A little wetsuit help please!

Triathlon Forum
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Ok here is the deal. i’ve been using wetsuits for awhile. no problems. i always felt like they fit me pretty good, i got a new one to see if it would be any better…

THE PROBLEM: all of a sudden, the wetsuit (both of them) seem to be sucking up into my groin, squeezing my genitals to the point of pretty serious discomfort and pain. have i changed something about the way i put the suit on or what? i can’t figure out what the deal is. it’s not just with the new wetsuit, it’s happening with the old one too (it never happened in the last 2 years).

i’m trying to decide which suit to use for my upcoming races and this issue is making it difficult. Also, i would hate for this to happen in a race.

One thing i am doing differently - i switched to a one piece tri-suit instead of 2. i don’t see this as being problematic but who knows.

any help is much appreciated!

Thanks! - Mike

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Has your body mass changed significantly? If not, why don’t you try a swim with your old tri suit to see if you have the same issue.

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Maybe it’s just menapause?

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i would like to think i’m a little more muscular up top but that’s about it…

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I had that problem with an old QR and an old Performance suit from 10 years ago or so, it became REALLY uncomfortable.

I ordered a T1 (2 piece) last year, and it is MUCH better. No nut problems, great arm range of motion, nice and warm in 65F water. I did a HIM Sunday on no swimming since 2002 and it felt super-easy.

Good luck with your crotch.

bri