21 st Century Jockstraps

[Paa Langfart]

I haven't had the need to wear a jock strap since 1975.  Now I have taken up stationary rowing to improve my cardio fitness and I feel the need for more than plain old underwear support.  Looking for some recommendations over the old, mostly nylon "Bikes"  that I used to wear. Where has technology taken us ?

[imminent rogaine]

I just use compression shorts... probably not too different than the bikes you mentioned. Under Armor makes some good ones and surprisingly, I grabbed a pair at Old Navy that are really good - longer legs than the others. The underarmor ones kind of have a pouch that cradles your goods instead of smothering them or forcing them to sidepipe down one of the legs.  I've got some nike ones, as well, that are my least favorite.

[Paa Langfart]

I have always wondered what the purpose of " compression shorts" was.  Apparently from reading your post it is  to take the place of a jock ?  I can't imagine any other reason for wanting to exercise in super tight underwear.  To me it sounds uncomfortable - still thinking a jock strap is the way to go for me.

[imminent rogaine]

12 minutes ago, Paa Langfart said:

I have always wondered what the purpose of " compression shorts" was.  Apparently from reading your post it is  to take the place of a jock ?  I can't imagine any other reason for wanting to exercise in super tight underwear.  To me it sounds uncomfortable - still thinking a jock strap is the way to go for me.

Basically. But they probably aren't as constricting as "compression" sounds. I don't notice them when I wear them.  I'd try a pair before dismissing them completely but maybe they aren't your thing.