Ask a Urologist - Athletic Cups and Supporters (2024)

FAQs

What is the difference between an athletic supporter and a cup? ›

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.

The good news is that modern athletic cups are highly effective in absorbing impact and preventing groin injuries. If you enjoy participating in sports, you're no doubt aware of the importance of wearing the right protective gear.

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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.

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.

Jocks are specially designed to keep the boys in place and minimize shifting when you're running, jumping, stretching, and bending. They maximize leg movement, and their lift and flexibility also reduce groin strains and keep genital slip-outs from turning into painful injuries.

“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.

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.

Usually cups have small holes allowing for airflow, and may have a gel material inside for comfort. The cup is held in place by an athletic supporter or “jock strap.” These are made from cloth, with an elastic waistband and straps around the legs. The supporter should have a pouch to hold the cup.

jillstrap (plural jillstraps) (informal) A pelvic protector, a woman's equivalent of a man's jockstrap.

How do I know my athletic cup 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.

Pelvic Protection For Women

The size of this area may be one reason women don't think about the risk as much as men. 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”).

Choose an athletic supporter that fits comfortably around your waist. The waist band should be wider than that of your regular underwear. Put the jockstrap on as if it were a pair of briefs. Hold the jock to the front of your body so that the waistband stretches horizontally in front of you.

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.

One way to help avoid these complications is to wear protective gear such as an athletic cup. Young boys are often resistant to wearing a protective athletic cup for the first time. It is hard and uncomfortable and interferes with their focus on learning the game. The Comfy Cup was invented to solve this problem.

A jockstrap is an undergarment for protecting genitalia during any contact sports. For women, the undergarment is known as jill string. A jockstrap/ jill string consists of an elastic waistband and a support pouch for the genitalia.

Insert the cup into the pocket in the front of the jock strap, narrow end down. Move it around and adjust it so that it encases your genitals snugly but comfortably. Secure the elastic, Velcro or snap closure to hold the cup in place and keep it from slipping around and pinching you.

Compression garments are a step beyond wearing a traditional jockstrap and can be used in conjunction for the ultimate combination of support and comfort. The jockstrap offers stability while the compression garments wick away sweat to prevent irritation.

Thanks to Underwear For Men, you are able to feel comfortable in your mens underwear without getting the discomfort of chafing. Whether you experience irritation from walking at work, working out at the gym, or moving around on the weekends, our boxer briefs are the right alternative to the jockstrap.

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

Do you wear anything over a jockstrap? ›

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.

To prolong the lifetime of your Comfy Cup, we recommend hand washing and air drying. However, if you forget every once in a while and leave it tucked inside your slider pants, the Comfy Cup™ is able to withstand a few machine washes and even some dryer time.

But once a boy hits age seven, or engages in more vigorous competition, he should wear one. “There are two types -- one providing support for comfort, and one adding a cup for more protection.

Some fencers say that groin protectors are awkward and uncomfortable to wear, but with the right purchase and the right fit, the gear should fit comfortably. There are two basic options when shopping for a groin protector: hard cup and soft cup. Hard cups are typically used in baseball, boxing, and hockey.

players protect their home field. Strange as it might seem, however, N.F.L. players do not protect — in any way, apparently — perhaps their most sensitive possession. “In my life, at every level, I have never worn a cup,” Giants tight end Martellus Bennett said this week.

Pl. Wear supporter while running. With out it may problem in pain and swelling in testis more.

Ensure you have the right size menstrual cup for your anatomy. Follow the user guide, ensuring the cup is inserted at a 45-degree angle, not straight up. Ensure a good seal has been formed. Insert the cup when it is completely dry – having lubricant on the cup may cause it to slip lower.

Most menstrual cups can stay in for up to 12 hours before being emptied and rinsed. This means you can wear one when you're sleeping, or all day long.

Hazard: The cups can break if hit, posing a risk of serious injury hazard to athletes. Incidents/Injuries: Under Armour has received five reports of cups breaking, including an injury involving cuts and bruising.

Noun. jockstrap (plural jockstraps) (sports) An athletic supporter worn by men and boys to support the genitals during strenuous exercise. quotations ▼ synonyms ▲ Synonyms: jock, strap, groin guard, supporter, athletic supporter.

What does jock mean in slang? ›

(US, slang) A young male athlete (through college age). (US, slang, derogatory) An enthusiastic athlete or sports fan, especially one with few other interests, often stereotyped as slow-witted person of large size and great physical strength.

Take your bust measurement (usually the bigger number) and subtract your band measurement. This number corresponds with your cup size. If your bust measurement and band measurement are the same number, you're an AA cup.

Boxers should wear groin guards to protect them against either accidental or illegal intentional hits below the belt. Cup protection reduces the impact of a blow to prevent damage to the groin area. However, a cup does not keep a fighter from feeling the pain of a direct hit.

That number represents your cup size. For less than one inch you are a AA cup, for one inch you are an A cup, for two inches you are a B cup, for three inches you are C cup, for four inches you are a D cup and for five inches you are a DD cup.

noun. an elasticated belt with a pouch worn by men, esp athletes, to support the genitals. Also called: athletic support.

Strange as it might seem, however, N.F.L. players do not protect — in any way, apparently — perhaps their most sensitive possession. “In my life, at every level, I have never worn a cup,” Giants tight end Martellus Bennett said this week. “I don't know anyone who has.

Why does he need an athletic cup or supporter? A: It is very important for boys to wear an athletic cup to protect their groin area from blunt trauma injuries when playing sports.

Select the size of athletic cup that you want. 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.

Compression garments are a step beyond wearing a traditional jockstrap and can be used in conjunction for the ultimate combination of support and comfort. The jockstrap offers stability while the compression garments wick away sweat to prevent irritation.

What are the three types of athletic? ›

The most common types of athletics competitions are track and field, road running, cross country running, and racewalking.

Like how a hard plastic helmet protects the head, a cup is worn to protect the private parts. A cup is typically made of hard plastic, which sits on a jockstrap or some spandex material. It is in the shape of a male's legs and provides enough comfort and space for players to move around.

That's why they are equipped with the best gear protection possible such as helmets, mouthguard or even knee pads. This leads me to answer this question: Do American football players wear jockstraps? American football players do wear jockstraps every time they play the game.

It's a comfort thing and a macho thing, he says. The cups are too bulky and obtrusive for today's player.

In sport, a male bra is often used by sporting clubs to evaluate players with real-time statistics. It contains a tracking device (similar to a woman's sports bra with a heart rate monitor) that detects heart rate, distance traveled, fatigue, and other statistics that a coach can use to evaluate a player.

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.