Several men use 'blue balls' as an excuse to get laid: study

A recent study has shed light on blue balls and their correlation with sexual coercion. In the study, it was found that several men use blue balls as an excuse to get laid and coerce their partners into sex.

What are Blue Balls?

For those unaware, blue balls refers to a condition where there is temporary discomfort or pain in the testicles, typically caused by prolonged sexual arousal without ejaculation. It is characterized by a bluish tint of the scrotum due to increased blood flow and engorgement of the testicles.

Blue balls/vulva do exist

This study was published in the journal Sexual Medicine and it surveyed 1,483 people with penis and 1,138 people with vagina. It was found in the study that blue balls/vulva do exist but most women said that they experienced pressure to engage in sexual intercourse when their partner had blue balls.

Additionally, the study revealed that although the term "scrotal discomfort" specifically refers to discomfort in the scrotal region, a significant number of individuals with a vulva (42%) and people with a penis (56%) reported experiencing this discomfort.

However, it is important to note that this pain or discomfort is generally mild and sporadic. Severe cases of excruciating testicular pain, commonly known as "blue balls," were reported by only a small percentage (6.7%) of participants.

The study's findings indicate that participants acknowledged societal expectations for individuals with a vagina to engage in sexual activity in order to prevent their partners from experiencing blue balls.

However, it was also recognized and agreed upon that this phenomenon should not be used as a means to coerce or manipulate partners into engaging sexually.

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