I currently have a child who is about a year and a half old, and he has a very mischievous personality.
They may aggressively jump on you if you are lying down or relaxing on the sofa.
Young children cannot control their strength, so in some cases, even adults can get injured.
Especially for men, the groin area contains the testicles, which are a sensitive area.
Scenes of fathers writhing in agony from their children's merciless kicks and body blows can probably be seen all over the world.
In my case, I felt a strong sense of danger, so I finally bought a sports-grade groin guard.
Because it was relatively inexpensive and easy to use, I thought I'd introduce this product this time.
Product Specifications
The product name on Amazon was "Adidas Groin Guard (Men's)" and it cost 2,590 yen (as of June 2019).
It falls under the category of sporting goods.
It doesn't seem to be specifically designed for any particular sport, but according to reviews, some people are using it for futsal.
I think it would probably be perfectly usable in baseball, soccer, and even some light martial arts.
It comes in black or white, and is available in sizes from XS to XL.
I have an average build, so I bought a size M, and it was just the right size (my BMI is 22).
If you're worried (or rather, if you're confident in your size), you might want to buy one size larger.
How to use
As you can probably tell from the image, this is meant to be worn over underwear.
The cup is made of a rounded, plastic-like material and is placed firmly against the crotch before being secured with a string.
The strap is made of elastic material, making it very easy to put on.
Just like with pants, there's no problem as long as you wear it so that it rests on both sides of your waist.
It is very dangerous if the cup does not properly protect the testicles all the way down to the crotch.
If the device is not properly positioned before use, the testicles may get pinched in the cup when subjected to impact.
It is extremely important to make sure that the device completely covers the area when you first put it on.
How to care for it
Inside the cup, which is inflated with a thick mesh, is a sturdy board like this.
If you remove this board, you can wash it thoroughly in a washing machine or similar appliance.
Since it's worn in a place prone to sweating, it's great that it's easy to clean.
Since it's worn over underwear and will only get slightly sweaty in hot weather, frequent washing shouldn't be necessary.
My impressions after actually using it
Wearing the cups and then tight pants like jeans makes walking quite difficult.
It can be easily attached to loose, stretchy clothing such as sleepwear, pajamas, or tracksuits.
So, I actually put it on and lay on my back playing with my child.
Even if a child were to walk over your crotch, you would still be relatively safe.
However, even with a cup on, it's impossible to completely eliminate the instinctive fear of being hit in the groin.
Even if you think you're okay, you instinctively recoil and try to protect yourself with your hands.
However, as long as you wear the cup properly, it's quite sturdy, so you're unlikely to experience any pain.
Wearing it continuously during hot weather will inevitably cause some feeling of constriction compared to wearing only underwear, but that's somewhat unavoidable.
In the summer, you naturally feel the heat, so if there are no children nearby, you'll want to take it off.
Wearing it continuously is the safest option, but it can get a little too hot to wear for extended periods.
Therefore, having to attach and detach it each time might feel like a hassle.
Also, if you get too used to wearing them, you might regret it when you take them off.
In conclusion, I felt that the comfort and practicality were sufficient considering the price.
When carrying a baby in a sling or carrier, the child's legs can sometimes touch your groin, so this seems like a reassuring solution in those situations as well.
Since it's not something you can easily remove outdoors, if you plan to wear it when going out, it's important to wear loose-fitting pants.
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