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Why do men wear cups?

Updated: 12/14/2022
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Men wear cups to protect their testicles from damage. If the testicles are struck severely it can cause extreme pain and possibly infertility from testicular bruising, bleeding, or rupturing. Also, if a testicle is twisted on the cord which it hangs from, it shuts off the blood supply to it (this is called a testicular torsion).

Unlike female humans, males have their reproductive organs on the outside of their bodies. This means that their genitals are not protected by the skeleton like the genitals of females, making them much more vulnerable to injury. The testicles are the most sensitive parts of the body, and also tend to bounce or flop during sports or other vigorous activities. Therefore, men wear groin cups as protection from extremely painful (and embarrassing) injuries that could lead to infertility and also to restrain them from uncomfortable bouncing. Always wear a groin cup and jockstrap to protect your genitals during contact sports or self-defense classes!

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