Why use genital protection

SHOULD WOMEN WEAR PROTECTIVE CUPS?

Posted by Ben Thye · January 30, 2020

Everyone has seen it.  A guy takes a hard hit to the balls in sports and we all groan and think “Wow, I hope he had his athletic cup on”. But what about women?

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WHY SHOULD GUYS WEAR GROIN PROTECTION?

Posted by Ben Thye · January 30, 2020

Nothing is more painful to a man than a hard groin hit!  And unfortunately many men and boys purchase their first cup after that first hit.  So why is that? 

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WHAT IS THE CHALLENGE OF PROTECTING A GUY’S GROIN?

Posted by Ben Thye · January 30, 2020

As boys, we learn how sensitive our balls are, and learn very early to keep our hands out in front so we don't get “racked” by other kids.  As we started playing sports we learned that our hands can’t prevent impacts, the pain, and a real genital injury becomes a focus for the first time. 

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WEARING A GROIN CUP: Where we are today (Part 2)

Posted by Ben Thye · January 29, 2020

While the modern groin cup can help males with the horrible pain of a groin hit, and even serious injury, many males choose not to wear one, or only occasionally. But a right-fitting, right-shaped, and secure groin cup can reduce injury and, in many cases, pain as well. 

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WEARING A GROIN CUP: Where we started (Part 1)

Posted by Ben Thye · January 29, 2020

The ubiquitous jockstrap was invented in 1874 by Bike Athletic and they are also often (incorrectly) credited with the invention of the athletic cup as well.

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