We take you back to February 2016. This picture features the PetitQ boys. They are really making some awesome undies lately. If you haven’t checked them out you are missing out.
When I say cups, what do you think of days playing little league and how incredibly annoying they were to wear. Those days are long gone. The new cups are made to feel super comfy and perfect for sports and other things. There is a thriving fetish community around cups. It seems to be taking off a little more than in years past. I see many guys on my Twitter into them and posting pics of them in and their favorite cups.
I have liked cups for a while but haven’t worn them recently. I remember working at a bank in my 20s, and I wore my bike cup under my dress pants. It was fun wearing it, and no one knew what I had on under my pants. The cup I wore was one of the old banana-style cups that, in my opinion, are the most comfortable ones to wear. Unfortunately, they don’t make this style anymore. Today’s cups use modern technology to keep your boys safe, constructed using carbon fiber, metal, and space-aged plastics.
I decided to run through some of the new modern cups out there. Some cups are made for sports like baseball, martial arts, and more. So no matter if you are looking for a new cup for sports or fun, this will be an excellent list for you to shop. Note that all these brands have many more cups than I am listing, so if you are interested, go to their sites and check out all their different products.
lobloo THAI CUP 2.0 Professional Athletic Groin Cup
When most guys in the States think cups, they think of baseball and possibly football. However, there is a world of cups out there for martial arts. The Lobloo Thai cup is made of metal instead of plastic, which can take heavy impacts and still protect the goods.
I love these cups because they are different from those we wear for sports, specifically baseball.
It retails for $44.99
(include joffa cup as best mention)
Nutty Buddy Athletic Cups
Nutty Buddy is a very interesting company that makes cups. They created a new design (as you can see). I have the very first version of this cup. I want to say it came out in the late 2000s, if I remember correctly. They have kept innovating on the design.
“The NuttyBuddy® athletic cup is like no other cup ever designed. Our cups are made to the highest quality using a high impact resistant polycarbonate material – the same material used in bullet resistant glass. Yes, it costs more to make our cup, but your Boys are worth it. What truly sets NuttyBuddy® apart from our competitors is the anatomically correct, patented design that makes it the most comfortable cup on the market. Our design allows the wearer to move with ease while it cradles the anatomy. Something we like to call, Protecting the Boys”
It retails for $34.99
Shock Doctor Carbon Flex Cup
It used to be that Bike was the name in cups. I know growing up, that was all I would see in sporting goods stores. However, I think a new brand has taken over that spot, and it’s Shock Doctor. This company has had innovative and unique cups over the years. Shocker, but this is another cup I own as well. I bought it for a shoot we did back in 2012.
This is what Shock Doctor says about the Carbon Flex Cup. “Ideal for elite athletes, the Ultra Pro Carbon Flex Cup offers multi-layer protection designed to shield and transfer shock away from areas where protection is most needed. The flex curve design forms to the body to provide unrestricted range-of-motion and comfort” They are currently sold out on the Shock Doctor site.
Its Price is TDA
McDavid Flexcup
McDavid is another one of those brands that are known for sporting goods. They have been around for as long as I can remember, actually founded in 1969 and incorporated in 1980. If I remember correctly, McDavid came out with some classic cups back in the day. While not as well known as Bike, they have had jocks and cups that were good quality over the years.
Their cup is the Flexcup. “The FlexCup™ offers enhanced protection and fit with a deep, contoured shape to keep you protected where it counts. Features soft, impact-absorbing edges and sides to conform, cushion and comfort. Perfect for Sports such as Adult/Youth Baseball-Softball and Football.”
The cost is $9.99
Meister Carbon Flex Groin Protector Cup
Most of the cups are made for team sports like football and baseball. The Meister Cabon flex groin protector cup is made by a company known for MMA & Boxing gear. Its function is similar to the lobloo cup. It looks a lot like the Shock Doctor Carbon Flex cup. However, it can be used for baseball and other sports. The best thing is its price is just $9.99
“Built from super strong injected Polypropylene, the Meister Carbon Flex Groin Cup is designed to protect and minimize impact. With a molded thermoplastic rubber edge, this cup is also designed to fit comfortably and not slide or shift. The ventilation design also adds air flow to increase wearing comfort.”
Its price is $9.99
Hayabusa Steel Armored Cup
Cups aren’t just made of carbon fiber and plastics. Some cups are made of metal, steel to be precise. These are to protect from high impacts at close range. This could be MMA fighting, boxing, or anything that can cause damage. The Hayabusa steel armored cup is designed for experienced fighters to feel 100% confident that they are protected from a low blow.
“Hayabusa’s Steel Armored Cup uses premium lightweight cast steel designed and molded for an absolutely perfect shape and fit for maximum comfort. The outer and inner padding and soft laces deliver a feel that other cups are not able to achieve. No other cup provides the secure fit and shape like this Steel Cup for best performance and safety.”
Its price is $24.00
Nutshellz® Level 1 White Cock& Balls
Nutshellz is the last cup company we will cover! I saved them for last because I have heard so many good things about them from many cup lovers. The next thing to know is they are super expensive cups but offer some of the most protection of any cup on the market. All of their cups seem to be made from bulletproof materials. Yes, you read that right; you will be protected if you take a bullet to the groin. For this reason, we will cover two of the cups in their lineup.
The first is the White Cock & Balls. As you can see, it’s a little whimsical with a cock (not that kind) and lots of balls printed on the cup. Don’t worry if you don’t want this print. They also have some solids, but I couldn’t pass this up for the cup post.
“Nutshellz® Level I groin protector combines ultimate comfort with ultimate strength. Made with the world’s strongest bullet resistant materials, and engineered with a unique ergonomic design, the Level I is the most elite cup for the serious athlete.
The cups are hand-made to high standards and specifications in the United States. All Level I cups are made with ballistic grade Aramid and carbon fiber, creating one of the strongest protections on the market. To make them easy to wear over prolonged periods, they are made with a urethane comfort surround which helps protect against discomfort on the field and even when sitting down”
Its price is $175
https://www.armorednutshellz.com/product-page/level-1-cock-and-balls
Nutshellz® Level 3 OVER-ARMOR Groin Protection
The last cup in this is the Nutshellz Level 3 over-armor Groin protection. It’s the most expensive cup, I think, on the market. It’s made for police and military applications. This cup has a disclaimer. You can’t send it or buy it in restricted countries. There is a pending patent application as well. I doubt very few will buy this cup or have it in their collection.
“FIRST EVER LEVEL 3 GROIN PROTECTION SYSTEM. OUR PATENT PENDING LEVEL 3 PROTECTOR IS AN ULTRA HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT POLYETHELENE RIFLE PLATE CONTOURED TO MOVE WITH THE WEARER. THE Nutshellz® GROIN CUP IS WORN UNDER THE CLOTHING AND ACTS AS THE RESTING/PIVOT POINT OF THE PLATE. THE OPERATOR RETAINS FULL MOVEMENT CAPABILITIES AND FINALLY HAS THE SAME BALLISTIC PROTECTION LEVEL COVERING HIS GROIN AS HE DOES IN HIS PLATE CARRIER”
Its price is $900
https://www.armorednutshellz.com/product-page/level-3-over-armor-groin-protection-system
I included all these cups cause I thought they were some of the coolest and best on the market. They can be functional or aesthetic, depending on your use. Meaning they can be used in sports or for fetishwear.
I have two cups I want to mention because they are super cool and no longer around. The first is the Bike Banana cup. This design is one of my favorite designs for a cup. It’s comfortable, feels excellent without restricting, and gives the most coverage. Plus, it’s made for guys who need a bigger cup. Some can be super small. The bad thing is they stopped making these back in the late 90s or early 2000s. I have one, and it’s one I love to wear.
The next cup is one made for Hockey. If you have been a hockey fan or gear head for any time, you know about the Joffa cup. This cup I found incredibly hot back in the day. It’s a softer cup built into a jock. I used to see so many pics of guys in them back in the day—some of the photographers used them often in shoots. In the early 2010s, Rebock bought the JOffa company and continued to make the cups for a little while. But shortly after purchasing them, Rebock discontinued. I snagged one or two of them from International Jock, one of the few places outside of sporting goods/hockey gear sites to buy them. The only downside is the cup is super tiny. You won’t fit in this cup if you fill out a pouch.
If you love cups or wear them, send us your favorites out there. I would love to do a follow-up post about what you guys wear for sport or fun.
Looking for some new fetish gear? Timoteo’s Cellblock 13 has the Gauntlet and Stallion collections. Mix and match your favorite styles to get endless style options that fit any party. Clip the Stallion Harness to the D-Ring underwear in the Gauntlet or Stallion Collection or wear the styles on their own
If you love spandex gear, SkinFit has some amazing gear. You can get thongs, leggings, singlets and more! It can all be matching or any color in the rainbow. They are one of our favorite spandex brands.
The Baskit $12 Tuesday is back after their Valentine’s day sale! This week the pair on sale is the Active brief. A classic brief with a classic waistband.
In this corner, weighing in at a respectable 4.9 oz of premium fabric… the Baskit Active collection.
Inspired by traditional boxing shorts men have been sparring in down at the corner boxing gym since… well, forever… this underwear drawer contender goes the distance with heavyweight stretch and relentless comfort.
Check out the classic logo patch centered on the front of the 1.75″ waistband.
Below the belt, you’ll like the feel of our ball-cuddling-soft fabric made of 90% modal (a champion fabric derived from sustainable beechwood) and 10% premium elastane as you duck and dive through your daily spar with life.
Baskit Active… a total knock out!
Adonis is the embodiment of beauty and desire. It is made from premium Egyptian cotton which is known for its high durability, ultra-absorbency and softness. It is also lightweight and super breathable due to the porous nature of Egyptian cotton. Plus, Egyptian cotton is known to be gentle to the skin which makes it perfect for sensitive skin.
Cocksox has really grown in the last decade. They have some undies that are perfect for everyday wear and work. They have some amazing prints and solids. This is why they remain one of my favorite undies companies. I can’t wait to see what they come up with this year.
Smither’s Swimwear has a new limited edition pair for Mardi Gras Pride. If you aren’t aware, in Sydney Australia they have a massive Mardi Gras celebration each year. And being in the spring time it’s the perfect time to release a limited-edition swim brief that celebrates this season.
Here is what Smither’s says about the pair:
The 2022 Pride print by Smithers is here! Featuring a palette of soft pastels, Splendour sets a happy tone for the LGBTQ+ season of celebrations.
There’s a soft boldness to our limited edition Pride swim briefs. Splendour is a mood-boosting and aesthetically pleasing design aimed at renewing the romance of fun-in-the-sun and sexual diversity.
With Midsumma underway and Sydney Mardi Gras around the gender-bend, now is the time to pick up the Splendour swimsuit. If you’re located overseas, get geared up with the Splendour swimsuit in time for Pride.
As always with our Pride swimsuits, we’ve only got a handful to go around. Sizes range from XS through to XXL and yes, we ship worldwide!
Get this pair before it’s gone!
The Jack Adams AIR Bikini brief is designed to accent your body like no other underwear, the Air Bikini Brief single-layer sexy brief is made of premium punch-hole cotton. The body defining cut features a low rise front profile and full seat coverage in back. All elastic bindings are covered for a soft, comfortable fit.
Candyman has always been a little over the top, but this new collection is HOT AF! They have gone full on sexy and brought it for this collection. I know Candyman isn’t for everyone but if you love mixing the masc/fem then this collection is for you. The pictures feature guys of all sizes (they dropped the larger sizes around Christmas), and now the rest of the collection is out. Here are just a few of the new pairs.
Candyman Lace Thong
The new Lace thong comes in two colors, black and Pink. The wide lace waistband is capped off by the ribbon lace-up back. It’s a hard decision to figure out which you want more!
Candyman Lace Heart Bikini
Love Skimpy and lace? The new Lace Heart bikini will be perfect for any date night or under a suit. The front has a nice pouch and the side ties make this pair super sexy. However, the biggest surprise is in the back there is a heart made into the lace back. So it’s not a thong but not quite a full back either. The Lace Heart Bikini comes in Black and Burgundy.
Candyman Chain G-String
One of my favorites is the Chain G-String. This small g-string has chain sizes and will fit you just right and show off everything you have to offer. I love how the color is included on the hips, the chain is in the front and back. This super sexy design comes in Black, Red, and white
Candyman Mesh Bodysuit
Last pair we are covering is the sexy bodysuit. Candyman has always taken the bodysuit to the next sexy level. This one is mesh, lace and a thong back, What’s not to like about all three of those. Only available in black.
Get these and the other pairs including the extended sizes for 20% off at the UNB Store. Just use code Candyspring22 at check out till Tuesday.
IT”S BACK! One of the hottest and favorite lines of N2N Bodywear has some new pairs. The Titan line known for it’s pouch, first it enhances and then snaps off! I have a white brief like this and LOVE IT. Get the TItan Sport
After many years of anticipation we decided we could rebuild him. We have the technology. We can make him better than he was. Better, stronger….well you get the point! YES… the NEW TITAN COLLECTION has returned! Our exclusive built-in pouch enhancing system is designed to hold and keep your “goods” in our reimagined “codpiece” or POUCH! 3 snaps away from exposing yourself for a slash or other kinds of naughty fun. Slide your entire goods through the built in elasticized hole, snap up and you are READY!
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Today’s Thowback Thursday is a picture from 2020. Right before COVID hit and changed life as we know it. This features I believe ES Collection. ES is still making amazing pics.
Tell our readers/listeners a little bit about you if they may not know you?
I currently call Galveston Island Texas home, and have for the past 12 years. I don’t have too many hobbies, I have turned what might be traditional hobbies into opportunities. I can rarely be still, so I am either working at one of my jobs, or creating something for another. Whether it’s my paid writing gigs, managing call centers in Galveston, doing remodeling or construction work, my work as an adjunct instructor or modeling, I don’t like idle time.
When did you start your social media accounts? And did you start off showing your love of underwear and gear? Did you create an account just for underwear? Did you join and discover the underwear world and create a separate account or did you just dive right in? Also, list your social accounts. Do you have more than one account (across social sites such as Twitter, IG, TikTok, etc)
Started with MySpace back in college, transitioned to Model Mayhem, Instagram and now Twitter is where most of my stuff is posted due to IG’s unfriendly male model restrictions. The modeling stuff just evolved around underwear and swimwear since I am not a tall or typical model. @dwchasemodel on Twitter is where I post multiple times daily. IG: modeldwchase you will mostly just find stories or redirects to Twitter.
Where you hesitant about starting your underwear/gear social account? This could be either body image or other issues. Such as did you think you were too big, too skinny
Self-esteem is something that’s promoted on social media for many, not something I have that much in real life. For my “DW Chase” persona, no hesitation, not at all. I have been modeling in underwear and swimwear for so long it seems second nature. I am always trying to gain more muscle.
Does your account specialize in a certain type of underwear or gear? Such as thongs, spandex or do you like all kinds.
A friend of mine from Australia really pushed me toward Jock Straps for workouts, so that’s something I have embraced over the past few years and really gotten into. I like the variety of mixing things up and often take suggestions from fans on what they would like to see more of. On my FanClub Website dwchase.com you will see a plethora of thong, jock, underwear, sheer, spandex, swimwear, and everything in between.
What was the initial response to your account(s)? Did it take off right away or did it take time to grow? If it took time to grow, how did you grow your accounts?
My original Instagram was closed at 34k, but that was years of promoting and posting. My Twitter is slowly growing, but honestly I don’t pay much attention to the numbers. I just post what I think looks good, or what fans request and let the numbers be what they are. I think when you pay too much attention to followers you lose sight of the purpose.
What type of content resonates with your followers? Is it pictures, videos, stories?
The more skin the better, that the main type of content. My MO has always been about the tease, and while I have certainly shown more on dwchase.com than I ever thought I would (videos, photos), I think the older I get the more comfortable I get.
What is your favorite thing about showing your love of underwear/gear on social media? Have you met great friends, do you like being an exhibitionist. Met a significant other?
I have certainly met some cool people, and while I am not much of a public person, I have enjoyed getting to know fellow underwear and swimwear enthusiasts, as well as brand designers and fans of the same things.
Do you work with brands? If so what have been some of your favorite collaborations? If not who would you love to work with?
Over the years yes, I have developed a very good relationship with Rufskin, their stuff is just fantastic. When you buy something from them, the longer you have it, the more you appreciated it. I am certainly not the first person any brand is going to turn to, but sometimes they are nice enough to send me stuff, other times I like their products so much I just pay what I need for shoots, travel, etc. I am really intrigued by what KVRT is doing, interested to see what they do next.
Who else is doing the count down till summer? I’m so ready for nice days at the pool/beach. This is the Smithers Swimwear Cyber Grape classic briefs
Fitness model & designer Steve Grand wearing our GRAND-AXIS SG Mini-Brief. Shop our full selection of Men’s premium underwear & swimwear only at: shopGrandAxis.com Video by: Murray Grondin
I was going to write a post about Valentine’s Day and underwear but my insurance drama. I was worn out and just didn’t have it in me. I hope everyone had a great Valentine’s Day or as I call it Singles Appreciation day. And wore something sexy like Candyman.
JC ATHLETIC CLASSIC SPORTS JOCKS RESTOCK AND SALE
Finally! Our JC Athletic Classic Sports Jocks are now fully back in stock. And to celebrate their arrival, we’ve put them all on sale for 15% off until Tuesday, February, 15th.
In case you’re just tuning in, here’s the scoop about our exclusive sports jocks:
Your new old faithful is here! With most of the remaining sports jock manufacturers ceasing production of their jockstraps in 2016 we knew it was time to take matters into our own hands and produce what we consider the ultimate classic sports jock. JC Athletic Classic Jocks are the culmination of our 17 years of experience in the jockstrap business.
We were six months from inception to this final product and we’re very confident they’re exactly what you want in your sports jock: They are simple, functional, comfortable, masculine and even understated with a nod to the classic sports jocks of yesteryear. We launched them in 2017 to rave reviews and have sold over 5000 so far.
We have two styles currently available: A 3 Inch and a Swimmer style. Both styles have moisture wicking woven pouches. They’re incredibly soft right-out-of-the-box and contain a hint of rubber for stretch and shape retention. We strived to find the perfect balance between comfort and support -and even gave the pouch some extra contouring to prevent what we call the dewlap (the extra sloppy flap of fabric below the balls due to excess material in many sports jocks).
Another welcome feature, and unique to our jocks is in the waistband: We added a super plushed backing to the waistband elastic so it’s still sturdy yet really soft against your skin.
With the sale, it’s the perfect time to take one for a test drive and if you’re already a convert, maybe it’s time to stock up on some fresh ones.
Do you love neoprene? Lace-up underwear? Check out the gear from Cellblock13, this pair has a functional lace up pouch! Shop the Timoteo site for more.
Covid has changed the way we interact and work. Most everyone I know is working from home with a relaxed dress code. We’ve gone from a nation of business casual to a country of Donald duckers ( Wearing a shirt but not pants while working or on zoom meetings, go back and listen to our podcast on this topic).
I haven’t bought many new clothes over the past two years. There have been very few occasions where I needed to dress up either for work or personal. I think wearing polo and jeans is dressed up now. Many are in this boat as well. What’s the point of putting on khakis and a tie when you are at home. You’re more likely to throw on sweats and a t-shirt (or less).
So this brings me to my point, I think underwear has been my one outlet for fashion. Underwear is something that most of us wear, and if you read UNB, we know you love great undies. During COVID, I have done my weekly personal challenges such as all jocks, all green, etc.
Another reason is that we can justify buying underwear over a dress shirt. Before, we didn’t know when we would need to wear our “work clothes again regularly.” This means we had more money in the clothes budget, and I know many of our readers took advantage of this and bought more undies and tried new styles and brands.
We keep getting teased. We are opening back up, and then a variant pops up. It’s unclear how many people will be going back into the office, but it seems a lot of us will be in hybrid roles if not perm work from home. There will be less of a need for “work clothes” and more of a need for comfort.
Post a comment if you fall into this category and express yourself with undies more than regular clothes.
It’s the big game, we can’t say the official name because of the NFL. I wanted to share something fun and football. This is a behind-the-scenes pic from a shoot we did in 2013. We had a lot of fun doing this shoot. From a Bently to football gear. Today put on a jock or gear and enjoy the game.
Check out the latest male model underwear shoot from Body Aware at the Scottsdale Serenity Garden with model Michael Dale.
Introducing the new SUAVE BRIEF! Our super smooth and stretchy MODAL blend of fabric with our sexy styles and micro 3/4″ waist will make you an instant fan. Stretching and conforming with all the comfort you expect from N2N.