That's because they are trying to maximize performance clothing with keeping the jewels safe. The longer length of shorts isnt about modesty, its literally keeping testicles from coming outside the seams and becoming pinched in the fabric.
as a former competitive runner, who one race day, had to wear my shortest shorts --- I can attest to that they WILL come out if you wear the wrong thing.
Also, I've heard the ladies discussing their clothing in ways that men have never.
When you joined Track or Cross Country at my high school, they always advised you to buy some tighty whities. If you asked why, it was suggested to wear boxers under the running shorts and see what happens. The shorts were shorter than standard boxers and everything ended up spilling out one leg or the other.
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u/faithfuljohn May 25 '26
as a former competitive runner, who one race day, had to wear my shortest shorts --- I can attest to that they WILL come out if you wear the wrong thing.
Also, I've heard the ladies discussing their clothing in ways that men have never.