Female Protection

[reawl]

I don't know how much nterest there is in a product like this, but shown here is a "tuck under guard" which is basically a female cup.

There's a girl in our club who is always complaining about "being raped by [fener X]'s foil" and she said she wondered if such a thing existed.

Just FYI.

[ReverseLunge]

Kinky post. Kinky picture. Very kinky.

[cornflower]

Kinky post. Kinky picture. Very kinky.

Interesting... I've never been hit in the crotch by a sword before. Must really hurt. I've been hit in the titties before, and boy man that hurts like freakin' hell, and that's why I bought a bustier. Hmm... I just might look into that crotch protection thing, but I don't know if it's worth it... any other opinions, girls?

[MyraTrue]

While part of me winces at the idea of the female cup... I have to admit I've had reason to wish I had one on. I've been hit in the groin, and while its not as bad as it seems to be for men, it hurts. It hurts a WHOLE LOT. But gratefully for me, it doesn't happen often. I do, however, know a female fencer who gets hit there A LOT, and might consider it.

And not so much a kinky picure... but the idea of a feminine cup is strange.

[D+F+P=Hadouken!]

I use a boiled leather plate in my jockstrap instead of a cup. It protects my bits and pieces as well as a cup, and is not near as uncomfortable as the plastic variety. I suppose it would work for females, as it would stop the blade from going north and hurting you. 8-12 ounce leather provides adequate protection for me. It should do the same for you. Also, make sure to boil the leather, and make sure to use vegetable tanned leather. If you want instruction on how to boil it, ask some SCA members for instruction, as this is what they do to get their jollies(believe me, I was one).

[Max]

I use a boiled leather plate in my jockstrap instead of a cup. It protects my bits and pieces as well as a cup, and is not near as uncomfortable as the plastic variety. I suppose it would work for females, as it would stop the blade from going north and hurting you. 8-12 ounce leather provides adequate protection for me. It should do the same for you. Also, make sure to boil the leather, and make sure to use vegetable tanned leather. If you want instruction on how to boil it, ask some SCA members for instruction, as this is what they do to get their jollies(believe me, I was one).

Interesting. And why am I not surprised this is an sca idea?

[achilleus]

Interesting. And why am I not surprised this is an sca idea?

Because it would be far too easy to go online or to a store and by a cup with flexible sides that allows for easy movement and top notch protection...

[D+F+P=Hadouken!]

A plastic cup is too restrictive, and not at all comfortable. Leather and it just feels like thick underwear.

[cowpaste]

I hate jock straps and cups. They always feel really awkward and uncomfortable for me (maybe I should increase the cup size up from "Child - Small"). Anyway, the leather sounds like a good idea, but I don't think I would get used to that either. I perfer nothing. Whenever I am hit there, it is usually not on the jewels area, so it is not that bad.

[achilleus]

Rather than add to the endless debate of cup or no cup, I will merely add 2 comments:

Cups have improved. Some are contoured for comfort, and some have flexible edges that allow for comfort, and ease of lateral movement. Check the previous threads for links and webpages.

And lastly, I used to coach kids, and I have to say, not a single young girl who started ever found the breast protector(s) comfortable from the get go. They got used to 'em, and now can't imagine fencing without.

Same way for me wearing a cup.

[Inquartata]

I use a boiled leather plate in my jockstrap instead of a cup.

Heh, are you saying that you're cuir?

( Sorry, I couldn't resist the pun.

[D+F+P=Hadouken!]

Heh, are you saying that you're cuir?

( Sorry, I couldn't resist the pun.

Nice, were you also an SCA member?

[Inquartata]

Yes. ( Plus more characters. )

[CarlKnoch]

I find that early on I had many close calls to the groin when fencing. I find that this doesn't happen anymore unless I'm fencing someone who's relatively new to the sport and just can't control their weapon. I've never had a shot to the groin when fencing a C or higher. Oh, and I'm a foilist. Epee is an ENTIRELY different subject and if I fenced that weapon I would wear a cup.

[glowstix]

pplleeaassee lets not start this again!! if people don't wear one then obviously they don't get hit there like some of us do at times. leave them alone if they like taking chances...

to those that do want to wear them but find them uncomfortable, get a soft cup. how can a cup be restrictive doing fencing footwork?? your legs are wide apart..its like the cup isn't even there.

[D+F+P=Hadouken!]

Also, given my assets, if I was wearing a cup, I would have have to wear baggy knickers so they do not tent. I've seen people wearing cups with tight knickers, and the cup sticks out and enters the room a good half minute before they do. That why I dont wear a cup, along with it being uncomfortable.

[cornflower]

Hehehehe! Entering the room a half minute before they do... I can JUST imagine that... oh man... that just cracks me up...

[Maeve_Mari]

but the idea of a feminine cup is strange.

FYI - Female protectors are called "Jill's" Jock and Jill. Get it?

http://www.hockeymonkey.com/itwomshor.html

[glowstix]

I've seen people wearing cups with tight knickers, and the cup sticks out and enters the room a good half minute before they do. That why I dont wear a cup, along with it being uncomfortable.

thats the best line i've heard all day...by the way, i have baggy knickers so the cup doesn't show. i have baggy cotton because i prefer the protection over the regular stretche nylon and i got them one size too big so i have the mobility...also, since i'm not that thick to say the least, the baggy knickers make me look somewhat normal..

[Inquartata]

pplleeaassee lets not start this again!! if people don't wear one then obviously they don't get hit there like some of us do at times. leave them alone if they like taking chances...

Bah. Birds gotta fly, bees gotta buzz, and we gadflies gotta...er...do gadfly-like things.

So wear a cup you wankers! There, I said it...