Here’s something I don’t say out loud very often, mostly because (warning) literally no one wants to know:
My balls get sweaty. (Toldya.)
If I don’t powder them properly and/or reposition them regularly, then my crotch can get sweaty, chafed and sometimes even painful by the end of a hot summer’s day.
And while most guys probably never will (and definitely never should) confess it in a blog post read by thousands of people, I’d be willing to bet that they can relate.
Enter men’s pouch underwear.
By keeping your boys nicely separated from your thighs, pouch underwear is arguably the best way to spare yourself from the dreaded batwing that even the best boxer briefs can’t prevent.
They provide a comfortable fit that prevents chafing (and, in my opinion, improves your quality of life) in addition to giving your boys some extra support.
It’s the perfect solution for men who suffer from a similar condition as the one I over-shared bravely described above.
In this post I’ll round up the best pouch underwear for men and explain what makes each one worthy of wrapping around your most prized possessions.
UPDATE:
Since first publishing this post, I’ve heard from some older men and other readers who suffer from medical conditions that are exacerbated by traditional boxer shorts.
These can include everything from so-called senior sag to more serious issues like testicular swelling and even testicular trauma.
If you need to find the right underwear to accommodate your medical condition, I strongly recommend you consult your physician.
Find the perfect pair to support your, well, perfect pair:
The Best Men’s Underwear for Ball Support
Rounding Up the Best Ball Hammock Underwear on the Market
Overall Best Ball Pouch Underwear ↓
Saxx Men’s Ultra Boxer Briefs
Features:
- 4.6 Stars on Amazon
- 944 ratings
- Ballpark pouch
- 95% Viscose, 5% Spandex
- Relaxed fit
Advantages:
No one has gently caressed more balls than Saxx, and with good reason. (Yeah, I heard it. Leaving it in!)
A pioneer in the ball hammock game, Saxx makes some of the most comfortable underwear I’ve ever tried, earning it a reputation as one of the best men’s pouch underwear brands on the market.
Their boxer briefs offer (way) more suppor than traditional boxers from old school brands like Fruit of the Loom, while doing a better job of accommodating body movements than the snug tighty whities that designers like Calvin Klein has been pushing for years.
Saxx’s claim to fam is its “ballpark” pouch, which has just enough fabric to keep your boys from rubbing up against your inner thighs, but not so much that it bunches up and gets in the way.
Saxx sells a pretty wide variety of different models, patterns and fabrics, but for everyday use your best bet is probably their Ultra line of boxer briefs.
With a 5″ inseam and a blend of viscose and spandex materials, they can comfortably be worn under shorts, skinny jeans or any other kind of pants.
Promising Review:
Saxx underwear are amazing. I only wear them now, and the ballpark pouch is a necessity. Holds your balls like a loving angelic hand.
Check out my full, in-depth Saxx underwear review to learn more about their various lines of pouch underwear.
Shinesty “Big Blue” Ball Hammock Briefs
Features:
- 4.5 Stars on Shinesty
- 719 ratings
- Ball hammock
- 95% Viscose, 5% Spandex
- Relaxed fit
Advantages:
Shinesty is easily the most irreverent of the men’s pouch underwear companies (which, given the name of this website, I obviously appreciate).
And their flagship ball hammock boxer briefs is one of the best men’s underwear pairs I’ve tried in a long time.
In addition to a great blend of viscose and spandex that provides excellent support and all day comfort, their ball hammock underwear comes in your choice of standard or fly.
So whether you like to flop over the top or sneak through a front fly, you can still enjoy the moisture-wicking ball support of the pouch.
They make ball pouch underwear in all sorts of crazy patterns, but in my opinion the sharpest look is the dark blue color on their “Big Blue” model.
Sheath Men’s Dual Pouch Underwear
Features:
- 4.3 Stars on Amazon
- 702 ratings
- Dual pouch
- 95% Modal and 5% Elastane
- No roll waistband
Advantages:
A sheath is a thing you put your sword in, and Sheath’s underwear comes with a pouch you can put your—well, you see where this is going.
While their name is a little on-the-nose, Sheath makes some sleek, sexy underwear that has a slightly different design than you usually see on this type of underwear.
Sheath’s pouch boxer briefs take a “dual pouch” approach. They feature one pouch for your sword and another for your family jewels.
They’re probably the best option for guys who want to make sure that their entire package is snug, secure and sweat-free.
Best Large Pouch Underwear ↓
Public Rec Barely There Boxer
Features:
- 4.5 Stars on PublicRec.com
- 73 ratings
- Figure forming pouch
- No-slip waistband
- 5″ inseam
Advantages:
Made from the same sweat wicking micro modal fabric as their (excellent) shirts, pants and shorts, Public Rec’s boxers are some of the best trunk underwear on the market.
Unlike some of the ball hammock underwear on this list, Public Rec’s pouch isn’t quite as snug.
It features a “figure-forming” pouch that gives you a little extra room, as opposed to the ball hammock models above, which are more supportive underwear.
It’s designed to offer both an optimal amount of room and a sufficient amount of support, so it’s a good option for guys who actually need a pair of large pouch underwear.
Separatec Dual Pouch Boxer Briefs
Features:
- 4.6 Stars on Amazon
- 2,673 ratings
- Dual pouch
- 95% Rayon, 5% Spandex
- Breathable panel between the two pouches
Advantages:
Another brand with a separate pouch for your package (and a name that’s a little on the nose), Separatec has a similar design to Sheath.
Its dual pouch underwear has a similar design, but uses different synthetnic materials:
Separatec has a mixture of rayon and spandex, rather than Sheath’s modal and elastane combo.
Separatec also has a panel between the two pouches that’s designed to allow for airflow, which will let your bad boys breathe.
Most Affordable Men’s Pouch Underwear ↓
David Archy Men’s Dual Pouch Underwear
Features:
- 4.3 Stars on Amazon
- 6,865 ratings
- Dual pouch
- Comfortable waistband and seams
- 92% Modal, 8% Spandex
Advantages:
If you’re looking for cheap underwear that still provides scrotal support and maximum comfort, look no further.
With more than 6,800 reviews on Amazon and a near-perfect rating, David Archy is one of the best-reviewed pouch underwear brands online, and comes at some of the most affordable prices.
As one reviewer on Amazon so perfectly put it when summarizing Archy’s dual pouch boxer briefs, “Holy Hot-Dog Holder!”
To which we would only add: “…Batman!”
2UNDR Mens Swing Shift
Features:
- 4.5 Stars on Amazon
- 702 ratings
- Joey pouch
- Disperses moisture
- 95% Lenzing Modal Beechwood Fiber, 5% Elastane
Advantages:
Not to be confused with kangaroo pouch underwear (on which, more below) 2UNDR calls their pouch the “Joey pouch,” which is similar in design to Saxx’s “ballpark” pouch.
One thing I like about 2UNDR is that they’ve put a lot of thought into men’s packages. (I know, I know. Look, considering the subject matter, these puns could have been much worse.)
In addition to the pouch, they’ve strategically placed the seams to avoid what they call “potential rub zones,” so that no stitching will rub up against your most sensitive areas.
Ben Sherman Boxer Briefs With Contoured Support Pouch
Features:
- 4.5 Stars on Amazon
- 300 ratings
- Contoured support pouch
- Multiple colors and patterns available
- 90% Polyester, 10% Spandex
Advantages:
Ben Sherman has inserted himself into your nether regions—and the results are as great as this phrase was gross. (#sorrynotsorry)
Ben Sherman’s entry into the world of men’s pouch underwear uses a classic polyester and spandex combo that’s sweat-wicking and fast drying, so your boys will stay dry while ensconced in the contoured support pouch.
Best Men’s Kangaroo Pouch Underwear ↓
Munsingwear Men’s Kangaroo Pouch Boxer Briefs
Features:
- 4.3 Stars on Amazon
- 313 ratings
- Comfort waist
- Kangaroo pouch
- Brushed back jacquard elastic waistband
Advantages:
Different than the dual pouch that keeps your sack secure, the kangaroo pouch is actually a horizontal fly.
Some guys think it gives them easier access to their unit while going to the bathroom, and prefer it to the old “flop over the top” move.
Munsingwear is basically the industry leader when it comes to kangaroo pouch underwear.
Their best-reviewed pair is a three-pack of tightie whities that has nearly 1,000 five-star reviews on Amazon.
But I chose to feature the boxer briefs because I can’t in good conscience recommend that you wear anything other than boxer briefs.
(You’re welcome, ladies.)
BN3TH Men’s Classic Boxer Briefs
Features:
- 4.1 Stars on Amazon
- 15 ratings
- MyPakage pouch
- 95% Modal, 5% Spandex
- Lightweight Tencel fabric
Advantages:
BN3TH’s contribution to the pouch underwear world features what they call their “MyPakage” pouch, which is similar in design to Shinesty’s “ball hammock” and Saxx’s “ballpark” pouch.
In addition to a bit of spandex, they use a lightweight fabric called a tencel modal, which is breathable, soft and designed to make your balls feel supported while simultaneously feeling like you’re not wearing any underwear at all.
Hanes Men’s Comfort Flex Fit Total Support Pouch
Features:
- 4.6 Stars on Amazon
- 1,555 ratings
- Breathable mesh pouch
- 76% Polyester, 19% Tencel Lyocell, 5% Spandex
Advantages:
Not to be outdone by new entries into the men’s underwear game, Hanes has come out with their own line of ball-supporting briefs.
Theirs uses a blend of polyester, tencel and spandex and sports a pouch that has a breahtable mesh liner, offering your boys both support and breathability.
New Balance Boxer Brief Fly Front with Pouch
Features:
- 4.6 Stars on Amazon
- 43,681 ratings
- Lightweight, 4-way stretch designed for sports
- 90% Polyester, 10% Spandex
Advantages:
New Balance’s pouch briefs use a blend of sweat-wicking polyester and stretchy spandex to keep your package comfortable all day long.
With a six-inch inseam these boxer briefs are a little longer than some of the other options on this list, and provide a degree of compression in addition to the comfortable pouch.
Kemisant Mesh Boxer Briefs with Healthy Pouch
Features:
- 5 Stars on Amazon
- 2 ratings
- Memory stretch material
- 95% Polyamide, 5% Spandex
Advantages:
Kemisan’ts pouch boxer briefs mix spandex with polyamide, a nylon fabric often found in workout clothes and other athletic apparel.
They feature what the brand calls their “healthy” pouch, which refers both to the way it protects you from chafing and the flattering shape it provides.
Reebok Performance Boxer Briefs with Fly Pouch
Features:
- 4.7 Stars on Amazon
- 786 ratings
- Breathable mesh pouch
- Polyester/Spandex Blend
Advantages:
It’s no surprise that one of the world’s best known sports brands (and top Nike competitors) has gotten in on the pouch underwear game.
Reebok’s version uses a sweat-wicking blend of polyester and spandex, making these a great option to wear while working out or playing sports.
Innersy Low-Rise Cotton Stretch Underwear with Pouch
Features:
- 4.3 Stars on Amazon
- 1,224 ratings
- Widened waistband (1.6″)
- 95% Cotton, 5% Spandex
Advantages:
Innersy’s low-rise trunks feature a contour pouch that gives your boys room to breathe without requiring too much excess fabric that can bunch up and become uncomfortable.
They also boast an open fly like the kind typically found on traditional briefs, providing easy access to those who prefer not to flop over the top.
Tommy John Air Mesh Hammock Briefs
Features:
- 5 Stars on TommyJohn.com
- 21 ratings
- “Quick-Draw” horizontal fly
- 77% Nylon Mesh, 23% Spandex
Advantages:
If you’ve ever listened to a podcast, you’ve probably heard of Tommy John.
Their brand was built around comfortable, well-made underwear that doesn’t cost a fortune, and they take the same approach to their entry into the pouch underwear game.
Their “Hammock Pouch” briefs use the company’s Air Mesh fabric, a super light and anti-microbial material that dries quickly.
And the quick-drying element is key, since it helps you avoid the dreaded “bat wing” that occurs when things get damp down there and your boys start to stick to your thigh.
UFM Underwear
Features:
- 4 Stars on Amazon
- 21 ratings
- Adjustable pouch
- 95% Bamboo viscose, 5% spandex
Advantages:
On any list of the best men pouch underwear, most of the pairs you’ll find are made from synthetic materials like polyester and nylon.
While quick-drying fabric can wick moisture and prevent unwanted sogginess and offer great support, some guys prefer to stick with (mostly) natural material on such an important part of the body.
Featuring 95% bamboo with just a bit of spandex thrown in for stretch, this UFM product provides a perfect balance between nature and nurture.
In addition to stretchy and soft fabric, it features an adjustable pouch that offers complete freedom in the amount of support offered.
(For those who prefer a longer trunk, they also offer another pair that extends further down the thigh.)
More Resources ↓
More Men’s Underwear Advice from Irreverent Gent:
- Revealed: The Most Attractive Underwear for Men (According to Women)
- In Review: Saxx Boxer Briefs
- The 9 Most Essential Mens Underwear Types
- The 19 Best Pairs of Thermal Underwear for Men
- The 35 Best Underwear Brands for Men
- The 15 Best Mens Bamboo Underwear Brands
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Banner image via Saxx
The Recap ↓
Summary
A pioneer in the pouch underwear game, Saxx’s bread and butter is its “ballpark” pouch, which has just enough fabric to prevent chafing, but not so much that it gets in the way.
