Why Some Athletes Secretly Train Without Underwear in 2026

Why Some Athletes Secretly Train Without Underwear in 2026

By Dr. Chris S., Male Health Doctor.

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Last Updated Mar 3.2025

DISCLAIMER: These suggestions are based on general advice. For any persistent pain, consult a medical professional.

What this athlete revealed SHOCKED me more than his diagnosis!

Last year, a young NBA professional athlete came to my office for a consultation. For confidentiality reasons, I won’t disclose his name.

After several exams, we diagnosed a retractile testicle — a condition often associated with excess heat, friction, and prolonged compression in the groin area.Before discussing treatment, I asked him one simple question:

 

“What do you usually wear during training?”


 He looked at me and said:

 

“Nothing. I train without underwear. Boxers bother me too much. I don’t feel free in my movements. When I train, I want full focus. I don’t want my underwear interrupting me.”
 

That answer stayed with me...

Athletes want two things: Performance and Focus

Athletes are different. They don’t train “for fun”. They train for results.

And they want one thing above all else:

 

No distractions.

 

Your body is your tool. Your instrument. Your weapon.

Everything that touches it must be: optimized, adapted and precise.

 

If something creates friction, pressure, heat, or mental noise —
it doesn’t belong in your training routine.

Why Underwear Breaks Athletic Focus

Poorly designed underwear creates constant friction between the thighs, causing irritation and disrupting natural movement. Tight or unstable waistbands apply pressure or force repeated readjustments, breaking concentration mid-training. Sweat-trapping fabrics increase heat and discomfort, destroying rhythm, flow, and focus — exactly what athletes rely on to perform at their best.

1. Cotton is TERRIBLE even for daily wear

Most mainstream boxers are made of cotton.

Cotton:

  • traps heat
  • holds sweat
  • sticks to the skin
  • increases friction during running, jumping, footwork

Then comes the fit.

 

Too tight at the waist → red marks, pressure.
Too loose → constant adjustments, loss of concentration.

 

That wet, humid sensation mid-session?

It’s one of the fastest ways to lose flow.

 

Under these conditions, expecting full focus is unrealistic.

 

And yes — performance drops.

2. “Sport” underwear makes it WORSE!

Athletes often try “performance underwear” next.

But most of them share the same issues:

  • synthetic fabrics that irritate the skin
  • excessive compression
  • constant awareness of pressure

From a medical standpoint, this matters.

Clinical literature shows that excessive heat and friction around the testicular area negatively affects sperm quality and hormonal balance, including testosterone.

 

And testosterone matters. For:

  • muscle growth
  • recovery
  • drive
  • performance

Athletes want control.
Not compression.

3. Why SILK makes sense for men who train

At first, the idea sounds counterintuitive.

Silk? But physiologically, it’s one of the most intelligent materials available.

Silk is:

  • naturally smooth → reduces friction
  • thermoregulating → controls heat
  • breathable → keeps skin dry
  • extremely soft → no sensory noise

When combined with spandex, silk becomes responsive.
It stretches with the body, not against it, maintaining natural movement patterns.
This reduces friction, pressure, and sensory distraction — creating a near weightless feel.
For athletes, less sensation means more focus.

Why I recommend ARES Underwear?

As a physician specializing in male health, I’ve recommended ARES Underwear to over 1,000 patients, including athletes.

ARES isn’t fashion.
It’s equipment.

Designed for men who move, train, compete, and demand precision.

A waistband that maintains

Secure, but never aggressive. No red marks.

An optimized thigh length

Enough coverage to prevent friction.
Enough freedom to never interfere.

Intelligent compression

Stabilizes movement without squeezing.
Support without resistance.

What Athletes Notice Immediately after Wearing Ares

Not marketing words. Real feedback.

Alex, 34, Cross-training & Strength

That’s honestly the first thing that hit me. Once the workout starts, I completely forget I’m wearing underwear. No friction, no pressure, nothing pulling or shifting. It just disappears — which is exactly what I want when I train hard.

Mark, 29, Long-Distance Runner

Long runs used to destroy my inner thighs. Even with ‘sport’ underwear, I’d finish red and irritated. With ARES, I can run for over an hour without any burn. That alone changed my training consistency.

Julian, 41, Amateur Boxer

Boxing is all about concentration and timing. Before ARES, I’d constantly feel my waistband or fabric rubbing during footwork. Now, there’s nothing breaking my focus. I stay locked in from warm-up to the last round.

Davis, 35, Football & Weight Training

I didn’t say anything at first. But after a few weeks, my partner literally asked what I changed. Less odor, better fit, and apparently… it looks better too. That was a bonus I wasn’t expecting.

Sam, 52, Gym & Conditioning

It’s hard to explain, but everything feels… cleaner. Less sweat trapped.
No damp feeling sticking to the skin. After training, I feel fresher instead of overheated and uncomfortable.

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