I recently had laparoscopic surgery for a hernia. The most frustrating part of the recovery was the pain in the scrotum. My underwear wasn't any more supportive than a loincloth, but it helped. It's worth it. Size matters: too tight or too loose and you're going to hurt yourself. Also, I had more swelling in the afternoon than in the morning, so resizing to a larger size later in the day helped. You may want to take 2 or even 3 sizes to make sure you get the right one. Believe me, the boys are worth it.