Thanks for the replies and the advice.

Unfortunately, the underwear thing seems moot as I wear boxer briefs (and have for quite a while) in an effor to relieve this situation (no luck so far). I know about the cupping your balls thing when you sit down, but that's kinda inappropriate to do in public (i HATE getting on an airplane...those small seats...ouch, i'm hurting just thinking about it).

another problem is it seems like my pants don't fit right anymore. I've had to go up a waist size to accomodate my legs and butt, but my waist is actually the same size, so one size up is too big, while the correct waist makes me feel like i'm in a vise because of my ass and butt.