We’ve all had it, the hidden jock itch enemy that somehow gets through our defences and hits us where it hurts the most, ground zero…our groin! Knowing what is the best underwear for jock itch in 2021 is only the beginning of the fight – but it is a most worthy lesson to learn.
Before you read which underwear we at Jock Itch Crusader think is best for curing your jock itch dilemma, first make sure you have a butchers hook (look!) at the following other articles on here. A combination of the right applicant such as cream or spray, plus the right underwear can really help to accelerate the healing of your jock itch, so get at them below!
– What is the best gel or cream for Jock Itch?
– What is the best soap for Jock Itch?
– 3 Weird But True Home Remedies For Jock Itch
Ok, so now you’re prepared medically, and have a whole arsenal of tools in your war chest, let’s address your wardrobe choices to achieve a jock itch free crotch!
When it comes to dressing there are a couple of major points you will want to keep in mind if you are to kick your crotch rot for good.
1. Keep it loose.
That’s right, now is not the time for tight jeans, no matter how many Emo bands you listen to. I’m not saying throw out all of your “The Used” albums, just shelf them for a couple of weeks or so (you can keep the man-fringe though) until your jock itch fixes itself up.
Just try to remember that your balls are just miniature versions of you – they hate being sweaty and confined in small spaces as much as you do. So, remember you gotta let your balls breathe! The cursed jock itch breeds in moist, dark spaces, so by keeping your clothing loose and breathable you will let more air in and keep your nether regions dry, therefore stopping the jock itch from forming in the first place! This point will play a major part in the future consideration of which underwear to choose!
2. Keep it light.
As stated in the last point, the idea when shopping for underwear is breathability. Don’t choke your chode! You want to hit it with some natural air conditioning, so for this reason start dressing like a hippie. You know what I mean, loose pants, tie die t-shirts, braids in your hair, it’ll all help! Ok, maybe not the braids, but definitely the loose, light pants! They keep the air down there swirling around, which in turn keeps your balls airy and dry.
A good test is to blow air onto the fabric. If you can feel it on the other side then it’s a great material to help with jock itch alleviation. If you can’t feel your breath, the fabric is too heavy (most jeans will fit into this category and have got to go, at least for a little while, until you overcome your jock itch problem).
3. Keep it nude!
The best clothing to cure jock itch is no clothing at all! Yep, seriously! So, for this reason you should seriously think about going “nakie” as often as you can. The most common opportunity for this is if you are home alone, or even better, you live by yourself.
If you do find yourself home alone, get funky and lose the clothes! Come on, now’s not the time to be shy – you’re in the middle of a war and you simply have to do whatever it takes.
You will feel the breeze across your privates and boy will it feel good! Trust us, in fact…get naked now! That’s an order soldier!
Ever seen the movie about that kid and the killer whale, yep this is just like that!
Ok, so in a perfect world you could just walk around naked all day. We are realists here at Jock Itch Crusader and know you can’t do that, at least not without being arrested. But at least with our tips above and the following underwear “best of” you can get your wardrobe also doing it’s bit in the fight against jock itch. And, if you combat this with the best jock itch soaps, creams or powders then you will really be on your way to winning the war!
Here are the 5 best choices for loose, light and well fitting underwear that will combat jock itch – read on!
5. Champion Men’s 3 Pack Performance Boxer Brief
To us the Champion Performance Boxer Brief is the perfect mix of technology and affordability (especially when buying the 3 pack).
The Champion Performance Boxer has all of the bells and whistles you look for in modern boxer shorts, such as moisture wicking fabrics that are gonna keep your meat and two veg cool and dry, a great design that will prevent annoying ride up, and they stretch to give you full movement,but importantly won’t lose their shape over time!
So, if you are looking for value in your underwear (who are we kidding – who isn’t!) but still want a moisture wicking fabric, then the Champion Performance Boxer Brief is the choice for you. You will not be disappointed.
IF you want to learn more about the Champion Performance Boxer Brief then read through our in depth underwear review here.
4. Fruit of the Loom Men’s Soft Stretch Knit Boxer
Quite simply – these are the best value for money underwear on the list. You can’t go past the Fruit of the Loom Soft Stretch Knit Boxer for price to value. These are the workhorse of underwear.
Fruit of the Loom has delivered the goods with this boxer. Light, super soft fabric is designed to keep you comfortable. They are a loose fit, which as you know by now, is essential for keeping moisture at bay (other remedies to fight moisture include jock itch powders).
Put simply, the Fruit of the Loom boxers are not the most high tech underwear you will come across, especially compared to some others on the list, but when it comes to bang for your buck, they’ll keep you comfy and fresh and jock itch free!
3. Adidas Men’s Sport Performance Climalite Boxer Brief
The biggest brand name on this list, Adidas bring their wealth of knowledge in sport and fashion and combine it into one hell of a boxer-brief.
If the Fruit of the Loom boxer above was a Ford Fiesta then the Adidas Climalite are more akin to an Audi A4 or a Mercedes C300.
The Adidas Performance Climalite may be a hugging fit, but the lightweight, ultra-soft fabric is specifically designed to work when snuggled up against your skin. This way it will wick away sweat and keep you dry no matter whether you are working out, competing in sports or just wearing them on a stinky hot bus back from the city.
They have a great 2 inch rim that will hug your waist without cutting into your skin or slipping around. The legs are 6 inches long and specially designed to stay in place and not to ride up or bunch on your legs, instead they will sit comfortably like a second skin!
The Climalite is your form fitting, non slip, non riding, sweat wicking powerhouse boxer-brief. It’s only negative is to your bottom line though. Their performance however, cannot be faulted.
2. Under Armour Men’s HeatGear® Performance Boxerjock® Boxer Briefs
Ok, now we are really going to lift our game. Introducing Under Armour Mens HeatGear Performance Boxerjock. With these bad boys your case of Jock Itch doesn’t even stand a chance!
A pair of these puppies will take your fight to the next level. The Under Armour HeatGear Performance Boxerjock are created using Under Armours patented HeatGear fabric. A lightweight synthetic that wicks away sweat, keeping you dry, dry, dry, my oh my!.
And odors, what odors! The HeatGear fabric contains anti-odor tech that prevents the growth of odor causing microbes. No more bacteria means no more odors.
Also, if you’re a bloke who suffers the occasional chafe between the legs then fear no more, these boxers have been designed with a “chafe free flat lock seam construction”. A bit of gibberish from their marketing people, but essentially they’ve been specially designed so the fabric doesn’t excessively rub against the skin and cause chafing. Also, the shorts won’t ride up your leg, exposing it to chafing.
Much like the Adidas Climalite’s above, these boxers will set you back a few dollars. This is the price you pay for quality though.
1. ExOfficio Men’s Give-N-Go Boxer
Ok, drum roll please…Ladies and Gentlemen…here is our winner, The ExOfficio boxers!
They simply are the best mix of tech, price, comfort and looks out there, and they are the perfect fit for alleviating and preventing the crotch rot, aka. jock itch.
And boy do they do a great job of keeping your groin feeling light, cool and most importantly…dry!
This is mainly due to the material the boxers are made out of – a nylon base moisture wicking fabric that is 94 percent nylon and 6 percent Lycra. It is this moisture wicking fabric that helps drive sweat from the area keeping moisture (jock itch’s best friend) away! It is also allows super quick drying making the ExOfficio perfect for travellers. In fact, these boxers are the quickest drying underwear of the whole lot!
Also, and this is a massive plus – the fabric is odor resistant! Yep that’s right, not only will your junk stay fresh, but any nasty odors will be kept at bay! The fabric is treated with Aegis Microbe Shield – scientifically proven to control and prevent odor-causing bacteria.
Here’s a super dooper scientific video that explains in a sciency way how Aegis Microbe Shield actually works!
These boxers are our clear favourite. They are loose fitting, sweat wicking, chafe resistant and not too hard on the wallet. Perfect. If you are looking for a more in depth review of the ExOfficio boxer then have a look at our full review here – ExOfficio Give-n-Go boxers here
Righty oh then, now that all the serious stuff is out of the way, lets have a little fun! Here are a couple more options that may not help with your jock itch, but will definitely put a smile on your dial.
The Man, The Legend – Fun Boxers
Ok, so this one’s not really gonna help too much with you beating jock itch, but these are pretty damn funny (and they do say that laughter is the best medicine!)!
Kiss Me! A real party starter!
If you’re ever looking to give your special someone a hint, these may be the perfect boxers for you. If you dare to wear them on a date you may find yourself getting either a slap across the face or getting exactly what you want. Wear them with caution!
Oh, and with these boxers – I’d definitely wait until the jock itch is all cleared up before wearing them, otherwise you could find yourself in a particularly embarrassing situation, should your lady friend follow through with your ‘written’ instructions. Don’t say we didn’t warn you.
Tuxedo – James Bond has got nothing on these!
Now, gentlemen, these bad boys are not for everyone, they are for only the most confident of men. It takes one hell of a suave, dapper dude to pull this look off. These are best for a high brow occasion, like a wedding anniversary, honeymoon, or a seductive dinner date for two (do yourself a favour and order the oysters). Just like James Bond, where ever you wear this tuxedo, action is sure to follow!
Just make sure that you have spent the time to cure your jock itch before showing this underwear off. If you don’t, you could find yourself in one hell of an awkward situation that even 007 couldn’t get out of.
With any of these 5 choices you will definitely be helping to rid yourself of Jock Itch, now and forever.
Remember that when curing jock itch, a multi pronged attack is best, so make sure you have the best cream, spray and soap to go with your underwear selection! Or, if you’re feeling especially crafty, why not try some tried but true home remedies for curing jock itch!
