TSA’s 2025 Scanners Flag 8,000 Swamp Crotches, Atlanta to Frankfurt

With “swamp crotch” entering official TSA lingo, travelers now Google “Why does TSA flag groin area?” and “How to prevent sweat triggering airport scanners.” France and Germany ditched these scanners, but the U.S. doubled down. Picture Atlanta’s busiest terminal: a line of midsized adults, thighs glued by humidity, clutching moisture-wicking underwear while one officer sighs, “It’s just sweat, ma’am.”
TSA scanners, Atlanta to Frankfurt, flagged 8,000 travelers with swamp crotch in 2025. Why does sweat set off airport security? Moisture triggers, awkward pat-downs, and the rise of anti-sweat underwear fuel unexpected travel drama.