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Should men wear underwear with a pouch to support the testicles?

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Not particularly: Men have survived for thousands of generations before underwear of any sort was devised. They actually are outside the body because they function better at a cooler than core body temperature. What you wear is a comfort/personal choice. Do what the spirit moves you to do.

Dr Hodge agreed

Answered 9/3/2018

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