Support underwear

Abstract

An improved garment, more particularly a men's undergarment for use during horse riding and other high-impact sports, or other activities. This invention serves to position and maintain the penis of the user in an upright, vertical position, thereby protecting the user's genitals from injury and discomfort, regulating temperature, potentially preventing bladder leakage. The garment is comprised mainly of a waistband and a main undergarment body, as well as a positioning strap which is transversely attached to the front interior face of the undergarment body, providing accommodation and support for the vertical placement of the penis of the user.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An undergarment comprising:
 a waistband portion, wherein the waistband portion wraps around the waist of a user and secures the undergarment;   an undergarment body portion, having a front interior face that covers the genitalia of the user;   a positioning band, wherein the band is in the shape of a strip and located at the front interior face of the undergarment body portion of the undergarment, facing the user.   
     
     
         2 . The undergarment according to  claim 1 , wherein the undergarment body portion covers the genitalia, groin, and/or buttocks of the user. 
     
     
         3 . The undergarment according to  claim 1 , wherein the positioning band is sewn into the undergarment at its ends, thereby forming a space between the positioning band and the undergarment body for placement of the penis. 
     
     
         4 . The undergarment according to  claim 1 , wherein the positioning band is covered by a fabric layer on one or more of its sides. 
     
     
         5 . The undergarment according to  claim 1 , wherein the positioning band is an elastic material, including rubber, elastane, polyester, and/or blends thereof 
     
     
         6 . The undergarment according to  claim 1 , wherein the undergarment is integral to a larger garment, covering part or all of the legs or torso of the user. 
     
     
         7 . The undergarment according to  claim 1 , wherein the positioning band has a central portion that is narrower in width than end portions of the strip.