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    My cup gets quite stinky after exercise. Is this normal?
    Community Answer
    Of course! Men sweat a lot down there. Just wash it regularly if it bothers you, and always wash the jockstrap/shorts.
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    Can I get one to make my penis not bulge?
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    There are some protective cups on the market that have a more narrow and shallow depth in design so that they fit closer to the body. These are not ideal when it comes to protecting the male anatomy in contact sports, law enforcement, or any other type of situation where the testicles are at risk of being struck. Most new and efficient designs in athletic cups are more domed, wider at the point and over all more deep in design because the purpose is to create a protective shield around the testicles and penis. More designers of protective athletic equipment are realizing that this design is more effective. Therefore, the larger, more bulging design of the cup, the more protective it is.
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    Should my balls be fitted inside the pocket?
    Community Answer
    Yes. Otherwise, it's painful, and the cup becomes pretty useless.
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    Will it hurt my penis?
    Community Answer
    You should adjust your penis to a comfortable position. If you do, you should not feel any pain.
  • Question
    Should I wear underwear over an athletic cup?
    Community Answer
    Yes, wear tight-fitting sport trunks or compression shorts over your jock strap and cup.
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    What if it makes my penis look huge?
    Community Answer
    It shouldn't. That is not its purpose. If it does, you bought one that was too large.
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    Do I put on boxers under or over the athletic supporter?
    Community Answer
    You should wear underwear over the cup. Make sure the cup is close to the skin and fits snug.
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    What should I do if my penis is red and sensitive to the touch after wearing my cup?
    Community Answer
    Wash the area with warm water and cover it with hand cream or a soothing salve. Let it air dry completely before getting dressed. If it happens again, you may be wearing the wrong size cup, or you may need to purchase a different kind of cup that won't cause irritation.
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    I wear a cup for baseball and my cup sticks out like crazy. I wear loose pants too. The cup fits me perfectly. How do I keep it from being so obvious?
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    Pull the waistband up higher. I had the same problem because the fabric between your balls and the cup acts like a spring. I pull it up about where my bellybutton as it will always stick out a bit but it is way less noticeable doing that. Use the kind with compression shorts.
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