Q&A Forum - January 2003

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Actually, it's not your testicles that are blue, it's the skin of the scrotum阴囊 — the sac that holds the testicles. When you're aroused blood flows not only to the penis阴茎 — the male sex organ, but to the entire area. The longer you stay aroused, the longer the blood stays there. Newer blood is red, but older blood, which has less oxygen, is darker red, but not really blue -- but that's why your testicles appear to contain more blue blood. There is fresh blood in there also, do not fear. Orgasm高潮 — the sexual climax does alleviate blue balls. If there is no orgasm高潮 — the sexual climax, however, the erection, blood flow and aches will subside. Letting the arousal simply fade out with rest or other non-sexual activity will also alleviate vaso-congestion. In addition, a cold or warm compress or shower can be used, as can an analgesic like ibuprofen or aspirin to alleviate the pain, or some simple physical activity like running, walking or other sports.

There is no evidence whatsoever that vaso-congestion (Blue Balls) does any physical harm. However, pain in the sexual organs or abdomen can be for may reasons, so if you find you have these sorts of symptoms outside of incidences in which you have been sexually aroused without orgasm高潮 — the sexual climax, visit a doctor or urologist.