How to buy jockstraps if you are a beginner?

1. How to buy jockstraps if you are a beginner? Jockstraps are basically for the men who are into sports, athletics, or physical activities as it protects your penis, testicles, and scrotum from getting hurt. The option of adding a protective cup is another reason why men prefer buying men's jockstraps. Men who are using it since ages know how to look for the right ones but the people who are new to this style should keep their basics clear for the better shopping experience. What is a Jockstrap and why its necessary? Jockstraps: Men’s jockstrap underwear is a type of men's lingerie which is used to protect men’s testes and penis during cycling, contact sports and other vigorous physical activities. Image source: Mens Jockstrao Underwear Design: Although jockstraps for men look complicated, they are very simple and effective. It consists of a waistband, pouch and straps. The jocks pouch beautifully enhances and covers your penis.

2. The protective cup can be easily inserted in the pouch whereas the straps pass between the legs, keeping butts at a right place. One can't spot any difference in the design of traditional and current jocks. Necessary: If you want to keep your package protected, opt for athletic jock underwear as fashion jocks are used just for pleasure purpose as a result genital part is beautifully uplifted in fashion jockstrap. Well, there is no harm in enhancing what you got. Difference between men’s cups and supporter. 1.Cups: The cup which is held by jockstrap is made from cloth with an elastic waistband and straps around the legs whereas the supporter requires a pouch to hold the cup. If you feel uncomfortable in athletic supporter so you can look for compression shorts which are often available with a pouch to fit the cup. Cups are available in various sizes and one gets an equal amount of protection. One can try cup on their men's shorts rather than on their underwear while purchasing and can easily return them if you don't like it after all they are not that expensive. Men with sensitive skin don't have to face chafing if they wear cups with thicker gel lining. Before washing them read the label carefully. Another point which you have to keep in mind while shopping cups is that, right size and for that, with the help of measuring tape, measure your hip area by wrapping around the hip region (the place where you carry your pants). Make sure you keep it parallel to the floor and read the number where the two lengths overlap to get your waist size. Sizes: Boys between 5-7 should wear peewee cups, youth cups are for those whose age rank between 8-12, teen sizes are for boys that age between 13-17 and adult size are for men age between 18 and older and if your waistline is smaller than 28in start with teen's medium. Protective cups are for those children who are older than 5 years and also if they are engaged in contact or physical sports.

3. General Sizes: 19-22 in( 48-56 cm)-extra small/pee wee. 22-28 in( 56-71 cm)- small/ youth 28-30 in(71-76cm)- medium/teen 30-36 in( 76-91 cm)- large/adult 36-46in (91-117 cm)-extra large/adult. Image Source: Jockstrap for Men 2. Athletic supporters: Athletic supporters are crafted to support, lift and hold the testes so that they don't harm their private parts. You will find 1-inch waistband, known as swimmer style or 3-in waistband. ​ Jockstraps, compression, impact shorts and pelvic protector are different types of athletic supports in which jockstraps are the most common type. For a flexible and fitted look, compression shorts are used. these are highly comfortable and do come with a protective cup( some shorts).

4. Impact shorts come with pockets that have hip guards, thigh guards and pouch as well. impact and compression look almost similar. The design of Pelvic protector is flatter than male jockstraps and are designed for female athletes. it covers the lower part of the abdomen and groin area. These are also a type of jocks. Sizes: 20- 21 in for youth Small, 22-23 in for youth medium, 24 to 25 inches for youth Large, 26 to 32 in for small, 34 to 38 in for medium,40 to 44 in for large and for extra-large it's 46-50 in. Jockstraps, compression and impact shorts are two different types of supporters. Compression shorts are made for sensitive skin men, especially in the inner thighs. They decrease the chances of getting chafed hence they are best for running, basketball, baseball, football and biking. Besides compression and jocks, you can even look for impact shorts as they offer additional protection because they had foam padding around the thighs, tailbone, and sides to soften any blows or fall, hence they are also known as padded shorts or snowboarder shorts. One should wear them during snowboarding, rugby, skating, or boxing but not for sports like football as they have uniforms which are already padded. ​ Wearing a cup must be a tedious task for you when you are new to this style so follow these simple steps. Wearing a cup: Start by sliding your cup down into the opening in the middle of the strap or shorts. You can locate the seam on the inside of your shorts or strap which is situated on the front, near the top of the waist. To open the slot, use your 2 fingers and slowly slide the cup down until it’s fitted in the bottom of the pocket. Men who are using gel lining might face some issues to push it down so wiggle the cup back and forth till the time it moves down. Once you have worn the jocks do some lunges. take few steps back and forth and raise your knees to your waist to see how it feels. one can even do some squats to get used to the feeling of the cup. This way you will come to know whether you need to make some adjustments or not. apart from wearing it, one should know how to take care of cups and straps or shorts. You can start with the normal laundry. Avoid wearing it for multiple days as both of them absorb sweat easily. With the help of a sponge, antibacterial soap and warm water, clean it gently and let it air dry after washing it. Other points which you should remember while purchasing men’s jocks

5. underwear are: 1. Physical store: one of the advantages of purchasing men’s jockstrap from the physical store is that you can give it a try and clear your doubts from the store representatives. One can easily understand the fabric quality and size of men’s jockstrap underwear while buying from a physical store. You also get to know the market better. Different styles and how one brand is different from others, which is another reason for purchasing men’s jockstrap offline. Image source: Agacio jockstrap underwear 2. Online-store: if you are not comfortable purchasing it from a physical store, you can check them out at online stores. Online store as such Mensuas, Skiviez offer wide selection of jockstrap underwear and at a very affordable price. You can even take advantage of their clearance sale. If you are a beginner then it could be a disadvantage for you because you can’t evaluate the fabric quality, cut before purchasing. If it's written soft

6. and 100% cotton you have to trust that because there no other option left with you. One can even look for coupons for jocks. One can explore various websites in a few hours with just a click that's working men prefer ordering it online. Free home delivery and no return hassles making people addicted to online shopping. 3. Occasion: when you are clear with the occasional shopping becomes easier for you as you can look accordingly for example when it's about having some pleasure you will look for fashion jocks and not athletic jocks because pleasure is all about surrendering and not protection. If you are searching which is perfect for your physical activities look for the ones that contain fabric which can keep your skin dry and offers good ventilation. Rayon or spandex are the ideal options for you. Similarily cotton or cotton blend fabric is considered as the ideal option for men’s fashion jockstraps. Image Source: Male Jockstrap Underwear 4. Colored or printed? Well, no one can decide whether you should look for solid coloured men’s jockstrap or printed jocks better than you. If you are fond of printed and can carry them with an attitude go ahead with them otherwise solid colours are the safest option for you.

7. One can easily spot various colours in fashion men’s jockstrap but when it comes to sports jocks generally plain solid colours such as black, white is used. 5. Size: Your jockstraps are not like other garments that if you know your size you can pick up any t-shirt or trouser without giving it a try. You have to check them every time you go to the shop. Find those cups which gently but firmly hold your genitals, they should be tight enough to keep you safe and sound but not that much which causes twisting. Small size : 20-26 in(50.8 and 66 cm) Medium size: 26-32 in(66 and 81.3 cm) Large size : 32-38 in( 81.3-96.5cm) XL size: 38-44 in(96.5-111.8 cm) Cups usually have four sizes, one is peewee (age 5-7), second is youth (age 8-12), third is teen (13-15) and the fourth one is adult (age 16 and above) when you wear well fitted, comfortable jockstraps you will eventually feel confident. 6. Cups: one who is targeting contact activities, use soft cup or flex cup as you will find yourself in a comfort zone. Cups are of two types one is a traditional protective cup that is upside down pear-shaped that is hollow and has a plastic cover. Another one is the banana cup which is longer up and down shape than the traditional ones. Men with a larger package should opt for the banana cup. 7. High-end or cheap jocks: one should invest in high-end men’s lingerie brand because their every piece involves a lot of hard words and best quality fabric which lacks in cheap brands jockstraps. Although they are highly-priced you won't feel cheated because they stay for a long time hence you don't have to rush every month to buy another pair of men’s jockstraps. 8. Fabric: look for fabric according to weather conditions because buying polyester jockstraps during summers doesn’t make sense and purchasing cotton men’s jocks in winters is a waste of money. Someone who is an expert today was a beginner once so don't worry if you doing mistakes till date, all you have to do is follow these basic rules to avoid future blunders. ​ How to buy jockstraps if you are a beginner?

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