Epididymal Hypertension | Blue Balls Treatment | Sexual Health by Lovelab

An interesting condition that is unknown to many men is the blue balls or the epididymal hypertension. Blue balls can happen when a male remains aroused without orgasm, causing a temporary buildup of blood in the testicles, thus resulting in painful and achy testicles. Over time this blood causes the penis to expand and stiffens, leading to erections. The testicles also increase in size, causing them to feel heavier. Blue balls develop for those who are easily stimulated. Men who have experienced arousal but are not able to orgasm feel discomfort and pain. Sexual arousal causes the arteries that carry blood to the male genitals to expand, increasing blood flow to this area. The veins that usually take blood away from the genitals restrict, trapping blood there and causing an erection. After ejaculation or if a person ceases to feel aroused, the blood vessels return to their usual size together with the swollen penis and testicles.