squeezing it uncomfortably. You could also wear a jockstrap instead.

If your testicl*s are swollen, wear an athletic supporter (jockstrap) or spandex shorts. This may help control swelling and ease symptoms. Ice and heat. To ease swelling, use an ice pack wrapped in a thin towel on the scrotum.

Many players tend to either wear jockstraps - but there are some players that prefer compression shorts.

They're comfier than briefs and boxers

Get the fit just right and a jockstrap is a far more comfortable option for day-long wear than any tight- or looser-fitting underwear, amplified further by the fabric of your bottoms. Avoid sandpaper-like rigid denim and opt instead for the softness of your favourite joggers.

What does F cup size look like? ›

What is an F Cup Size? If you are f cup breasts, it means that your bust measurement is 6 inches larger than the band measurement. Like other cup sizes, there are lots of differences between f cups. For instance, if your band size is 32 inches and your bust size is 38 inches, your breast size is 32F.

To wear correctly:

First put on your NuttyBuddy® Lock compression shorts. Then put on your NuttyBuddy® jock over the top of the shorts. Place the NuttyBuddy® athletic cup between compression shorts and jock. This will allow it to "float" with the movement of your body.

There's a gap at the top of the cups.

When you look down at your bra do you notice space between your breasts and the cup? If so, it's too big. If you aren't able to see any gaps while standing up, try leaning over while looking into a mirror. If there is extra space in your cups it's time for a new size.

An athletic supporter is an individual who spends time with athletes at the Collegiate and Professional level, but are not athletes themselves. The term often used pejoratively by families of athletes describing the "groupies" that often are around athletes.

The female version of the “athletic cup” is often called a “pelvic protector”, and some call them a “jill” (as opposed to a man's “jock”). A Woman's cup is normally smaller in overall size, less deep and sometimes much more narrow since it's protecting a smaller body area.

An athletic cup is a device used to protect against groin injuries from contact sports. It guards against hits and kicks or collisions with a ball or player's helmet. And it's often overlooked — many athletes choose not to use it.

Many men wear jockstraps even for non-impact sports, because they offer good support, multidirectional mobility, and they don't constrict one's legs like boxers and boxer briefs do.

When Do I Need a Jockstrap for Running? In the US, an estimated 40 million people are regular runners, with 25% of them running at least 100 days in a year. If you're one of these individuals, you should consider wearing a jockstrap. It's also best to wear an athletic supporter if you run long distances.

Since the supporters prevent excessive bouncing and heavy blows during the exercises,it greatly reduces risk of hernia. In simple words Gym supporters are not only necessary but a compulsory precautionary measure.

"The cup is designed to protect against high-velocity impact to the groin," says Duke Athletic Products president Mark Atwater. "That's usually more consistent with sports like baseball and hockey. Although I think a 270-pound lineman hitting you in the testicl*s with his shoulder pads might qualify."

Why do some men wear jockstrap? ›

Many men and women will agree: Jockstraps are sexy. Not only does the snug fit and lift of a jock add hefty definition to the genitals, but also makes butts and thighs look firmer and more defined. Because jockstraps minimize fabric, you'll also show off more of those abs and pelvic area.

The Free Female Athletic Pelvic Cup was created for close-up sports martial arts like Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, MMA, grappling and stand up activity like horse riding, MTB, BMX.

Playing a high-impact sport like football or baseball requires you to use protection for your groin area. Athletic cups and Jockstraps help in this regard.