The Jockstrap comes quite a distance, originally invented 140 years ago to help bicycle riders and messengers in Boston with comfort and support when traveling, especially over those bumpy cobblestone roads.
From there on, the Jockstrap has continued to make a name for itself as a protective undergarment for sportspeople and athletes. It has also evolved into the infamous protective cup to save many athletes’ pain and discomfort.
Today we will look at some of the best available Jockstraps on the market, with high protection ratings and a more comfortable fit.
The Jockstrap History
The Jockstrap, in which Jock means male, and Jill, or Jill strap means female, is a groin, pelvic guard, or protector that most athletes and sports persons use to protect their “Private Parts,” especially in contact and more vigorous dangerous sports.
Jockstraps are mostly for male genital protection, and these protective devices are usually mostly used by men.
The Jockstrap consists of an elastic waistband with a supportive much for your genitals and two elastic straps affixed to the base of the pouch and the left and right side areas of the waistband at the hip.
Sometimes the Jockstrap pouch may have a pocket that also holds an abdominal guard, which is an impact-resistant box to protect the testicles and penis from any injuries.
On the other hand, the Jillstrap is the female equivalent of the Jockstrap, which protects a female’s Vulva from getting struck or injured.
C.F. Bennet invented the First Jockstrap in 1874 in a Chicago sporting goods company called Sharp and Smith to provide more comfort and support for bicycle Jockeys that deliver messages along the cobblestone streets of Boston. The Original Jockstrap looked like a thong with a strap between the buttocks and a front protective pouch.
Today the Jockstrap is used in various sports and athletic practices to protect both men’s and women’s sensitive parts against being struck or injured.
Jockstrap Benefits
Today Jockstraps are not just limited to sportspeople and athletes, with their protective boxes, but come in various designs for everyday use.
- Support and Lift – The Jockstrap will conform to your natural size and shape to provide ample coverage and lift without all the excessive fabric used in most men’s underwear.
- Comfortable – Jockstraps can provide comfort and support with soft materials and natural contours to support your groin area.
- Breathability – Most Jockstraps are much more breathable and comfortable than underwear and consist of moisture-wicking and quick-drying materials.
- Sexy Confidence – Wearing a Jockstrap under your clothing will give some definition and a better appeal to your genitals that can boost your confidence and sex appeal.
- Better Exercise Performance – Jockstraps can provide support and comfort to your genitals when exercising, running, stretching, or jumping
Features of a Good Jock Strap
- Use – You will need to pick your Jockstrap according to its intended use. You get Jockstraps with cups or boxes designed specifically for sports, cycling, or athletes, and you also get models for daily comfort.
- Materials – Make sure the Jockstrap consists of durable and breathable materials that will wick away moisture and feel soft against the skin. Cotton and cotton blends are always a good choice.
- Cup or Box – If the Jock Strap is for protection in sports or athletics, you may need to consider getting an additional protective cup or box and a Jockstrap designed to hold a cup.
- Style – jockstraps come in many different styles and colors, similar to most underwear for men. Thus, you may choose from some color and style options.
- Fit and Size – You need to get the right size Jockstrap and measure your waist area. You also want to consider how snug you want the pouch to sit. Do you want something more supportive, or do you want more freedom?
Reviews: The Best Jock Straps
Below we have added a few models of some of the best available Jockstraps for daily use and sports and athletic purposes;
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- From Calvin Klein, we have the Micro stretch three-pack Jockstraps.
- They are ideal for wearing as underwear for daily use and consist of polyester and elastane.
- The Jockstraps are machine washable and come in a set of three, available in many colors.
- They have a silky soft microfiber design that enhances movement.
- The jockstraps are flexible and comfortable with a logo waistband.
- The fabric is moisture-wicking and quick-drying.
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- From GYM, we have the band’s classic athletic supportive Jockstraps.
- The jockstraps consist of nylon, cotton, and rubber.
- They are designed to provide support and protection for sports and exercise.
- The Jockstraps have nylon, rubber, and cotton pouch, a Polyester and rubber waistband, and leg straps.
- There is no cup pocket; it does not support cups.
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- The Shock Doctor Athletic core support jockstraps are ideal for protection in sports and athletics.
- They contain a cup pocket suitable for most cups, but the cup is not included.
- The jockstraps come in sizes for men and youth.
- They are a soft fabric with a pull-on closure, with a mesh pouch for comfort.
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- The cooling Jockstrap is an athletic protective Jockstrap that has cup support.
- It consists of high-performance specialized moisture-wicking fabric with a six-hole cup and soft, breathable support.
- The Jockstrap has a humanized fit that curve fits the crotch and has contoured edges.
- The cup is surrounded with soft rubber that reduces friction and provides firm support.
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- The Summer Code athletic support Performance Jockstrap offers comfort and support.
- It is an elastic, spandex, and nylon jockstrap that is soft and comfortable to wear.
- There is a front pouch that offers a snug and comfortable fit.
- You can wear it daily for exercise, cycling, and athletics.
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- From Diamond, we have the MMA-specific cup, which you can place in your jockstraps with a cup-supporting pouch.
- I have chosen this cup for men who partake in sports such as MMA, athletics, and other sports where impact resistance may be needed.
- The cup has an ergonomic and comfortable design for optimal groin protection.
- It is highly shock-absorbing and has a non-shifting design that will stay in place as needed.
Index Table: Top Rated Jock Straps
| No. | Product | Image | Features | Brand | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Calvin Klein Men's Stretch - Jock Strap |
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| Calvin Klein | 98 |
| 2 | GYM Men's Wide Band - Jock Strap |
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| GYM | 97.8 |
| 3 | Shock Doctor Men's Pocket - Jock Strap |
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| Shock Doctor | 97 |
| 4 | CoolOMG Men's Athletic - Jock Strap with Cup |
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| CoolOMG | 96.7 |
| 5 | Summer Code Men's Athletic - Performance Jock Strap |
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| Summer Code | 97 |
| 6 | Diamond MMA Men's - Jock Strap Cup |
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| Diamond MMA | 96.5 |
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