10 Testicle Pain Symptoms
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50 Shades of Blue
Although the medical research on this condition is scarce, there is a technical term for it: epididymal hypertension. Most males know this condition as blue balls. During sexual arousal, blood flow to the penis and testicles increases, causing a temporary change in the coloration of the sexual organs.
The stimulation of nerves and increased blood flow may cause the area to become tender and painful, particularly if arousal doesn't lead to ejaculation.
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