Epididymal Hypertension – Blue Balls

Blue balls” might sound like a joke, but it’s actually a real condition called epididymal hypertension. During sexual arousal, blood rushes to the testicles. If there’s no release, that blood flow can create pressure and discomfort—what men feel as a dull ache or heaviness. It’s important to know: Blue balls are not harmful and the discomfort usually fades on its own. Relief can come from orgasm, physical activity, or simply allowing time for circulation to return to normal. If the pain is sever