Q&A Forum - July 2012

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You may have noticed a distinct bluish tinge to your testicles after you are sexually aroused for several hours and the deep, uncomfortable ache that goes along with it. This is the result of pelvic congestion, when more blood flows into the genitals (during sexual arousal) than flows out; and, when it remains in the genitals for an extended period of time, then it can cause discomfort and aching. If there is no release, the area remains engorged. Without any outflow, men may feel slight discomfort in the testes, which are very sensitive to these kinds of changes. Some guys do not actually 'turn blue', but feel the discomfort.

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, not really blue -- but that's why your testicles appear to contain more blue blood. There is fresh blood in there also, so 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.