Jockstrap - Revision history

User 144: categorising

2006-06-08T11:13:56Z

categorising

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	A jockstrap is not quite the same as a [[codpiece]].		A jockstrap is not quite the same as a [[codpiece]].

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Cian at 11:31, 7 May 2006

2006-05-07T11:31:39Z

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	A '''jockstrap''' (or simply the '''jock''', hence the slang term for [[athlete]]) is a kind of fabric underwear designed to hold a protective insert (usually [[plastic]]) to protect the [[crotch]]. The insert is often called a [[cup]] in the [[USA]], or a box in [[Australia]]. [[SCA]] [[combat]] rules require a cup be worn at all times while [[armoured combat\|fighting]].		A '''jockstrap''' (or simply the '''jock''', hence the slang term for [[athlete]]) is a kind of fabric underwear designed to hold a protective insert (usually [[plastic]]) to protect the [[crotch]]. The insert is often called a [[cup]] in the [[USA]], or a box in [[Australia]]. [[SCA]] [[combat]] rules require a cup be worn at all times while [[armoured combat\|fighting]].

	Cleanliness is very important when dealing with a jockstrap. "Jock itch" is an extremely uncomfortable fungal infection which can develop from an unsanitary jockstrap. Typically, it is best to wash the fabric jockstrap with a regular load of laundry, and ~~seperately~~ hand-wash the plastic cup in hot, soapy water.		Cleanliness is very important when dealing with a jockstrap. "Jock itch" is an extremely uncomfortable fungal infection which can develop from an unsanitary jockstrap. Typically, it is best to wash the fabric jockstrap with a regular load of laundry, and separately hand-wash the plastic cup in hot, soapy water.

	In the SCA the jockstrap-and-cup arrangement is euphemistically called the "most important piece of armour". Since it is worn in an intimate location, it is generally the one piece of armour not found in a collection of [[loaner gear]].		In the SCA the jockstrap-and-cup arrangement is euphemistically called the "most important piece of [[armour]]". Since it is worn in an intimate location, it is generally the one piece of armour not found in a collection of [[loaner gear]].

	Examples of jockstraps and cups (sometimes of [[metal]] or [[cuir bouilli]]) have been found as far back as [[Rome\|Roman]] times.		Examples of jockstraps and cups (sometimes of [[metal]] or [[cuir bouilli]]) have been found as far back as [[Rome\|Roman]] times.

Conrad Leviston: Australian term for cup

2006-05-02T12:28:55Z

Australian term for cup

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	A '''jockstrap''' (or simply the '''jock''', hence the slang term for [[athlete]]) is a kind of fabric underwear designed to hold a protective insert (usually [[plastic]]) to protect the [[crotch]]. The insert is often called a [[cup]]. [[SCA]] [[combat]] rules require a cup be worn at all times while [[armoured combat\|fighting]].		A '''jockstrap''' (or simply the '''jock''', hence the slang term for [[athlete]]) is a kind of fabric underwear designed to hold a protective insert (usually [[plastic]]) to protect the [[crotch]]. The insert is often called a [[cup]] in the [[USA]], or a box in [[Australia]]. [[SCA]] [[combat]] rules require a cup be worn at all times while [[armoured combat\|fighting]].

	Cleanliness is very important when dealing with a jockstrap. "Jock itch" is an extremely uncomfortable fungal infection which can develop from an unsanitary jockstrap. Typically, it is best to wash the fabric jockstrap with a regular load of laundry, and seperately hand-wash the plastic cup in hot, soapy water.		Cleanliness is very important when dealing with a jockstrap. "Jock itch" is an extremely uncomfortable fungal infection which can develop from an unsanitary jockstrap. Typically, it is best to wash the fabric jockstrap with a regular load of laundry, and seperately hand-wash the plastic cup in hot, soapy water.

Paul Matisz at 04:24, 2 May 2006

2006-05-02T04:24:25Z

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	In the SCA the jockstrap-and-cup arrangement is euphemistically called the "most important piece of armour". Since it is worn in an intimate location, it is generally the one piece of armour not found in a collection of [[loaner gear]].		In the SCA the jockstrap-and-cup arrangement is euphemistically called the "most important piece of armour". Since it is worn in an intimate location, it is generally the one piece of armour not found in a collection of [[loaner gear]].

	Examples of jockstraps and cups (sometimes of [[metal]] or [[cuir ~~bolli~~]]) have been found as far back as [[Rome\|Roman]] times.		Examples of jockstraps and cups (sometimes of [[metal]] or [[cuir bouilli]]) have been found as far back as [[Rome\|Roman]] times.

	A jockstrap is not quite the same as a [[codpiece]].		A jockstrap is not quite the same as a [[codpiece]].

Paul Matisz at 04:23, 2 May 2006

2006-05-02T04:23:54Z

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	A '''jockstrap''' (or simply the '''jock''', hence the slang term for [[~~althlete~~]]) is a kind of fabric underwear designed to hold a protective insert (usually [[plastic]]) to protect the [[crotch]]. The insert is often called a [[cup]]. [[SCA]] [[combat]] rules require a cup be worn at all times while [[armoured combat\|fighting]].		A '''jockstrap''' (or simply the '''jock''', hence the slang term for [[athlete]]) is a kind of fabric underwear designed to hold a protective insert (usually [[plastic]]) to protect the [[crotch]]. The insert is often called a [[cup]]. [[SCA]] [[combat]] rules require a cup be worn at all times while [[armoured combat\|fighting]].

	Cleanliness is very important when dealing with a jockstrap. "Jock itch" is an extremely uncomfortable fungal infection which can develop from an unsanitary jockstrap. Typically, it is best to wash the fabric jockstrap with a regular load of laundry, and seperately hand-wash the plastic cup in hot, soapy water.		Cleanliness is very important when dealing with a jockstrap. "Jock itch" is an extremely uncomfortable fungal infection which can develop from an unsanitary jockstrap. Typically, it is best to wash the fabric jockstrap with a regular load of laundry, and seperately hand-wash the plastic cup in hot, soapy water.

Paul Matisz at 04:23, 2 May 2006

2006-05-02T04:23:05Z

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A '''jockstrap''' (or simply the '''jock''', hence the slang term for [[althlete]]) is a kind of fabric underwear designed to hold a protective insert (usually [[plastic]]) to protect the [[crotch]]. The insert is often called a [[cup]]. [[SCA]] [[combat]] rules require a cup be worn at all times while [[armoured combat|fighting]].

Cleanliness is very important when dealing with a jockstrap. "Jock itch" is an extremely uncomfortable fungal infection which can develop from an unsanitary jockstrap. Typically, it is best to wash the fabric jockstrap with a regular load of laundry, and seperately hand-wash the plastic cup in hot, soapy water.

In the SCA the jockstrap-and-cup arrangement is euphemistically called the "most important piece of armour". Since it is worn in an intimate location, it is generally the one piece of armour not found in a collection of [[loaner gear]].

Examples of jockstraps and cups (sometimes of [[metal]] or [[cuir bolli]]) have been found as far back as [[Rome|Roman]] times.

A jockstrap is not quite the same as a [[codpiece]].

[[category:armour]]