Originally Posted by akohekohe (Post 11275345)

OP: It is probably worse for the ride home because it is warmer out and your body temperature is probably also warmer causing your scrotum to be looser and your testicles to hang further down. This is easily remedied by immersing the scrotum in ice water just before putting on your shorts. Two minutes should be sufficient.

Originally Posted by JoeyD (Post 11272114)

I will NOT help you pinch your testicles!! ;-)

Originally Posted by Greg_R (Post 11271610)

Maybe I'm misreading your post but it sounds like you are wearing underwear with your cycling shorts? This is a no-no. You should not be wearing boxers or underwear with your shorts.

Originally Posted by digger (Post 11271796)

Whew! I thougth your were asking me to pinch your testicles. :eek:

This is a common problem with bike shorts, they can slip down your waist and it makes more room at the crotch thus not keeping the two sailors in place.

I suspect that this problem, or slipping, is exasberated, as you mentioned, by being sweatier on your ride home because it is warmer later in the day.

I would recommend bibs. They are more expensive, but you can get a less expensive pair for about $90 (here) or so to try first.

However, expect to pay $150 or more for good quality ones - here

Originally Posted by MB4 (Post 11272093)

This thread is useless without pictures.

Originally Posted by cooleric1234 (Post 11275080)

This. Make sure everything is in front and up as high as possible. Gross, I know, but it works. Reminds me of that picture shown on the forum here sometimes...well, let's not go there.

Originally Posted by noglider (Post 11275798)

This happened to me once, while wearing a brand new pair of shorts. As the ride wore on, my scrotum got increasingly itchy. I couldn't figure it out. When I got home, I figured it out. The padding in the shorts was too thick and created a crease. The crease pinched my scrotum. I was as red as a strawberry. And by then, it hurt badly.

I've never worn those shorts since.

Heavy padding in cycling shorts is misguided anyway. How thick is the crotch of your shorts?

Originally Posted by John Montgomery (Post 11276220)

Is there a Park tool for this?

Originally Posted by MB4 (Post 11272093)

This thread is useless without pictures.

Originally Posted by mtalinm (Post 11274876)

had the same problem. easily solved in three steps:

1. reach down there when no one's looking
2. grab the package
3. hoist the boys

pinching should vanish.

Originally Posted by surly_tourer (Post 11285000)

You could try wearing a thong (eww, I know sounds creepy). Unlike a jockstrap there are no leg straps to cause chaffing, but it will still keep the boys under control.

Originally Posted by surly_tourer (Post 11285000)

You could try wearing a thong (eww, I know sounds creepy). Unlike a jockstrap there are no leg straps to cause chaffing, but it will still keep the boys under control.