What is the purpose of a jock strap?

Answer 1

Well, jocks wear them. (athletes) The correct term is athletic supporter. They have an elastic sack with elastic straps to hold them in place. They support a man's testicles - it can be painful if testicles go banging around during strenuous athletics and sports.

Answer 2

Usually a jock strap is worn for sports or athletic activities (gym class, working out, etc.). Sometimes, they are worn to hold a protective cup in place, for contact sports such as hockey or Baseball. These have a special pouch to hold the cup. A jock strap can also be worn to support the penis and testicles during non-contact sports and activities, such as running.

Answer 3

A jockstrap keeps your testicles in place. An athletic cup is an essential piece of equipment for any contact sport and fits inside your jockstrap. The first time you wear a cup it may feel weird but after a while you get used to it. I now hardly notice that I'm wearing a cup and like the snug feeling when playing any full contact sport.

Answer 4

A jock strap is a type of underwear made to keep a man or boy's genitals pulled in tight against the body, so they don't bounce around when he works out or runs.

Answer 5

Jockstraps protect your penis and testicles.

Answer 6

You shouldn't wear anything under a jockstrap; they are meant to be worn directly against the body, in place of underwear.

Answer 7

You should definitely wear a jockstrap for sports where a cup is required, it can be used to hold that in place. Jockstraps are also used for non-contact sports to support the genitals.