What is the purpose of wearing a tight jock strap?

Answer 1

Boys should wear jockstraps for a few reasons. First, they need to wear them for any sports where a cup is needed, to prevent a direct hit. Also, boys should wear jockstraps for non-contact activities such as running or phys ed class because they support the genitals and prevent soreness or injuries such as testicular torsion (twisting).

Answer 2

Men primarily wear jockstraps to prevent harm to their hangy down parts. Some use a rigid cup inside the jockstrap for more protection. If he doesn't use a cup much of the value of jockstraps are achieved by Jockey type underwear from which it gets its name or the more modern protective athletic underwear. But, some say, the straps across the buttocks allow easier movement than the containment of underwear (really?).

Answer 3

To protect your male testicles from injury.

A jockstrap will support your testicles and your penis so they do not move around a lot when you are playing sports or when you are working. A "cup-jockstrap" is worn by guys when they play sports or when they are doing construction work. The "cup" is made of hard plastic and is made to protect the testicles and the penis. (There are some cups which are made of hard metal.) The "cup" fits into a jockstrap that has a "pouch" made into it to hold the cup in place.

Some guys like to wear a jockstrap or a cup-jockstrap because it feels real good on them, or because they think it makes them look better. There are many different kinds of jockstraps and cups (or brands of), and some guys like to wear jockstraps or cups all the time, even when they are not playing sports or working. There is nothing wrong with them wanting to do that, any more than guys who like to wear spandex briefs all the time.

It is easier to run in a jock strap, because they don't stick to you when you sweat.
There are two reasons you should wear a jockstrap. The first would be to hold a cup in place, to protect you from direct hits. The other reason to wear a jockstrap is to keep your genitals pulled tightly against your body, so they don't bounce or twist when you run, jump, or workout.
You wear a jockstrap because it supports and protects the male genitals during sports or workout. The cup and supporter (Jockstrap) Protect the groin from any serious or minor injury to the groin during sports like football and Baseball.

Swimmer jockstraps are also needed by many swimmers

Answer 4

Beats me. A jock strap isn't sturdy enough to offer any support for the body, people usually doesn't dance around much while lifting weights, and you're unlikely to be hit in the groin while weight lifting.

OTOH, it's unlikely to be a problem. If you like wearing jock straps, go ahead.

Answer 5

One good reason is to hold a cup in place, if you need protection during sports. You also need to wear one for running and working out (non contact sports) to keep your genitals in place and prevent testicular torsion (twisting).

Answer 6

mainly because you can get a cap so you will not hert the balls or penis in sports

Answer 7

You wear a jock strap to keep your genitals supported when you play sports or work out. They fit tightly in order to keep everything pulled up against your body.

Answer 8

You can wear a jock strap to hold a protective cup in place, if it has a pouch for it. Jock straps are also worn to hold the penis and testicles in place while you work out.

Answer 9

To protect their privates