Male Support Stockings

Needs for Male Support Stockings

Vein and circulation-related problems are mostly discussed in relation to women, but men also suffer from aching, tired, heavy legs, swelling, varicose veins and spider veins. They can also be prone to deep vein thrombosis and other such diseases. Compression garments are a proven therapy for such problems, and can also prevent or slow the development of vein disorders.

Sources for Male Support Stockings

A primary online shop for compression garments is Make Me Heal. They divide their therapy leg wear for men into three categories: calf/knee high compression, thigh high compression and pantyhose compression. For most men, the calf/knee high compression wear is preferable and all that is needed for mild problems and concerns.

The selection ranges from the inexpensive Truform therapeutic support sock, which has the look of a standard business wear sock but offers compression to relieve leg fatigue and swelling associated with prolonged sitting or standing. The Truform sock and stockings are designed for people who may be overly sedentary or active and want to keep their legs looking and feeling their best. The compression levels range from 15-25 mmHg and the site has a glossary explaining what compression levels mean--and which one might best suit you.

Other stockings available include the Sigvaris Cotton Compression Stockings, which are medical stockings providing graduated compression to promote better blood flow and circulation. The stockings are ideal for active men, those who sit and stand for long hours at any one time, or men with sensitive skin.

The high-end and still fashionable Jobst Men’s Compression Stockings are for men with more serious leg and vein problems. The stockings actually provide massage action and are made of micro-fiber yarns to keep feet cool and dry. A comfort band ensures they stay up all day long without any restrictive binding.

The popular Jobst line of male support stockings is also available at Healthy Legs, which offers free shipping on all orders over $75 and often has online coupons available. They do not charge sales tax and rebates are available on some items. The Jobst Thigh High Moderate Compression stocking is currently marked at more than 50% off the suggested retail price. This stocking, available in black or khaki, is made of nylon, Spandex and silicone and can be helped to stay on via a roll-on adhesive.

Style and Support Stockings

For the man who likes to embrace the woman within and needs a bit of support while doing so, the new brand Gerbe Legwear fits the bill exactly. Available via Comfilon, the legwear is called ACTIVSKIN and is designed for the athlete as well as the overly sedentary. The site assures buyers it’s not a fetish site, and indeed, these tights can be worn for purely therapeutic reasons, but there is no denying that their excellent design gives a male leg a particularly sexy, smooth, feminine look. You get all this while also being provided with full leg support, climate control, an energizing massage and protection from chafing or insects during extreme activity.

Discuss Male Support Stockings

The issue of male support stockings, whether for medical or fetish reasons, can be very sensitive and thus the need for support by way of a discussion forum can be a big help. There are several online forums for men who wear stockings; search around to find the one that best suits you. Two popular forums include:

• Stockings HQ
  • This is more geared towards the transvestite.
• Support Stockings Info
  • This is sponsored by Healthy Legs and is for men whose needs are strictly medical.