groin protector

Protective genital guard

A groin protector is a piece of protective equipment worn to shield the genitals from impact, typically during contact sports or combat.

Athletes in baseball, hockey, martial arts, and cricket wear them.

Also called a cup, athletic cup, or box (British).

He forgot his groin protector and took a knee right to the crotch.

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body armor · crotch · sports · contact sport · guard · shell · hockey · martial arts · combat sports · low blow · kick · foul play · impact · foam · plastic · sensitive · sports equipment · equipment

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body area protected

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Protective head covering

headgear · face mask · chest protector · shin guards · knee pads

protection vs. exposure

groin protectorunprotected

Without safeguard or shield

vulnerable

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG