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Men's Sexual Health: Blue Balls

Most men are quite familiar with the term “blue balls”. If you are a man, you may have had the unfortunate experience of having blue balls. Blue balls results from a prolonged state of sexual arousal, where if you don't ejaculate, there is a buildup of pressure and your sensitive balls feel the brunt of it. When this happens it is painful, although it is not permanent, nor is it life threatening. For women, do not let the man talk you into intercourse or any other form of sexual release simply because he has or could have blue balls. The man knows this is a real condition and the woman will now understand more with this article.

Blue balls do not affect every man, just as impotence does not affect every man. There are times when this may occur, usually after prolonged sexual stimulation. How does a man get blue balls? This can occur from an extended period of being aroused. A man has increased blood flow through his penis when he is aroused, which is what makes his penis hard. His testicles also swell and if he does not ejaculate, there is no release and the pressure continues to build up. His balls are very sensitive, so if they have been swelling in anticipation of an impending ejaculation and that does not happen he will experience pain. This condition is not fatal and the blood flow will eventually decrease. Until then, he will feel some aches and pain in his groin region.

Where did the term “blue balls” come from? The blood in the scrotum has less oxygen and blood with less oxygen takes on a blue tint. Although there are some that think guys just want you to see how sad they are when they are aroused and do not have sex. Some men will tell you if they do not ejaculate they will get blue balls. When a man gets blue balls it usually does not last long and the pain is normally minor. Most men exaggerate the pain in order to encourage you to help them with their release of pressure. Something that is not discussed very often is that women can also experience pain in their genital region if they do not reach orgasm. Like the men, they also enlarge with blood flow and if they do not release through orgasm they will ache as well.

Although most people associate blue balls with the adult male, it is more common in adolescents. Blue balls occur when the penis is stimulated for a prolonged period, whether through sex or other contact and there is not a release. The best way to relieve this tension is through orgasm. Once ejaculation has occurred, the pain subsides and the man can breathe a sigh of relief. There is the old saying, “go and take a cold shower,” this has a very valid reason behind it. The cold water stimulates blood flow including the groin area and this will help decrease the pain and pressure.

Therefore, what is known about blue balls? It is well known that this condition is not a myth, but a very real condition that not only affects men but does affect women as well. It is also known that the men will not die from this condition and that many times they over-exaggerate the pain in order to get you to help them with their release. Many men may choose to masturbate in order to relieve the pressure. Also, it is known that blue balls occur due to over stimulation or sexual arousal for an extended period.

Sex is fun and promotes increased health and happiness along with reducing stress. Sex is beneficial on so many levels. So, is there any reason that the male or the female should have to suffer, even a little while with the symptoms of blue balls? No. On the other hand, there are always exceptions to everything and there may be a reason why climax could not occur. If the orgasm could not happen with your partner, then consider masturbation. If there is a medical reason why the orgasm does not take place, make an appointment with your health care provider so that you will soon be able to enjoy the pleasures of sexual fulfillment.

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by KissMeGoodnight.com : 2006

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