Back story - I had a uncommon (and usually untreated) type of hernia in childhood called a vericocele. In many cases this is not cause for alarm, unless an actual rupture of the wall occurs and your "ahem" parts get twisted up in their packaging (be ready to cringe, this ailment is called "testicular torsion"). Mine did, and I had surgery when I was 14 years old.

Last week, when I thought I had wrecked my back, it turns out I may have actually done damage to the stitching or splints that are now 20 years old. I'm visiting with a urologist tomorrow to confirm, but seeing as the back pain is gone, but it still feels like I've been kicked in a dirty barfight "down there", I'm assuming the worst.

What does this have to do with a kilt?

Well for starters, the only comfort I've gotten is from wearing mine. The reasons are several - the strapped high-waist gives my waist mild support that the low jeans-waist does not - my back is more supported in a kilt.

Because of this back support, I stand up much taller than I do when wearing shorts, and as I work from home I use a standing desk while at home. I'm on my feet as sitting compresses the "tender" areas this particular ailment affects.

Aaaannd, is the obvious reason why any pain down there would be alleviated. Post surgery I was told to wear boxers for the rest of my life. This is just "upping the ante" by "downing the trou", so to speak.

So, sorry if this post is TMI, but I may even ask the Urologist tomorrow if he agrees with my assessment to wear a kilt pre and post any corrective procedures.