WHAT ARE BLUE BALLS & HOW DO GUYS GET THEM?

Do you have questions about blue balls and how they come about? Below is detailed information on the facts about blue balls, including being harmless.

Epididymal hypertension is the medical term for blue balls. There is, however, no evidence to prove that it is a real medical problem. According to Cooperman & Miller (2021), blue balls are caused by semen retention. This comes about when a man had sexual arousal but did not ejaculate. This makes them feel pain and discomfort in the testicles. Blue balls have been a controversial topic because some people do not believe it is true. Some people believe that it is psychological. It has been dismissed as an excuse by men to guilt women into having sex. Below are facts associated with the blue balls.

Blue Balls are Harmless

Blue balls have been described as an overheated thermometer. The fluids rush to the penis when there is stimulation, hoping for relief. When a man is aroused and has an erection, the blood vessels leading to the penis and testicles widen, as Levin (2015) explained. The blood makes the penis widen and get stiff. The result should be an ejaculation. If there is no ejaculation, blue balls will happen. On the other hand, if there is an ejaculation, blood will go back to normal, and there will be no pain. 

Blue balls are generally sexual frustration that sometimes manifests as an aching sensation in the testicles. If you are having sex and are interrupted, you will be uncomfortable, and the discomfort can lead to intense pain for some minutes. The blood pressure causes discomfort. which will disappear as soon as the erection ends. Blue balls may have various symptoms such as heaviness, aching, and mild pain in the testicles due to sexual arousal. The testicles are painful when touched, and the scrotum is slightly blueish. All the symptoms are temporary. 

You Do Not Need to See a Doctor for Treatment

According to Poulain (2020), blue balls refer to the pain of the scrotum and testes. There is intense or mild pain in the scrotum. However, you can treat it at home. You do not need to see a doctor for treatment. You can exercise to move the excess blood from the penis to other body parts. You can also seek a distraction, for example, taking a shower, listening to music, or reading a book. You can get ice and place it on the penis to cool it. The coldness will reduce the swelling and the pressure. You can masturbate to at least get an ejaculation since the simple treatment for blue balls is to ejaculate. You can also have oral or penetrative sex. Moreover, you can use painkillers or have someone give you a massage for relaxation. Within a few minutes, the blue balls will have disappeared. 

A person Will Feel Pain Until He Has Sex

This is why blue balls are dismissed as an experience that is not real. It is suspected that men use it as an excuse to win the woman's sympathy so that she eventually accepts to have sex with him. Ladies should avoid this excuse and avoid the pressure of reluctantly hooking up with someone to relieve them of the blue balls. Men can naturally handle blue balls on their own. They can get a sexual outlet through masturbation or by finding something non-sexual for distraction, like going for a walk. Relaxing for some minutes will also relieve him. However, if the blue balls affect the man's sex life, he should talk to a doctor about it because it may indicate a more serious problem.

The Testicles Do Not Turn Blue

The testicles do darken, but that is because of the increased volume of blood flow. If the balls turn blue, one should seek medical help because that will be a symptom of a disease known as testicular torsion. According to Ringdahl & Teague (2006), the testicles may seem bluish due to increased blood flow. Since the blood is momentarily trapped in the testicles, it seems blue. 

Not All Men Complaining of Blue Balls are Delusional

The discomfort may be real. Sex is different for everyone and how one man feels isn’t always the same for the other. Some men have experienced blue balls once or twice, while some experience them regularly. To express discomfort, a man may be talking of blue balls as having a sexual dry spell or as a figure of speech. You should try to comfort the man and give him time to feel better.

Conclusion

Blue balls seem to happen to men that are not sexually experienced since they get easily aroused. It is, therefore, more common in teenagers than in older males. It may also be common among men who delay ejaculation during masturbation. Blue balls do not require medical help because it is temporary. The blood pressure in the testicles does not last for long. The solution to getting rid of blue balls is simple. The man should try to have an orgasm or find a distraction. The man does not have to see a doctor unless he has been experiencing strong pain in the testicles unrelated to sexual activity or if the orgasm lasts for too long.

References

Cooperman, Y., & Miller, E. (2021). What is semen retention and are there benefits?. Men's health.

Levin, R. J. (2015). Anatomy and Physiology in the Male. ABC of Sexual Health, 259, 7.

Poulain, A. (2020). Blue Balls of Fire and the Ethics of Spectatorship: Verlaine, Yeats, Beckett. Angles. New Perspectives on the Anglophone World, (11).Ringdahl, E. N., & Teague, L. (2006). Testicular torsion. American family physician, 74(10), 1739-1743.