Is the Jockstrap(athletic supporter) neccesary?
For any kind of contact sports a protective cup should definitely be worn. Whether you wear a jockstrap with a cup or compression shorts with a cup is up to you. The jockstrap will hold it in place with less restriction on your range of motion, but it’s all about personal preference. For any other kinds of sports, running or workouts, it all depends on your personal preference. Most guys probably don’t _need_ the support of a jockstrap. Those guys will often insist that no one needs a jock because they don’t. But for other guys their “equipment” gets sore from bouncing around – especially guys with large or low-hanging testicles. And some guys are just more confident when they feel supported down there. If you need the support, briefs, boxer briefs, compression shorts, or a jockstrap could be used. Some guys don’t like jocks because they are embarrassed to change into one in the locker room, or because they don’t like the way it feels on them. And it’s true that the first time you wear
