Go ahead, play ball! I hate jock straps, and never understood their purpose.,a cup? Stuff it in briefs. I always preferred a snug fitting brief as I don't like my "guy" flopping free down there.If you a brief wearing gent, this is for you, can be sexy, and has purpose. Comfort zone is as good as any designer brief. With that jock pouch front allowing circulation of air for breathing room as well as needed support. Soft on your tushy for that rowing machine, or other "sit" exercises. I was concerned I wouldn't like the broad waist band, but that was fine.And once my work-out wear was fine, I didn't know I had anything on at all.It is soft right out of package though I believe clothing mfr, and consumer advocates recommending washing in warm soapy water prior to first wear, guess to remove any factory contaminants and or fabric "dust" of new material.Asst colors for style, if concerned about tell-tale sweat stains appearing in normal white ones- but hey, you can always sell your used ones as way of affording new. maybe someone even willing to trade new for old. Recycle-reuse, cut down on refuge.I didcsplirgecand buy one of each color. Don't get short of undergearvin your gym bag. Have a spare- perhaps to give a hand to someone who may have left that item out. Chances are, you bigger guys all wear the same size.Work hard, play hard-er.