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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]]. |
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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 |
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. |
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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]]. |
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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. |
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Revision as of 22:31, 7 May 2006
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 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 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.
Examples of jockstraps and cups (sometimes of metal or cuir bouilli) have been found as far back as Roman times.
A jockstrap is not quite the same as a codpiece.
