We are going into a Summer season that is going to hopefully be back to normal. Well as normal as you can get in this world these days. International Jock’s Rick Majors brand is dropping some new swimwear that print lovers are going to go crazy over! I am just focusing on thongs but these are all available as a swim brief as well.
Here is what IJ says about these new thongs:
Perfect for tanning, this skimpy swim thong boasts minimal coverage, a low rise front profile and slim 1-inch side seams for a sexy look. Beautifully designed, the leg openings and waistband curve and arch gracefully towards the back. The enhancing support pouch is lined for comfort and gives you a nice lift without being over-the-top. Rick Majors swimwear includes an adjustable inner drawstring, and all elastic bindings are covered for a smooth, soft fit.
Soft yet strong and with a shiny finish, the tricot knit fabric has remarkable 4-way stretch, moisture wicking and quick drying properties, keeping you comfortable and supported in and out of the water.
Check out the new Gregg Homme Collection. it’s everything a collection from Gregg Homme Should be, sexy, fun, and a little naughty. If you’ve never worn GH, you are missing out it’s one of the most well made brands on the market.
I know we have many thong fans out there! At the UNB Store, we are doing a Flash Sale on some of the newest thongs! We are giving you 20% off thongs from Candyman, Clever, Doreanse, JOR, Ergowear, and more. Just use code Spring20, which also gives you 20% off the new Xtremen collection as well! Don’t miss out on this amazing sale! Shop our Thong sale now.
If you are under 30, it’s a safe bet that you don’t remember life without the internet. The internet has made it easy to get information at our fingertips. The internet also made it effortless to find and try new underwear brands. All you have to do is scroll through IG or Twitter, and you can find guys wearing a plethora of brands you may never have heard of before.
I am going to turn this topic into a podcast at some point. I think getting a few guys together and sharing our experiences finding and buying underwear back in the day.
I’m going to take you back to the 1980s. The 80s was one of the best times in men’s underwear. Underwear for men had yet to embrace the boxer (yes, this was the decade we blame for the resurgence of the boxer) or invent the boxer brief. The boxer brief we can blame on the 90s and Marky Mark.
There were only two ways to buy underwear. The first was to go to a store and purchase it directly. The other way is to order through a catalog. Luckily there were several options for underwear back in the day across the spectrum.
When I was coming of age and discovering underwear, around 12-13, briefs and bikinis were kings. Every store had bikinis, including Kmart, Richway (before Target), and other assorted stores. The holy grail to me was Rich’s. Rich’s was a local department store in Atlanta, bought out in the ’80s by Macy’s. They had so many styles and colors. The store I went to most was in the suburbs and not in the city.
Macy’s had Calvin Klein and Jockey. I hear many of you going, Jockey? They are now a boring underwear company. However, they are getting some of their histories for bikinis and thongs back. Jockey had some of my favorites. First was the Jockey Elance bikinis. These came three to a tube. You heard me; they were in a round tube. They had two kinds of bikinis. The first is the solid cotton bikinis, and the second and more challenging to find were the nylon bikinis. I LOVED these bikinis. They had more stretch than the cotton, but they weren’t around long. I don’t recall them much beyond the ’90s
When I think back, one of my favorite pairs ever was a bikini from Jockey called Skants. It was a bikini cut higher but was 100% nylon. I think it was the first time I ever had a pouch in a pair of undies. I slid them on and was like, “OMG, Where has this been all my life.” I only got one pair of these and never found them again. The demise of this pair was that the pouch had a run in it, yes, like women’s nylons. The run was right down the center of the pouch, and it very much felt like a cheese grater on my goods.
Rich’s/Macy’s brought in 2(X)IST, which shaped my underwear throughout the years. There are so many other brands that I can’t recall that I bought in the ’80s and early 90s from Macy’s.
I didn’t have to go to the mall to find bikinis. Every day stores had them as well. It was like an entire wall bikini. I specifically remember three brands back in the day, Hang Ten, Spalding, and Brut. Hang Ten was a classic bikini in every sense of the word. Hang Ten was a simple and comfy bikini. Spalding was one of my favorites because it was skimpy, well, for the time, and I wore the hell out of these. My favorite pair was a white pair with a light and dark blue stripe. Lastly was the most creative and interesting, Brut.
Brut was a brand made of 100% polyester and came in so many prints. Some of these would have blown your mind if you love prints now. I remember a print with brown, blue, and other colors. It sounds hideous, but it was such a cool print. The downside was these had no stretch at all. If you bought the wrong size, they would bind you like no one’s business. They were also low-rise bikinis with thicker sides.
In the ’80s, bikinis were plentiful. Many guys wore them as well, and I’m not talking just gay guys. If you wanted a thong, jock, or something sexy, that wasn’t so easy to get. Your options were a “specialty store” or catalog. The more seedy way to buy undies was in an ad in the back of a magazine (they weren’t always in adult mags either, some were in fitness magazines).
Let’s tackle jocks first. In the ’80s, there were no fashion jocks. They were made for one purpose, well, two purposes. The first was sports. The Bike classic #10 was one I think most guys had growing up. I don’t recall many wearing them back then unless you were serious about sports. In most casual sports, you just wore briefs. The second purpose involved gay fetishes. Leatherback in the day always had jocks, and 80s porn pretty much included jocks. I think this was because they were so easy to get. Pretty much the only place to purchase them was at a sporting goods store. Very few regular stores carried them, and if they did, they weren’t with the underwear and in the sporting goods aisle.
Thongs were not big back in the 80s and early ’90s. I remember buying my first thong. It was at a store called “Blue Moon” in Atlanta. Blue Moon was in Akers Mill shopping center across from the Macy’s; I would get my underwear. This was a gift shop that carried all kinds of things. One day I was in and discovered they had men’s thongs. One was pink, one was camo, and one was red. I just stared at them, not even touching them cause I thought, “everyone will know I”m gay.” It wasn’t until my 2-3 visit that I started to go through the basket and see what they had. I don’t recall why I got the nerve to pick one up (and for those wondering, it was a Sauvage thong), and I bought it. Two older gay gentlemen ran the store. At the time, I had no clue, but looking back, they were always eager to help and ring up my purchases. They were nice guys. I would go back and purchase so many more from them.
I was a thong pioneer because I joined a gym (which was nowhere near my home) and would wear thongs to the gym under my spandex shorts. I was a total twink and didn’t care who looked and loved every minute of it. No one was ever in the locker room when I changed from my bikinis to thongs to work out. And when they did, no one paid attention. I would go back to Blue Moon to buy more and told the gentlemen about working out in them, and they told me they had many muscle guys buying them to work out in them. Sadly, they closed not long after that, and my source of thongs had to move to catalogs.
All this happened when I was in and around my Junior and senior in high school. My undies love expanded then because I could drive and go to the mall whenever I wanted. Also, my job in High School was by the mall, so sometimes I’d leave early and go, or if I worked weekends, I’d go after work. When I went to college in Atlanta, my underwear purchases shifted to catalogs. I’m not talking about the Sears or JC Penny catalogs. I mean the International Male catalog. I discovered it in a gay store that sold magazines (you know art magazines) and took it home. The first time I opened the catalog, it was like my fantasies had come to life. These guys are in unique undies: bikinis, Thongs, and many more styles. The underwear came in every color of the rainbow. I wanted it all. But, I had to wait till I got my first credit card in college.
To be honest, I never thought of mailing in the form to get my gear. It was stuck right in the middle of the catalog, but I called in and placed an order cause I wanted it NOW. My budget was limited, so I would only buy $30 worth of undies at a time. I got 3-4 pairs of undies at a time, unlike today when you can get just one pair for that price. I got a PO Box to get my packages without anyone snooping. After a few years of doing some small orders, I got an International Male credit card with a whopping limit of $200. I thought I hit the jackpot and sat down with the catalog and decided what I would get. I didn’t max out the card with the first purchase, trust me, I wanted to, but I had to keep in mind there would be a new catalog in a few weeks, and I needed to save some room on the card for the latest gear I would want. This card got maxed out so much as soon as I paid it down, I got even more undies and ran it back up. I”m sure those ladies who answered the phone came to know me back in the day. I called them so many times over the years.
International Male made it so easy to get “sexy” and fun underwear. If you were gay in the 80s, it was part of your welcome packet when you came out. International Male, I think, is why we have a lot of the undies we have now. The people there were true pioneers of the men’s underwear/gear industry and made fun and exciting things. International Male introduced so many guys to underwear and spandex in the day.
I have gone this long and not touched on Swim Briefs, aka Speedos! I wore them as often as I could. I saw a Speedo in person (yes, it was the official Speedo brand) in Rich’s in 1984; it was a 1984 Olympics speedo with Sam the eagle (the mascot that year). I wanted this stretch piece of swimwear so bad. It was $25, way out of my budget if memory serves me correctly. I never got this pair. We took a vacation to Virginia Beach to visit family a few months later, and two things happened. First, I saw my first two guys wearing speedos in the wild. I couldn’t keep my eyes off them. I had to get one. One afternoon I went to a store that sold swimwear and grabbed one and ran up to the counter to buy it. It was a purple speedo that was a size 36, granted at the time; I was a 31-inch waist on a good day. It was way too big. I would have that pair for many years. In college, I discovered the Boy Next Door here in Atlanta. I walked in and saw a wall of swim briefs in every color, pattern, and design. I was blown away. This would be where I would buy all my swimwear for years to come.
I wore Speedos/swim briefs as much as I could in the 90s. I would wear speedos under my swim shorts if it was a speedo-friendly pool and lose the shorts during this time. One of my favorite spots was in Piedmont Park. There is a hill by Tenth St. and Monroe, where the Park Tavern is today. But in the 90s, it was a vacant event space for most of the time. Guys would lay out in speedos on the hill. I was there as much as I could, laying out with the other speedo guys. I always had a speedo in the trunk to put it on and layout. Even if I ran errands and could go for 20 minutes, I’d do it. In 1996 I went to Panama City (i know, girl, I know). And wanted to wear my flag speedo on the beach, and my ex threatened to kill me if I took my shorts off.
Wow, this post has grown farther than what I wanted to do, but I’m not done. I want to share my first singlets, pre-internet days. In the early part of college, I decided I wanted a singlet. I had seen them on high school wrestlers and thought they were sexy as well. No one sold singlets in a catalog or store. You had to go to a sporting goods store. Not just any sporting goods store, but a store that specialized in wrestling. We had one near me, and I went in like I was looking for something for my younger brother and found three Cliff Kleen singlets. One was a reversible nylon/poly singlet. The other two were a spandex red and a blue lower cut singlet. Sliding them
on, I was in heaven with the spandex. They felt better than the spandex shorts and tights I wore at the time. The store near me didn’t have the fuller cut singlets I wanted. I had to break out the yellow pages and call a specialty sporting store about 20 minutes away that specialized in weights and wrestling to ask if they had singlets. They said yes, and one day I ventured over there and got a navy singlet with white trim. They didn’t have many, but this one was in my size, and I got it. I still have all four of these singlets. I’m surprised they have survived the years. The Navy had some of the colors run onto the white trim, but other than that, it’s in good shape (well, last time I tried to put it on).
Flash forward to now, and you can get underwear, thongs, jocks, singlets, and gear online. You never have to talk to anyone if you don’t want to. You never have to walk holding a thong on a hanger up to the cashier and have her ring up your purchases. In my teens, I was very much “I don’t want them to see what I’m buying.” But, by my 20’s, I gave no fucks. I would walk up with a jock, thong, or singlet and pay for it. That carries over to this day; I’ll buy anything and not care what the person checking me out says or thinks.
Many guys today hate to shop in person. Some guys even refuse to go in and buy something. It’s all done online, and they can remain anonymous. I miss shopping in person, feeling the pairs, and seeing the colors in person. I am lucky I live in a city with a store that carries excellent brands in undies and swimwear. If you grew up in a world without the internet, please get in touch with me and share where you shopped. Any old brands you loved that aren’t around, and do you miss those days of going shopping in person for gear?
Looking for some amazing gear? Timoteo’s Cellblock 13 has the Rebel Neoprene Collection. The REBEL Neoprene Collection was designed to grow with you with adjustable straps at three key points for the ultimate fit.
If you are a fan of jocks, do we have some awesome new undies for you! Roger Smuth has dropped their sexy new collection. It features jocks in every shape and size. From super skimpy to jock briefs. I think many of you guys will love this collection. This is their third collection and they have really grown over the last few years.
Roger Smuth Jockstrap takes the concept of athletic support to sexy new heights. The colors in this collection are mainly black, blue, burgundy, and white. There are a couple of other colors, such as purple. We have this collection in the UNB Store, get 20% off with code Spring20 at check out. Here is the entire collection
Today’s TBT is from March 2015. A picture we took in Las Vegas for the then-new N2N Bodywear Liquid Skins line. Do you guys remember this line? It was sliver, black, and blue
This week’s $12 Tuesday isn’t a pair but a tank. The Wild Stripe tank is the pair of the week. Perfect for working out or just hanging out at home. Remember this pair
is only on sale till midnight tonight.
We bet you’ve got a bit of a wild side.Almost everyone does.
So, strip down and show off your wild side in our WildStripes collection.
We set a fun multi-colored stripe pattern on unbleached premium cotton and spun in a little elastane to give it some stretch for superior fit and feel.
The brief, low-rise trunk and boxer brief are all trimmed in a cool blue hem and set below our signature logo waistband. Grab the matching tank top for lounging around in style too.
It’s time to wear a thong to the gym! The C-IN2 Scrimmage Thong is one that is made fro the gym. Check it out in the green above or the other 5 colors.
This week, I walked down memory lane and searched out Jockey’s fantastic ads in the ’70s and ’80s. I noticed that they had a lot of star athletes strip down to their undies for their ads. I’m talking Pete Rose, Jim Palmer, and more. We needed this today to get our most prominent sports stars in some amazing undies in an ad for all to see.
I grew up during the Jim Palmer ads. It amazed me that this major MLB pitcher is standing in a pair of bikinis, and no one ever called him gay, questioned his manhood, or gave him any flack about posing. The kicker is these ads appeared in mainstream magazines; the ones I always saw were in People magazine. A magazine not known for its men’s underwear ads. The only place I saw men’s underwear advertisements that were “sexy” was the workout magazines. Magazines such as Exercise for men only and Men’s Work out.
One ad, in particular, got me thinking about why we don’t have sports stars in underwear ads. The ad I saw had football, baseball, and hockey stars (see above). It’s not a very good scan of the advertisement, so I apologize you can’t read it. This got me thinking about what athletes we should have as underwear models/spokespeople. I’m not talking like Tim Tebow, who never wore underwear when he was Jockey’s spokesperson.
Since the 70s/80s, we have had changes in our society. More straight guys are getting into undies, which is a fantastic thing! However, more guys get labeled gay for wearing bikinis and thongs. I’m almost positive that if we had sports stars in bikinis, we’d hear the “See, I knew he was gay.” Or, “I didn’t know (insert name) was gay.’ On the other hand, a series like this will help show that mainstream underwear isn’t gay or straight. And it’s ok to wear something that is form-fitting and shows off your manly goods.
I am not the most sports-minded guy; I know this shocks many of you! There are a few guys I initially thought of, like Gus Kenworthy, Tom Daily, and such. We all know the hot athletes, but I had to google hot NFL and MLB players. Here are a few of the names I came up with for guys who would be awesome in undies. They are:
Evan McPherson – NFL player
Gus Kenworthy – Olympic Snowboarder
Tom Daily – Olympic Diver
James McCann – MLB player
James McCann – MLB player
Julian Edelman – NFL Player
Julian Edelman – NFL Player
Reggie Bush – NFL Player
J.J Watt – NFL Player
Mychal Kendricks – NFL Player
Chris Young – MLB PLayer
Nathan Chen – Figure Skater
Chris Kinney – Olympic Bobsledder
Joey Mantia – Olympic Speed Skater
This list is not the end-all-be-all list of guys. Many of our readers are sports fans and can suggest more guys for the list. I would love to hear who you think should model undies. To do this, I have created a poll to add your favorite athletes in any sport that you think would look good in undies.
BodyAware is one of the best companies to get Lace thongs, bikinis, and more. They have always mixed the masc and fem side of men’s underwear. Check out all their thongs, bikinis, bodysuits and more.
Show your Pride with these latest additions to Cellblock 13’s best selling Tight End Sports Jockstrap range. It’s an out and proud twist on a classic inspired jock with the sports striping on the waistband in rainbow colors. Definitely one the best looking Pride jocks we’ve seen.
In case you’re just tuning in, here’s more details on the Tight End Jockstraps:
These new and improved modern day sports jock Cellblock 13 is appropriately calling Tight End for all the right reasons. They’re inspired by the classic sports jocks of yesteryear with a respectful nod to the Bike #10. Originally available in 11 awesome colors and now with the addition of three Pride Tight Ends Jocks.
Following in the footsteps (and success) of Cellblock 13’s Locker Jock and Full Back Jocks (both discontinued), this new jockstrap has everything you want in a sports jock and more. With a tough and masculine 3 inch wide waistband complete with traditional micro sports striping and as expected, a woven mesh pouch – and this one is softer than previous versions.
Like all good sports jocks the pouch is woven to ensure air circulation and to wick moisture and because this one’s made of a nylon, cotton and spandex blend, it’s a bit softer to the touch than its predecessors. It’s also slightly contoured to ensure a better fit and sturdy enough to keep things in place during a rigorous workout.
An ultra-masculine full 3 Inch wide waistband is built tough with classic sport jock pinstripes running horizontally through the elastic. Respecting it’s roots, the white rectangular care label is on the outside front and center with the make-a-statement Cellblock 13 logo displayed for all to see.
Finally, solid one inch elastic leg straps not only frame your ass but ensure everything stays in place.
Don’t be misled by the name – whether you’re a fullback, quarterback or lineback this jock will
Supawear released their new the new Sprint Woody Undies – Super strong, durable and wrinkle-resistant. I love the print so much. Check out all the pairs in the new Woody Collection
The Armor line like no other, it is shewed and shaped to emphasize rather than disguise.
You have asked for this and here we are: offering you the best-selling Armor Line in two new bold colors; wine red and cobalt blue! The source of inspiration for this new edition of the Armor line is the pole dancer, who is used as a visual symbol of all those who look high and fight for their goals and dreams, no matter of all the life difficulties. Armor Line is the reminder of the shiny part of our self; is the reward of the fighter inside us. You can now celebrate, no matter who you are. All creatures can now show the true brilliant self in an Armor design.
The Modus Vivendi Armor Line , in gold, silver and black is now available even in wine-red andcobalt blue; features a luxury semi transparent fabric with a shinymatching details. This line is super sexy, offering minimal coverage with the Modus Vivendi logo on it discreetly. The fabric used is unsual and made of knitted metallic yarns, this line offers a sheer style with a very luxury feel, idealfor a man who is extremely virile and capable of achieving almost everything.
The Armor line comprises of boxers, briefs, tanga briefs, low cut briefs, jockstraps, tanktop & t-shirts that are available in red, blue, black, gold & silver. Unique and stylish pieces ready to be explored.
Modus Vivendi Armor Lineis available from €28.30 and you can discover the products here.
Love the cut of a classic swim brief? Todd Sanfield’s Deep Swim Brief is the one you need. “Constructed with the clean look and fit of our Essential Brief, we were able to create a swim brief with the same timeless, understated design that is made of a rich, silky smooth, quick-drying fabric. Front-lined. Inner drawstrings”
We are joined again by Sean aka Preppy in Undies. He’s back to talk about his IG account and how he’s sharing his love of underwear. He had to restart his account to the IG Gods deleting his first underwear account. We have an amazing talk about why he shares his love of undies, what he posts and a talk about sexy vs. sexual pictures.
Xtremen just dropped a new collection! The collection features some great thongs and bikinis. The best part is all the pairs come in regular and larger sizes. Xtremen is one of those brands that have introduced sizes larger than 40! No matter your size check out these amazing bikinis ,thongs, and jocks.
Many new collections have arrived at Men and Underwear – The Shop this month from brands all around the world. It is almost spring and we see a lot of colours, monochromatic themes and some retro styling coming back! Apart from underwear, we have seen the first swimwear for summer 2022 being released and we have already started dreaming of summer holidays and bright sunny days! Take a look at some of the best styles of the month below and enjoy!
The first pair is a European style red bikini by TOF Paris. These mini briefs are designed and made in Paris, France and feature a contoured pouch, full coverage on the back and a very discreet logo on the side. There is no waistband but a narrow piece of elastic, covered with the same, soft cotton jersey. The style is sexy, skimpy and easy to wear under even your tightest pants. From Paris with love!
The second pair is a mint green thong by Barcode Berlin made from ribbed cotton fabric. Barcode Berlin goes full on colour this season with the limited edition Miran series of thongs. The Miran features a contoured pouch that will give you all the space you need and a triangular back for minimal coverage of the buttocks. The fabric is a densely ribbed cotton based material with just 2% elastane for a little bit of extra stretch. The waistband is narrow, in white with the Barcode logo repeated and a red line at the top. This thong is sexy, fun and fresh!
One more colourful pair of underwear, new this month, is the blue Astra briefs by Marcuse Australia. The Marcuse Astra Briefs are a super low rise pair of underwear where premium comfort blends with contemporary style! Feel sexy and confident with Astra, crafted from a premium cotton blend with contoured, unlined pouch. Embroidered logo on the back and a fabric loop to hang it in your locker, both trademark design elements of this remarkable brand. These briefs also feature a cosy waistband that sits around your hips, with a brand new logo for Marcuse Australia centred in the middle. Sexy, comfortable and contemporary!
And if briefs are nnt your thing or you like thongs, you’d be pleased to hear that the same collection, Astra, of Marcuse comes in thongs as well! In the same number of colours as the briefs, five in total, these thongs have all the characteristics of the briefs above with a half exposed, true to thong design, back.
Among the new underwear styles, you may want to check this fantastic new swimwear, the perfect pair of little dusty pink swim briefs by the same brand, Marcuse Australia. The Marcuse Tasman Swim Briefs will take you to the next level of naughty and sexy. Designed with a super low waist that will just the minimum covered, you will showcase your assets in the most attractive way possible. This swimwear is made with a premium Italian fabric for comfort, elasticity and quick-dry performance. The colour is a beautiful dusty pink with thin stripes in a wave pattern. On the inside there is lining and drawstrings for a custom fit. The Marcuse logo is embroidered at the front while the back features the brand’s trademark loop to hang it dry. Sexy, fresh and striking!
One more new swimwear we expect to be a best selling design this season is the new Riviera Swim trunks by Andrew Christian. This swimwear gets inspired by denim shorts, the glamour and sex appeal of the French Riviera. It is a limited edition, chic design that features a monochromatic theme and a slimming, form-fitting cut, that will quickly become your favourite pair of swim trunks. Sleek, sexy, and sophisticated, perfect for the pool, the beach and any kind of water sports!
A hot addition this season is a fashion jockstrap in blue with white and red details by Andrew Christian. Vintage meets modern in the charming new Show-It Retro Pop Comfort Jock! This throwback design is the best element of yesteryear with contemporary design trends. The pouch is the Andrew Christian trademark Almost Naked pouch designed to feel like you’re not wearing anything at all! This brief also features the signature slimming Andrew Christian waistband and bold, contrasting details. You’ll love the way you look and feel in this pair!
Last but not least, the revamped edition of the Trophy Boy Briefs by Andrew Christian made for well-endowed guys. If you find other underwear restrictive at the pouch area then the new Trophy Boy Briefs is the underwear that you are looking for. These luxurious undies come in an elegant style with dynamic contrasting detailing. The Trophy Boy line of Andrew Christian is made for the hung guy who wants to show off his intimidating package. Andrew Christian left extra room in the front to create the perfect undies for guys with bigger package. You should feel comfortable in a natural way, into the super-soft, larger anatomically correct Trophy Boy pouch and have a truly enjoyable wearing experience. Andrew Christian aims with these briefs to eliminate sticking, squashing, re-adjusting, sweating, and chafing.
We hope you enjoyed the selection! There are a lot more new styles already in the shop for you to discover! Moreover, we have been constantly updating our sales section with items that are discontinued at prices up to 60% off!
Get 20% off the new Xtremen collection that drops today, however, we are giving you 20% off the newest JOR and Clever collections as well. Just use code Feb2022 at check out till Tuesday.
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.
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 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.
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.”
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.”
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.”
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”
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”
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.
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