Protective male garments

Abstract

A male garment includes a body having a waistband, a free-hanging pouch attached to the body and configured to receive therein genitalia of a user, a protective member positioned to protect the genitalia from impacts when the genitalia are received within the pouch, and at least one connecting member connecting the pouch to the body and configured to tense the pouch against the groin of the user when the user is wearing the male garment.

Description

PROTECTIVE MALE GARMENTSField

[0001] The present disclosure relates to clothing and in particular to protective male garments.Background

[0002] Next-to-skin clothing for men should comfortably accommodate the wearer’s genitalia. Uncomfortable pressure and / or chafing of the genital area are common problems with existing male undergarments, especially for wearers who are performing sports or other physical activities.

[0003] There is therefore a need for garments for men and boys that are more comfortable to wear than many existing garments, having regard especially to the genital area.Summary

[0004] According to a first aspect of the disclosure, there is provided a male garment comprising: a body comprising a waistband; a free-hanging pouch attached to the body and configured to receive therein genitalia of a user; a protective member positioned to protect the genitalia from impacts when the genitalia are received within the pouch; and at least one connecting member connecting the pouch to the body and configured to tense the pouch against the groin of the user when the user is wearing the male garment.

[0005] The protective member may be a rigid cup.

[0006] The pouch may comprise: a front portion; and a resiliently elastic stretch panel attached to the front portion, defining with the front portion an interior of the pouch, and comprising an opening for receiving therethrough the genitalia such that the genitalia may be received within the interior of the pouch.

[0007] The front portion may comprise a first element facing an exterior of the male garment and a second element facing the interior of the pouch. The protective member may be positioned between the first element and the second element.

[0008] The front portion may comprise an opening to allow the protective member to be positioned between, and removed from between, the first element and the second element.

[0009] The front portion may further comprise a flap for preventing the protective member from accidentally moving out of the front portion via the opening.

[0010] Each of the front portion and the stretch panel may comprise at least one top edge. Each top edge may be attached to the body.

[0011] The pouch may be attached to the body using only the at least one connecting member and each top edge of the front portion and the stretch panel.

[0012] The pouch may be attached to the waistband.

[0013] The at least one connecting member may comprise a left connecting member and a right connecting member. Each of the left connecting member and the right connecting member may connect the pouch to the body and may be configured to tense the pouch against the groin of the user when the user is wearing the male garment.

[0014] The left connecting member may connect the pouch to a left side of the body. The right connecting member may connect the pouch to a right side of the body.

[0015] The left connecting member may connect the pouch to the waistband on the left side of the body. The right connecting member may connect the pouch to the waistband on the right side of the body.

[0016] The pouch may comprise a top attached to the body, and a bottom opposite the top. The at least one connecting member may connect the bottom of the pouch to the body.

[0017] The at least one connecting member may comprise a left connecting member and a right connecting member. Each of the left connecting member and the right connecting member may connect the body to a common location on the bottom of the pouch.

[0018] The at least one connecting member may be a resiliently elastic strap.

[0019] The body may further comprise leg openings for legs of the user.

[0020] This summary does not necessarily describe the entire scope of all aspects. Other aspects, features, and advantages will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art upon review of the following description of specific embodiments.Drawings

[0021] Embodiments of the disclosure will now be described in detail in conjunction with the accompanying drawings of which:

[0022] FIG. 1 is a front view of a jockstrap according to an embodiment of the disclosure;

[0023] FIG. 2 is a front view of the jockstrap of FIG. 1 turned inside-out, according to an embodiment of the disclosure;

[0024] FIGS. 3 and 4 are cross-sectional views of male garments being worn and showing the wearer’s genitalia supported in a pouch, according to embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0025] FIG. 5 is a front view of a stretch panel, in an un-stretched state, of the pouch of any of the male garments described herein, according to an embodiment of the disclosure;

[0026] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the interior of hockey jock shorts according to an embodiment of the disclosure;

[0027] FIG. 7 is a top-down view of the interior of the hockey jock shorts of FIG. 6, according to an embodiment of the disclosure;

[0028] FIG. 8 is a front view of hockey jock pants turned inside-out, according to an embodiment of the disclosure; and

[0029] FIG. 9 is a rear view of the hockey jock pants of FIG. 8, according to an embodiment of the disclosure.Detailed Description

[0030] The present disclosure seeks to provide novel protective male garments. While various embodiments of the disclosure are described below, the disclosure is not limited to these embodiments, and variations of these embodiments may well fall within the scope of the disclosure which is to be limited only by the appended claims.

[0031] One type of male garment that embodies the present disclosure is a form of jockstrap. A jockstrap is a protective undergarment worn by men to protect the groin area, especially when playing high-impact sports such as ice hockey. A typical jockstrap includes a waistband and a supporting structure for holding in place a protective cup designed to shield the player’s groin and genitalia from pucks, sticks, and impacts that can occur during a game.

[0032] Embodiments of the disclosure are directed at a jockstrap either on its own or integrated into another garment, such as a pair of shorts or pants. When integrated into shorts, the resulting garment may be referred to as hockey jock shorts, or simply hockey shorts. When integrated into pants, the resulting garment may be referred to as hockey jock pants, or simply hockey pants.

[0033] According to embodiments of the disclosure, there is provided a male garment including a body comprising a waistband. In the case of a jockstrap the body may consist of the waistband. Alternatively, in the case of hockey shorts or hockey pants, the body may additionally comprise leg openings for legs of a user of the male garment. The male garment further includes a free-hanging pouch attached to the body and configured to receive therein genitalia of the user. The male garment further includes a protective member positioned to protect the genitalia from impacts when the genitalia are received within the pouch. The male garment further includes at least one connecting member connecting the pouch to the body and configured to tense the pouch against the groin of the user when the user is wearing the male garment.

[0034] By providing one or more connecting members, such as resiliently elastic straps, that connect the pouch to the body and tense the pouch against the groin of the user when the user is wearing the male garment, the pouch and the protective member (such as a rigid cup) may be urged into better contact with the user. This may prevent or at least inhibit the user’s genitalia from excessively moving during physical activity, such as while playing ice hockey or other contact sports. As a result, the male garment may provide both improved protection to the groin and genitalia of the user, while also providing increased comfort through the use of the pouch that receives and that may cushion the user’s genitalia.

[0035] Turning to FIG. 1 , there is shown a front view of a jockstrap 100 according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

[0036] Jockstrap 100 comprises a body 10 consisting of an elastic waistband 12. Jockstrap 100 further includes a free-hanging pouch 14 connected to a front of waistband 12. Pouch 14 is described in further detail below, and is designed to comfortably and securely receive therein genitalia of the user when the user is wearing jockstrap 100. Pouch 14 includes a protective cup (not shown in FIG. 1) designed protect the user’s genitalia from impacts when the user’s genitalia are received within pouch 14.

[0037] Jockstrap 100 further includes a pair of elasticated straps 16a and 16b interconnecting pouch 14 to waistband 12. In particular, each strap 16a, 16b is connected to a bottom of pouch 14 and to either a left side or a right side of waistband 12. As shown and described in further detail below, when jockstrap 100 is being worn by the user, straps 16a and 16b tense pouch 14 against the groin of the user and urge pouch 14 into better contact with the user. While each strap 16a, 16b is shown connected to the same location on the bottom of pouch 14, accordingto some embodiments, each strap 16a, 16b may be connected to a different location on pouch 14.

[0038] Pouch 14 further includes a front portion 13 with lateral edges 22a and 22b which may be referred to as left and right front portion edges 22a and 22b. Left and right front portion edges 22a and 22b are joined to corresponding lateral edges of a resiliently elastic stretch panel (not shown in FIG. 1), as described in further detail below. A top edge 15 of front portion 13 is connected to the front of waistband 12. Front portion 13 includes a dart seam 44 at a bottom thereof, to make front portion 13 non-flat as described in further detail below.

[0039] Turning to FIG. 2, there is shown a front view of jockstrap 100 turned inside-out. This view shows pouch 14 in more detail and in particular the elements of pouch 14 that cooperate to allow pouch 14 to receive and hold therein the user’s genitalia.

[0040] As can be seen, a resiliently elastic stretch panel 18 is connected at upper edges 19a and 19b thereof to the front of waistband 12. Stretch panel 18 has left and right stretch panel edges 17a and 17b that meet left and right front portion edges 22a and 22b along the same respective seams. Stretch panel 18 further includes an opening 11 to receive the user’s genitalia. In the illustrated embodiment, opening 11 is teardrop-shaped and has a softly-bound edge 32. A soft thread is preferably used in any stitching to bind edge 32. Alternatively, stretch panel 18 may be shaped such that sides of edge 32 are spaced apart by a constant amount near waistband 12 such that opening 11 is more U-shaped. In yet further embodiments, the upper parts of edge 32 (i.e., those portions proximate waistband 12) may be adjacent each other, or joined together such that opening 11 has an oval or elliptical shape (not shown). Regardless of the particular shape of opening 11 , stretch panel 18 is configured to define opening 11 and to provide support around and underneath the scrotum of the user in order to comfortably position the user’s genitalia forward into the interior of pouch 14.

[0041] It can be seen that the lateral sides of edge 32, and the bottom portion of edge 32, are free edges that are spaced apart from the seams at which stretch panel 18 is attached to front portion 13 (i.e., where left and right stretch panel edges 17a and 17b meet left and right front portion edges 22a and 22b). Furthermore, front portion 13 is spaced away from these edges in the forward direction. The bottom portion of edge 32 is preferably curved, whereas the lateral sides of edge 32 are generally straight, as can be seen in FIG. 2.

[0042] Stretch panel 18 may be made of a two-way or four-way stretch material such that, when jockstrap 100 is being worn, stretch panel 18 is under gentle tension. This causes stretch panel18 to be held gently without sagging against the wearer’s body in the perineal area and in the area adjacent the wearer’s inner upper thighs. Stretch panel 18 is preferably made of or faced with a soft fabric that is comfortable against the wearer’s skin. Stretch panel 18 is preferably made of a breathable fabric.

[0043] When jockstrap 100 is being worn, stretch panel 18 may extend between the wearer’s genitalia and the inner parts of the wearer’s upper thighs, thereby reducing or avoiding entirely chafing between the wearer’s genitalia and thighs. Similarly, stretch panel 18 may extend upwardly from underneath between the wearer’s genitalia and the wearer’s perineal area, thereby reducing or avoiding entirely chafing between the wearer’s genitalia and perineal area.

[0044] As can be seen from FIGS. 1 and 2, connecting straps 16a and 16b each connect pouch 14 to waistband 12 at respective left and right locations on the rear of waistband 12, that is at left and right locations along waistband 12 that are to the rear of the user when the user is wearing jockstrap 100. According to some embodiments, connecting straps 16a and 16b may be connected to different positions along waistband 12. Varying the positions at which connecting straps 16a and 16b are connected to waistband 12 may vary the degree of tension that pouch 14 is exposed to when jockstrap 100 is being worn, and as a result the degree to which pouch 14 is urged against the body of the user.

[0045] FIGS. 3 and 4 are schematic diagrams showing how, when jockstrap 100 is being worn, the wearer’s genitalia pass though opening 11 and over the bottom portion of stretch panel 18 that lies directly beneath the lower edge of opening 11. In addition, the bottom portion of stretch panel 18, beneath the lower edge of opening 11 , is gently urged upward by the elastic nature of stretch panel 18 to gently support the wearer’s genitalia from below. Meanwhile, the lateral edges of opening 11 gently contain the sides of the wearer’s genitalia and thereby help to counteract swinging from side-to-side during activity. In FIGS. 3 and 4, it can also be seen that stretch panel 18 provides a soft layer between the wearer’s genitalia and upper thighs.

[0046] FIGS. 3 and 4 also show in more detail the incorporation of a protective member, such as a rigid plastic cup, into pouch 14. In particular, front portion 13 of pouch 14 includes a front element or panel 13a spaced from a rear element or panel 13b. Front panel 13a faces the exterior of jockstrap 100 whereas rear panel 13b faces the interior of pouch 14. A protective, rigid cup 22 is provided in the space defined between front panel 13a and rear panel 13b. As such, protective cup 22 shields the genitalia from blows and other impacts when playing high- impact sports, for example hockey. As can also be seen in FIG. 3, rear panel 13b includes anopening at a top thereof to allow the user to access the space defined between front panel 13a and rear panel 13b. This allows the user to replace or remove protective cup 22 from its position within front portion 13. The opening in rear panel 13b may be closed using a flap 17 to prevent protective cup 22 from being accidentally dislodged from its position within front portion 13. Furthermore, front and rear panels 13a and 13b are not limited to single panels or pieces of fabric, and may each comprise multiple interconnected pieces of fabric.

[0047] Turning to FIG. 5, there is shown stretch panel 18 in more detail. As shown by the dotted outline in FIG. 5, the material of stretch panel 18 may be stretched from an un-stretched length L1 to a stretched length L2, while upper edges 19a and 19b are attached, for example by sewing, to waistband 12, and while a bottom edge 19c of stretch panel 18 is attached, for example by sewing, to the bottom of front portion 13. After assembly, stretch panel 18 can contract. This gathers the material of front portion 13 and helps pouch 14 to have a three-dimensional volume open to receive the wearer’s genitalia even when jockstrap 100 is being suspended from waistband 12 in preparation for being put on.

[0048] The configuration of stitching used to affix stretch panel 18 to front portion 13 preferably permits stretching along the length of the seams. For example, in the illustrated embodiment, left and right stretch panel edges 17a and 17b may be stitched using a combination of a stitch pattern and / or a thread that permits stretching along their respective lengths. In some embodiments, stretch panel 18 is stretched in length only (i.e., in a direction perpendicular to waistband 12) as it is being attached to front portion 13 during manufacture. In some embodiments, stretch panel 18 is stretched in both width and length (i.e., a four-way stretch) as it is being attached to front portion 13 during manufacture. Thus, in its relaxed, un-stretched configuration, stretch panel 18 both pulls left and right front portion edges 22a and 22b toward one another and pulls top edge 15 of front portion 13 and the bottom edge of front portion 13 toward one another. This builds volume in pouch 14 especially when taken in combination with the shaping of front portion 13 (e.g., by dart seam 44 that can be seen in FIGS. 1 and 2) which makes front portion 13 non-flat.

[0049] In some embodiments, a length measured along the material of front portion 13 from its bottom edge to top edge 15 exceeds a length measured along the fabric of stretch panel 18, when un-stretched by at least 50%. In some embodiments, a length measured along the material of front portion 13 side-to-side at the level of the bottom portion of edge 32 exceeds a length measured along the fabric of stretch panel 18, when un-stretched by 10 to 15% or more.

[0050] In some embodiments, the shaping of front portion 13 is such that, with stretch panel 18 held horizontally under just enough tension such that stretch panel 18 is generally planar with front portion 13 hanging below stretch panel 18, the center part of front portion 13 hangs well below the plane of stretch panel 18. In some embodiments, the center part of front portion 13 hangs below the plane of stretch panel 18 by a distance of 3 cm or more when jockstrap 100 is held in this test configuration.

[0051] In the illustrated embodiment, stretch panel 18 is generally rectangular. The length of attachment of left and right stretch panel edges 17a and 17b is equal to within ±10% or ±15%, for example. With jockstrap 100 lying flat, face up, left and right stretch panel edges 17a and 17b are generally straight and generally perpendicular to waistband 12. The ratio of height to width of stretch panel 18 in some embodiments is approximately about 11 :1 to about 2:1. For instance, in an example embodiment, stretch panel 18 has an un-stretched height of about 17 cm and an un-stretched width of about 10 cm.

[0052] In some embodiments, the material of stretch panel 18 has asymmetrical stretch (e.g., the coefficient of elasticity of the material has a first value in a first direction in the plane of the material and a second value different from the first value in a second direction at right angles to the first direction in the plane of the material). The material may be oriented such that it is easier to stretch the material of stretch panel 18 in a direction parallel to waistband 12 than it is to stretch the material in a direction perpendicular to waistband 12.

[0053] Various materials may be used for stretch panel 18. For example, stretch panel 18 may comprise an elasticized fabric. In one example embodiment, the fabric comprises a polyester- Spandex™ blend, and may further include an antimicrobial agent. In one example embodiment, the fabric comprises a blend of about 78% polyester, about 14% Spandex™, and about 8% XT2® polyester. XT2® may prevent bacteria from forming during activity, and may therefore assist in reducing odour generated during activity. According to some embodiments, stretch panel 18 comprises a polyester mesh fabric.

[0054] According to some embodiments, body 10 may comprise one or more natural fibres, such as cotton.

[0055] The amount of stretch of a fabric may be measured in various ways. The fabric stretch may be measured by taking a strip of material that is 30-40 cm long and 20 cm wide when taut but un-stretched, anchoring one end of the strip, pulling the other end of the strip so that the material stretches and becomes elongated, and determining the maximum stretched length afterwhich the strip will no longer return to its original length in the taut but un-stretched condition. The ratio of the maximum stretched length minus the taut but un-stretched length to the taut but un-stretched length is the fabric stretch. For example, if the strip has a taut but un-stretched length of 25 cm and a maximum stretched length of 50 cm, then the fabric stretch is (50-25) / 25=100%. In some embodiments, the material of stretch panel 18 has a stretch of 30% or more. In some embodiments, the material of stretch panel 18 has a stretch of at least 70% or at least 75%.

[0056] Stretch panel 18 may be pre-stretched relative to front portion 13 while it is being assembled to front portion 13. Thus, during assembly, stretch panel 18 is substantially stretched, while front portion 13 is not stretched or is stretched less than stretch panel 18. In some embodiments, the material of stretch panel 18 is stretched by at least 50%, 55%, or 60% while stretch panel 18 is being sewn in place. In an example embodiment, stretch panel 18 has a stretch of 100% and is stretched by 60% while at least the final seams which hold it in place are being sewn.

[0057] FIGS. 6 and 7 show different views of a pair of hockey shorts 200 incorporating the novel jockstrap described herein. Components of hockey shorts 200 are therefore labelled using the same reference numbers as used for components of jockstrap 100 seen in FIGS. 1 and 2.

[0058] In addition to the components shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 and described above, body 10 of hockey shorts 200 comprises an inner body portion 23 connected to waistband 12 and within which are formed a pair of leg openings 25 for the user to insert their legs into.

[0059] When hockey shorts 200 are held as shown in FIG. 6 with waistband 12 under gentle tension and pouch 14 hanging freely, stretch panel 18 is contracted and pulled away from front portion 13 so as to define a three-dimensional pouch between stretch panel 18 and front portion 13. The bias of stretch panel 18 to be contracted more than front portion 13 helps to cause opening 11 (described above) to be held open.

[0060] As can be seen in FIG. 6, holding waistband 12 of hockey shorts 200 open as one would do to put hockey shorts 200 on naturally causes pouch 14 to be open to receive the wearer’s genitalia which can drop into place in the pouch defined between stretch panel 18 and front portion 13. In other words, when hockey shorts 200 are held by a wearer so as to be in a ready- to-wear position (e.g., held in mid-air by waistband 12), the weight of hockey shorts 200 holds stretch panel 18 such that opening 11 is open and clearly defined. The wearer’s genitalia are thus naturally guided through opening 11 and positioned forward into the pouch as a result ofthis bias. As hockey shorts 200 are pulled on, stretch panel 18 stretches. This bias prevents the wearer’s genitalia from falling out of the pouch in use, such as during physical activity and other movement.

[0061] Furthermore, and as described above, by connecting the bottom portion of pouch 14 to respective left and right locations 17b and 17a on the rear of waistband 12, connecting straps 16a and 16b urge pouch 14 into greater contact with the wearer’s groin, further assisting to prevent excessive movement of the wearer’s genitalia during physical activity.

[0062] Similarity, FIGS. 8 and 9 show different views of a pair of hockey pants 300 incorporating the novel jockstrap described herein. Components of hockey shorts 300 are therefore labelled using the same reference numbers as used for components of jockstrap 100 seen in FIGS. 1 and 2, and hockey shorts 200 seen in FIGS. 6 and 7.

[0063] Like all clothing, hockey shorts 200 and hockey pants 300 may be made to fit different sizes of men and boys and may be made from different fabrics to suit different personal preferences and price points. Thus, individual dimensions are not critical.

[0064] In accordance with embodiments of the disclosure, it is not mandatory that stretch panel 18 be free from openings (other than opening 11). In some embodiments, stretch panel 18 comprises a continuous layer of material with no openings other than opening 11. In other embodiments, stretch panel 18 may have one or more openings around the periphery of opening 11.

[0065] It is not mandatory that the material of stretch panel 18 be different from the material(s) of inner body portion 23. In some embodiments, different fabrics are used for stretch panel 18 and for inner body portion 23.

[0066] Stretch panel 18 may optionally be formed from a plurality of pieces of fabric seamed together. For example, stretch panel 18 may be formed from three pieces of fabric, two of which extend vertically along the sides of opening 11 and one of which extends transversely across the bottom of opening 11.

[0067] Furthermore, while connecting straps 16a and 16b have been described as elasticated straps, any other suitable connecting member(s) may be used, provided that the connecting member(s) may tense the pouch against the groin of the user when the user is wearing the male garment.

[0068] According to some embodiments, only one, or more than two, straps may be used to interconnect the pouch and the body.

[0069] The word “a” or “an” when used in conjunction with the term “comprising” or “including” in the claims and / or the specification may mean “one”, but it is also consistent with the meaning of “one or more”, “at least one”, and “one or more than one” unless the content clearly dictates otherwise. Similarly, the word “another” may mean at least a second or more unless the content clearly dictates otherwise.

[0070] The terms “coupled”, “coupling” or “connected” as used herein can have several different meanings depending on the context in which these terms are used. For example, as used herein, the terms coupled, coupling, or connected can indicate that two elements or devices are directly connected to one another or connected to one another through one or more intermediate elements or devices via a mechanical element depending on the particular context. The term “and / or” herein when used in association with a list of items means any one or more of the items comprising that list.

[0071] As used herein, a reference to “about” or “approximately” a number or to being “substantially” equal to a number means being within + / - 10% of that number.

[0072] Use of language such as “at least one of X, Y, and Z,” “at least one of X, Y, or Z,” “at least one or more of X, Y, and Z,” “at least one or more of X, Y, and / or Z,” or “at least one of X, Y, and / or Z,” is intended to be inclusive of both a single item (e.g., just X, or just Y, or just Z) and multiple items (e.g., {X and Y}, {X and Z}, {Y and Z}, or {X, Y, and Z}). The phrase “at least one of’ and similar phrases are not intended to convey a requirement that each possible item must be present, although each possible item may be present.

[0073] While the disclosure has been described in connection with specific embodiments, it is to be understood that the disclosure is not limited to these embodiments, and that alterations, modifications, and variations of these embodiments may be carried out by the skilled person without departing from the scope of the disclosure.

[0074] It is furthermore contemplated that any part of any aspect or embodiment discussed in this specification can be implemented or combined with any part of any other aspect or embodiment discussed in this specification.

Claims

Claims1 . A male garment comprising: a body comprising a waistband; a free-hanging pouch attached to the body and configured to receive therein genitalia of a user; a protective member positioned to protect the genitalia from impacts when the genitalia are received within the pouch; and at least one connecting member connecting the pouch to the body and configured to tense the pouch against the groin of the user when the user is wearing the male garment.

2. The male garment of claim 1 , wherein the protective member is a rigid cup.

3. The male garment of claim 1 or 2, wherein the pouch comprises: a front portion; and a resiliently elastic stretch panel attached to the front portion, defining with the front portion an interior of the pouch, and comprising an opening for receiving therethrough the genitalia such that the genitalia may be received within the interior of the pouch.

4. The male garment of claim 3, wherein: the front portion comprises a first element facing an exterior of the male garment and a second element facing the interior of the pouch; and the protective member is positioned between the first element and the second element.

5. The male garment of claim 4, wherein the front portion comprises an opening to allow the protective member to be positioned between, and removed from between, the first element and the second element.

6. The male garment of claim 5, wherein the front portion further comprises a flap for preventing the protective member from accidentally moving out of the front portion via the opening.

7. The male garment of claim 3, wherein: each of the front portion and the stretch panel comprises at least one top edge; and each top edge is attached to the body.

8. The male garment of claim 7, wherein:the pouch is attached to the body using only the at least one connecting member and each top edge of the front portion and the stretch panel.

9. The male garment of any one of claims 1-8, wherein: the pouch is attached to the waistband.

10. The male garment of any one of claims 1-9, wherein: the at least one connecting member comprises a left connecting member and a right connecting member; and each of the left connecting member and the right connecting member connects the pouch to the body and is configured to tense the pouch against the groin of the user when the user is wearing the male garment.

11. The male garment of claim 10, wherein: the left connecting member connects the pouch to a left side of the body; and the right connecting member connects the pouch to a right side of the body.

12. The male garment of claim 11 , wherein: the left connecting member connects the pouch to the waistband on the left side of the body; and the right connecting member connects the pouch to the waistband on the right side of the body.

13. The male garment of any one of claims 1-12, wherein: the pouch comprises a top attached to the body, and a bottom opposite the top; and the at least one connecting member connects the bottom of the pouch to the body.

14. The male garment of claim 13, wherein: the at least one connecting member comprises a left connecting member and a right connecting member; and each of the left connecting member and the right connecting member connects the body to a common location on the bottom of the pouch.

15. The male garment of any one of claims 1-14, wherein the at least one connecting member is a resiliently elastic strap.

16. The male garment of any one of claims 1-15, wherein the body further comprises leg openings for legs of the user.

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