How to Choose an Athletic Cup
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If you are playing a high-impact sport such as baseball, football or basketball, choosing the right athletic cup is crucial to protecting your groin area. The purpose of an athletic cup along with a jock strap is to lift, support and protect a man's testicles from collisions that happen on the playing field.
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