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The Truth About Blue Balls: Debunking the Myths and Exploring the Reality
TLDR Blue balls is a debated topic, with some claiming it's a real medical condition and others suggesting it's a tactic used by men to pressure women into sex. However, recent research reveals that blue balls is caused by blood pooling in the testicles, and while it can be uncomfortable, it is not a severe or super painful condition.
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Blue balls is a debated topic, with some people claiming it's a real medical condition and others suggesting it's a tactic used by men to pressure women into having sex, but a recent survey and scientific paper aim to uncover the truth about blue balls.
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Blue balls is a debated topic, with some people claiming it's a real medical condition and others suggesting it's a tactic used by men to pressure women into having sex, but a recent survey and scientific paper aim to uncover the truth about blue balls.
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Blue balls is a debated topic, with some people claiming it's a real medical condition and others suggesting it's a tactic used by men to pressure women into having sex, but a recent survey and scientific paper aim to uncover the truth about blue balls.
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Blue balls is not caused by sperm building up, but rather by blood pooling in the testicles, which can be uncomfortable and painful if not released through ejaculation.
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Blue balls, or epididymal hypertension, is not recognized as a legitimate medical condition in textbooks or medical journals, but rather seems to be a term that some urologists have used and it has stuck.
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Blue balls is a condition that has received very little research and attention, despite the fact that men's health problems tend to receive more attention than women's health problems.
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Blue balls is a condition that can cause some discomfort and achiness in people with testicles, but it is rare for it to be severe or super painful, and the treatment is simple and pleasurable. Additionally, people with vaginas can also experience a similar sensation of discomfort and ache.
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Over 40% of people with vaginas experience a sensation similar to blue balls, with sharp pains, throbbing, or a deep achy feeling, and the focus on blue balls is likely due to the primacy of the penis and the societal expectation that sexual activity ends with ejaculation.
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The hosts discuss the need for a new name for the condition, mention the publication of their article on blue balls, acknowledge the diversity of genitals and the limitations of their survey, and ask listeners to vote for their favorite episodes and complete a survey.
