Almost all medieval armour is open from below at the crotch. So, you can just let go, but you'll wet or foul your underwear. Sometimes there are flaps or removable pieces. Sometimes not. It highly depends on the type or armour and the exact time period.

I have a full maille kit for reenactment. I can easily pee while wearing it. I only have to remove my gloves and helmet (so I can see what I'm doing). Defecating is harder but not impossible, but I just go before gearing up. I don't have armour on all day during reenactment events.

Interesting, thanks. I guess the downside of that an opponent is likely to attack your groin, in a most unsportsmanly fashion. =:0+

I've seen some armour with a metallic 'cod piece'. Some of the more extreme examples here.

https://www.tumblr.com/petermorwood/133331041560/15th-and-16...

I assume that must have been detachable?

> I guess the downside of that an opponent is likely to attack your groin

It's possible but dangerous to do. You open yourself up to attacks when trying to attack someone's groin from below.

> I assume that must have been detachable?

I'm not sure. A lot of them don't look detachable, being partially covered by other armour pieces.

The armour needs to be quite flexible in this area anyway as your hips and legs need to bend. they just used flaps of chainmail rather than seal you in. Look at some images.