Even if you're fortunate enough to never get kicked in the balls , there are other reasons you might feel some soreness down there. When you feel pain in your testicles, you might immediately think testicular cancer. But in fact, most cases of testicular cancer are painless — and are usually detected through a lump instead, Dr. Brahmbhatt says. So, then, what is causing your painful balls? Here are some reasons your junk could be in a funk — and when you should get that pain checked out.

Blue balls is a condition often described by sexually frustrated dudes as a painful tingling in the balls accompanied by a slight blue tinge of the scrotum skin. But is there any truth there, or is it a tall tale concocted by guys who just really, really want to get laid? Paul Turek , MD, a board-certified men's health and fertility urologist, answers all your questions. Turek explains that the first part of ejaculation is called emission. And with that in mind, have fun thinking about ejaculation the next time you sneeze.

Chat with us in Facebook Messenger. Find out what's happening in the world as it unfolds. Wesley Warren wore a zip-up hoodie on his bottom half because he couldn't fit into pants with his enlarged scrotum. Story highlights Wesley Warren struggled with a medical condition called scrotal lymphedema In the United States, it's caused by blockages in the lymphatic vessels A patient's enlarged scrotum can keep growing if left untreated, doctor says. Imagine carrying a bowling ball between your legs that weighs close to pounds.