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Does penis size affect which cup size I should wear?

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Of course! Your penis and testicles must fit inside the cup.

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Should I dispose of the cup when I throw out a used jockstrap, or can I reuse it?

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If it still fits your genitals, then you can certainly use the old cup with a new jockstrap if you'd prefer.

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There is no way I can fit everything in any of the cups I have used. Do they make bigger cups?

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I appreciate that Dick's Sports sells an XL cup. You usually have to order them online.

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Are there any alternatives to cups?

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Not really, just dozens of different choices. A cup (and the way it fits) is a very personal choice. I have a brand that I love and wear every day -- a teammate of mine hates the same one. Trial and error is the best way to chose.

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Doesn't it go in before it is put on?

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If you read the directions it does suggest that, but the pictures show the cup alone to illustrate what parts of your personals go where in the cup.

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Can I wear a cup if I am a girl?

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Sure. I'm not sure what kind of protection a traditional cup will offer, but go for it.

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Do protective cups come in different sizes?

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Yes, they do.

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Do they make cups for large people?

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Yes, there are cups that will fit people of any and every size.

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Can I get support without using a cup while playing sports?

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Yes, you would just want to use a jockstrap without a cup. They make several jocks without a pocket for a cup.

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How do I determine the size of the cup?

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Trial and error. I have tried normal size cups, but have found that XL size is best for me.

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Where do I put my testicles when I wear a cup?

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Your testicles should always be at the bottom of the cup. The position of your penis is the only choice you have to make based on the shape of the cup. Always position your penis sideways across the top of the cup when using flatter triangular shaped cups, or, if it's a banana style cup, you can choose to position your penis in whatever direction is most comfortable based on your anatomy. I always position my penis either straight upwards or horizontally so that my testicles have as much room to themselves as possible.

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Does my penis go in the bigger part of the cup?

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No, your testes go there; your penis goes in the narrow part of the cup. It is explained more fully in the directions.

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Do older men doing moderate exercise need an jockstrap more than younger men doing the same?

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Yes. Older men generally need more support because their testicles hang lower.

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