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Are jock straps an American thing, or are they sold in other countries? Starting in Junior High in the U.S., we had to wear them for gym class. I never liked them, maybe because I associated them with the authoritarian gym teachers.

I'm not really a fan of jock straps either.

I find a good, comfortable thong does a much better job of taking care of my equipment.

Even when I was in high school I refused to wear a jock for football practice and games. Instead I wore a pair of bike shorts without the pad. It was so much more comfortable. Hell, knowing what I know now, I should have just free-balled! That would have been way more fun!

MrMusik wrote: ↑

Thu Apr 02, 2020 1:50 pm

I'm not really a fan of jock straps either.

I find a good, comfortable thong does a much better job of taking care of my equipment.

Even when I was in high school I refused to wear a jock for football practice and games. Instead I wore a pair of bike shorts without the pad. It was so much more comfortable. Hell, knowing what I know now, I should have just free-balled! That would have been way more fun!

Yikes. LOL! If I was in high school today, I think I'd wear UnderArmor, supportive underwear, which are sort of like your bike shorts without the padding. I have a few thongs. I particularly like the "Y" back ones, which are the most comfortable, for me anyway.

Thom wrote: ↑

Thu Apr 02, 2020 12:33 pm

Are jock straps an American thing, or are they sold in other countries? Starting in Junior High in the U.S., we had to wear them for gym class. I never liked them, maybe because I associated them with the authoritarian gym teachers.

I would say only really used with a protective cup or box in Europe Thom. Or for appearance but not everyday use like America

Thom wrote: ↑

Thu Apr 02, 2020 12:33 pm

Are jock straps an American thing, or are they sold in other countries? Starting in Junior High in the U.S., we had to wear them for gym class. I never liked them, maybe because I associated them with the authoritarian gym teachers.

Unfortunately, Thom, I'm gonna have to disagree with your sentiments totally. I love, love, love jockstraps! No, they're not worn or sold commonly in Australia. But because of American culture (Hollywood) and American porn especially, they've always featured heavily in my erotic fantasies - big, smelly, sweaty footballers stomping around locker rooms in nothing but little white jockstraps, slapping each other's rock-hard butts with towels, etc. That's how all American blokes all act, right? You're all secretly pansexual, jockstrap-wearing studs in the locker room?

Andrew Christian-type jockstraps (bright colours, interesting cut-outs) are popular with gay men here. You can buy them in one or two adult shops that cater to gay customers. Also, some department stores stock brand-name jockstraps. You can occasionally get Calvin Klein, Armani Emporium, etc. But they're outrageously expensive - a true luxury item.

blueflinch wrote: ↑

Thu Apr 02, 2020 6:31 pm

- big, smelly, sweaty footballers stomping around locker rooms in nothing but little white jockstraps, slapping each other's rock-hard butts with towels, etc. That's how all American blokes all act, right? You're all secretly pansexual, jockstrap-wearing studs in the locker room?

Oh yes. That was me in high school.

Latestarter wrote: ↑

Thu Apr 02, 2020 3:39 pm

Thom wrote: ↑

Thu Apr 02, 2020 12:33 pm

Are jock straps an American thing, or are they sold in other countries? Starting in Junior High in the U.S., we had to wear them for gym class. I never liked them, maybe because I associated them with the authoritarian gym teachers.

I would say only really used with a protective cup or box in Europe Thom. Or for appearance but not everyday use like America

Interesting that they use the cup model. They may be used less in the U.S. now in high school. From what I hear, high school kids don't even shower after gym anymore. Some refuse to go to gym at all.

Thom wrote: ↑

Thu Apr 02, 2020 7:46 pm

Oh yes. That was me in high school.

Sarcasm becomes you.

blueflinch wrote: ↑

Fri Apr 03, 2020 12:28 am

Thom wrote: ↑

Thu Apr 02, 2020 7:46 pm

Oh yes. That was me in high school.

Sarcasm becomes you.

I was known for that in high school too!