How to Wear a Langot

A langot is a type of loincloth traditionally worn by men in the Indian subcontinent. Similar to a jockstrap, it's made up of a fabric triangle with ties at the top and a long strip of fabric hanging from the bottom. Once you get it into place, it's a simple matter of wrapping and tying the straps correctly. Some people wear a langot while lifting weights, doing yoga, or in sports like wrestling, where they might require protection in the genital area.

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Tying the Langot

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  1. It should have a side where you can feel the seams and a side where you can't. To make it more comfortable, the seamless side should face towards your body when you start getting it in place. [1]
  2. Place the long, flat edge of the triangle, which should have two straps extending from it, at the top of your backside.Grab one strap in each hand and bring each one around to the front so that you're pulling the fabric taut against your bottom. [2]
    • The long strip of fabric, or the point of the triangle, should be hanging behind you and between your legs.
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  3. Reach between your legs and grab the fabric. Pull it between your legs, making sure to keep it straight and smooth as you do. Bring it up to your waist and throw the end over your shoulder. [3]
    • When pulling the fabric tight, make sure your genitals are tucked against your body and pointed backward.
    • Throwing the long piece over your shoulder will keep it out of the way while you tie your langot in the front.
  4. Pull them around so they're tight and then loop one string over the other like you're starting to tie a square knot , or like you're beginning to tie your shoes. [4]
    • This should be about at your natural waist.
  5. Pulling the strings tight, wrap them around your back. Pass them by each other and bring them to the front again on the opposite sides. Keep the strings tight while you're doing this. [5]
  6. Knot the strings slightly towards one side of your hips, rather than in the center of your body – this will make the langot a little more comfortable once it's tied. Then, pull the strings tight and then tie a bow, as if you were tying a pair of shoelaces. This will secure the langot. [6]
  7. Pull the long piece of fabric off your shoulder and let it hang over the knot you just tied. Reach through your legs from the back and grab it to pull it through your legs. Pull it taut, and then tuck the end in the top of the triangle at the back. [7]
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Wearing a Langot for Physical Activity

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  1. The langot works much like a jock strap, so it can be used in contact sports like football, soccer, or cricket, where your genitalia could potentially be hurt. It's often worn in traditional forms of wrestling. To protect this area, insert a cup under the langot. [8]
    • Make sure your athletic cup fits properly. It should cover your genitalia completely and fit up against your body.
    • Once you have the langot in place, slip the cup underneath the fabric, positioning it over your genitalia, which should be up against your body and pointed toward the back. The rounded end of the cup should be toward the front.
  2. Langots have traditionally been worn during strength training, as they allow for freedom of movement. However, if your goal is to prevent a hernia, you should opt for a different undergarment. The tightness of the langot can actually cause hernias in some wearers. [9]
  3. Traditionally, many yogis wore only a langot during yoga and nothing else. That's because it allows for high flexibility while you're moving through various yoga poses. [10]
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      1. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZuBxjUW64SY&feature=youtu.be&t=90
      2. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nx1QRBo_Ajk&feature=youtu.be&t=260
      3. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nx1QRBo_Ajk&feature=youtu.be&t=268
      4. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZuBxjUW64SY&feature=youtu.be&t=150
      5. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nx1QRBo_Ajk&feature=youtu.be&t=282
      6. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZuBxjUW64SY&feature=youtu.be&t=205
      7. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZuBxjUW64SY&feature=youtu.be&t=275
      8. ↑ https://www.urologyhealth.org/patient-magazine/magazine-archives/2014/spring-2014/ask-a-urologist-athletic-cups-and-supporters
      9. ↑ https://www.mensxp.com/health/body-building/34535-you-don-t-really-need-to-wear-a-langot-or-jockstrap-while-weight-training-here-s-why.html
      1. ↑ https://sandhubhamra.com/2015/10/11/what-to-wear-for-your-yoga-practice/

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