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Why So Blue? All You Need To Know About Relieving Blue Balls

"Blue balls" refers to the discomfort men feel in the testicles after prolonged arousal without release. Medically called epididymal hypertension, it results from increased blood flow. Though often joked about, the discomfort is real but usually resolves on its own.

Oct 17, 2024

17 min read

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Fluent Team

Medically reviewed by

Dr Vikas Bhise

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Why So Blue? All You Need To Know About Relieving Blue Balls

Quick Tip

Blue balls do not cause the testicles or scrotum to turn blue. If you have blue-coloured balls, seek help from a healthcare provider immediately, as this could be a sign of some serious medical condition.

Quick Explainer

Blue balls, or epididymal hypertension, are commonly triggered by prolonged arousal without ejaculation, interrupted sexual activity, intense foreplay without climax, repeated sexual frustration, and psychological factors like stress or anxiety that prevent ejaculation.

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