Blue Balls: Debunking the Myth and Understanding the Phenomenon

TLDR Blue balls is a debated topic, with anecdotal evidence suggesting it may be a real phenomenon, but it is not caused by a buildup of sperm. Instead, it may be caused by blood pooling in the genitals during arousal and not being released through ejaculation.

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00:00 Blue balls is a debated topic, with many people unsure if it is a real medical condition or just a ploy to pressure others into having sex.
04:58 Blue balls is a debated topic, with many people unsure if it is a real medical condition or just a ploy to pressure others into having sex.
09:51 Blue balls is a debated topic, with many people unsure if it is a real medical condition or just a ploy to pressure others into having sex, but there are anecdotal stories and a case report that suggest it may be a real phenomenon, and one possible explanation is a buildup of sperm.
14:15 Blue balls is not caused by a buildup of sperm, as it takes months for sperm to develop, and instead it may be caused by blood pooling in the genitals during arousal and not being released through ejaculation.
18:43 Blue balls may be caused by blood pooling in the blood vessels around the epididymus, but the term "epididymal hypertension" is not widely recognized in medical literature.
23:11 Blue balls is a condition that has received very little research and attention, despite being a common issue for men, which raises questions about the gender bias in medical research.
27:37 Blue balls is a rare phenomenon that causes mild to moderate pain in the testicles or surrounding area when orgasm is not achieved, and the treatment is simple and pleasurable - masturbation.
32:31 People with vaginas can also experience a similar sensation to blue balls, with over 40% reporting feelings of discomfort, heaviness, and aching in the pelvic area.
36:49 The condition commonly referred to as "blue balls" is not actually characterized by the testicles turning blue, but rather by discomfort and pain in the pelvic area, leading to the suggestion of renaming it as "pink puffy pelvis."

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