Do I need an athletic support?

"User" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:<[email hidden]>...

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Its a serious question... Tonight I went on my longest run
to date, and about 3/4 of the way through, my testicles
really started to ache. By the end of the run, my abdomen
had a dull ache from about my belly button down. I wear
boxer briefs and shorts when I run. I've never encountered
this pain before, but then, I've never run for as long as
I just did.

I'm not a sports kind of a guy, and I've never worn an
athletic support, but my assumption is that it keeps the
testicles from bouncing around, which is what I suspect is
causing the pain.

Sorry for being so candid, but I *really* enjoyed my run
tonight, a first for me, I have an ear-to-ear grin, a real
sense of accomplishment. Only problem, instead of icing
down my shins, I'm icing down something else!

Thanks for any words of advice.

I just run in cheap briefs, or some other moderately
restrictive underwear (Speedo swimming trunks are good
too). As you get older, gravity affects your tackle, and
the rather flimsy liner in most running shorts is not up
to the job.

Edward
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Quoted message said:

Its a serious question... Tonight I went on my longest run
to date, and about 3/4 of the way through, my testicles
really started to ache. By the end of the run, my abdomen
had a dull ache from about my belly button

down.

Quoted message said:

I wear boxer briefs and shorts when I run. I've never
encountered this

pain

Quoted message said:

before, but then, I've never run for as long as I
just did.

I'm not a sports kind of a guy, and I've never worn an
athletic support,

but

Quoted message said:

my assumption is that it keeps the testicles from bouncing
around, which

is

Quoted message said:

what I suspect is causing the pain.

Sorry for being so candid, but I *really* enjoyed my run
tonight, a first for me, I have an ear-to-ear grin, a real
sense of accomplishment. Only problem, instead of icing
down my shins, I'm icing down something else!

Thanks for any words of advice.

I am not a man so I have no idea if my concern is valid...
maybe other runners (male) could comment. Have you had a
prostate exam? just a though...hope I haven't offended you
by making this suggestion. jojo

"User" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:<[email hidden]>...

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Its a serious question...

No, not really, with a [censored] and balls as tiny and atrophyed
as much as yours it really is a mute question.

User said:

Its a serious question... Tonight I went on my longest run
to date, and about 3/4 of the way through, my testicles
really started to ache. By the end of the run, my abdomen
had a dull ache from about my belly button down. I wear
boxer briefs and shorts when I run. I've never encountered
this pain before, but then, I've never run for as long as
I just did.

I'm not a sports kind of a guy, and I've never worn an
athletic support, but my assumption is that it keeps the
testicles from bouncing around, which is what I suspect is
causing the pain.

Sorry for being so candid, but I *really* enjoyed my run
tonight, a first for me, I have an ear-to-ear grin, a real
sense of accomplishment. Only problem, instead of icing
down my shins, I'm icing down something else!

Your own experience suggests you need support. I feel
blessed I can go out running in my running shorts with
nothing more than their thin netting to counter gravity.
The fact that you can't suggests you are blessed in
other ways 😉.

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Its a serious question... Tonight I went on my longest run
to date, and about 3/4 of the way through, my testicles
really started to ache. By the end of the run, my abdomen
had a dull ache from about my belly button down. I wear
boxer briefs and shorts when I run. I've never encountered
this pain before, but then, I've never run for as long as
I just did.

I'm not a sports kind of a guy, and I've never worn an
athletic support, but my assumption is that it keeps the
testicles from bouncing around, which is what I suspect is
causing the pain.

You don't say what kind of boxers or shorts you're using.

Running shorts have a brief liner that works well enough for
most guys.

There are boxers that are meant for running that should give
you support as good as most briefs. There are also various
running briefs. I've tried briefs from HIND and Champion.
The HIND ones were very good, the Champion ones were awful.
I only use this for winter (for extra warmth)

Cheers,
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"User" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:<[email hidden]>...

Quoted message said:

Its a serious question... Tonight I went on my longest run
to date, and about 3/4 of the way through, my testicles
really started to ache. By the end of the run, my abdomen
had a dull ache from about my belly button down. I wear
boxer briefs and shorts when I run. I've never encountered
this pain before, but then, I've never run for as long as
I just did.

I'm not a sports kind of a guy, and I've never worn an
athletic support, but my assumption is that it keeps the
testicles from bouncing around, which is what I suspect is
causing the pain.

I suspect the car jump-starting cables clamped onto your
nuts could be the cause too. Release those and they'll feel
better right away.

I think you meant "atrophied" and "moot". If your going to
be a [censored] about a [censored], at least be accurate.

Elvis

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No, not really, with a [censored] and balls as tiny and
atrophyed as much as yours it really is a mute question.

Stop whining. I'm sure any problem you have in the genital
region is a small one.

I'm surprised no one has suggested the simple $5 lightweight
swim/jog supporter. I experience similar discomfort when the
testicles are bounced and pinched between the legs and I
find these to be the best answer-- far more comfortable than
compression shorts or the standard supporters.

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Quoted message said:

Its a serious question... Tonight I went on my longest run
to date,

and

Quoted message said:

about 3/4 of the way through, my testicles really started
to ache. By

the

Quoted message said:

end of the run, my abdomen had a dull ache from about my
belly button

down.

Quoted message said:

I wear boxer briefs and shorts when I run. I've never
encountered

this pain

Quoted message said:

before, but then, I've never run for as long as I
just did.

I'm not a sports kind of a guy, and I've never worn an
athletic

support, but

Quoted message said:

my assumption is that it keeps the testicles from
bouncing around,

which is

Quoted message said:

what I suspect is causing the pain.

Sorry for being so candid, but I *really* enjoyed my run
tonight, a

first

Quoted message said:

for me, I have an ear-to-ear grin, a real sense of
accomplishment.

Only

Quoted message said:

problem, instead of icing down my shins, I'm icing down
something

else!

Quoted message said:

Thanks for any words of advice.

Remember nature intended all the undergear to be open and
free - support is not natural. Running and dangling is
natural...

Well... considering that you have zero support with boxer
shorts... you probably don't need anything more than plain
old briefs or a pair of running shorts with a built-in
brief liner.

--
Nova Scotia, Canada

jojo said:

I am not a man so I have no idea if my concern is valid...
maybe other runners (male) could comment. Have you had a
prostate exam? just a though...hope I haven't offended you
by making this suggestion. jojo

I'm a man, but I no longer have a prostate. Got it removed
1/12/04 after it caught cancer. 8) However, before that It
was pretty large (50gm), and I never had a problem. It's
located next to the rectum, quite far from the testicles, so
it's unlikely to cause that problem.

It's possible to have a twisted testicle, though, and this
is a serious condition. From what I understand it's quite
painful, and because it cuts off circulation, can cause
infection leading to gangrene.

I wonder if the problem could be caused by being held too
snug, causing some twisting. Perhaps somewhat looser
clothing would allow a twist to return to the natural
position? Just a guess.

--
Wake

I nominate Wakely Purple to be the official rec.jogging
expert on all things testicular.