Groin protector with opening hatch

A device for protecting a groin area of a user, the device comprising:

• a main body including an opening therein, an at least partially convex outer surface, an at least partially concave inner surface, a tail section, and at least one hinge bracket, the at least partially concave inner surface configured for encompassing the groin area of the user, the tail section including a receptacle sized to hold at least one temperature therapy pack;
• a cover pivotably attached to the main body and configured to selectively cover and uncover the opening, thereby moving the opening between an open position and a closed position, the cover including a hinge member configured for engagement with the at least one hinge bracket;
• at least one strap attached to the main body, the at least one strap configured to fasten around a waist area of the user to secure the device to the user;
• and
• wherein the opening is located about a genital area of the user when the device is secured to the user, and wherein the open position enables the user to urinate through the opening.

A method of using a device for protecting a groin area of a user, the method comprising the steps of:

• providing the device including:
• a main body including an opening therein, an outer surface, and an inner surface, the inner surface configured for encompassing the groin area of the user, the main body includes a tail section extending rearwardly therefrom relative to the user, the tail section includes a receptacle, the receptacle being is sized to hold at least one temperature therapy pack;
• and positioning at least one temperature therapy pack within the receptacle;
• a cover attached to the main body and configured to selectively cover and uncover the opening, thereby moving the opening between an open position and a closed position;
• a fastener attached to the main body and configured to secure the device to the user;
• and
• wherein the opening is located about a genital area of the user when the device is secured to the user, and wherein the open position enables the user to urinate through the opening;
• securing the device to the user via the fastener;
• arranging the main body such that the inner surface encompasses the groin area of the user;
• selectively moving the cover to uncover the opening, thereby placing the opening in the open position and enabling the user to urinate therethrough;
• and
• moving the cover to cover the opening, thereby placing the opening in the closed position.