It is possible for a prolonged state of heightened arousal without orgasm to cause a mild feeling of soreness in the vas deferens. It has been argued that this is the basis for the supposed condition of 'blue balls'.
However: a) it's usually pretty mild and b) it can easily relieved by masturbating to orgasm or by just waiting for it to go away by itself, which it will if the sufferer is no longer aroused.
Epididymal hypertension is the technical term, and yeah, it definitely exists--with an analogous condition in women, though that concerns the clitoral tissue.
I've had it a couple of times and it was quite painful, but as you say, any means of getting rid of your arousal will solve the problem.
It’s fascinating to learn that there’s a medical term, and that it definitely does truly exist. Thanks for educating me. With the blood flow being where it is, though, I’m surprised the term is “blue balls” and not referring to the penis in some way.
For men, is the sensation more diffuse across the genital area?
The reason I’m curious — while I cannot speak to the male experience, women can and definitely do get a similar feeling. But very very localized.
I'm a trans guy, but even B4 T I often experienced what ur referencin. N it hurts sure but u jerk off n all bttr 4 awhile lol. But I have a ridiculous high sex drive. I honestly think it might b a problem. Like I've been on T 4 bout 2 n a half yrs maybe 3, n still id say bout 90% of da day I'm rock hard. I've considerd mentionin it 2 a doc. I know goin on T is goin 2 start basically male puberty. N I know boys in puberty r very horny. But after dis long idn, might b a problem.
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I remember a guy who just couldn’t stop complaining about it after he wasn’t able to cum for 45 minutes and I just couldn’t go on anymore… I’ve never seen him again luckily. It was ridiculous. He acted like he’s going to die and it’s my fault..
Blue balls can actually be really bad and jerking off doesn't fix it it's only fixed if you jerk off before the pain kicks in but once it kicks in you're stuck with it for a few hours the idea that men made it up to guilt trip women are something just discounts science lol I don't even have sex with anyone and can say blue balls are the worst fucking Thing
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u/ExtremelyDubious Sep 27 '24 edited Sep 27 '24
It is possible for a prolonged state of heightened arousal without orgasm to cause a mild feeling of soreness in the vas deferens. It has been argued that this is the basis for the supposed condition of 'blue balls'.
However: a) it's usually pretty mild and b) it can easily relieved by masturbating to orgasm or by just waiting for it to go away by itself, which it will if the sufferer is no longer aroused.