Learn what causes it, how serious it is, and how to get relief. Epididymal hypertension (eh), informally referred to as blue balls for males or blue vulva for females, is a harmless but uncomfortable sensation in the genital regions during a prolonged state of sexual arousal [2][3][4] it usually resolves within hours unless relieved through an orgasm. Find relief fast with these tips blue balls (medically known as epididymal hypertension) is a condition where blood accumulates in the genitals during sexual arousal, but is never released due to a failure to orgasm. A doctor has explained that 'blue balls' is a real thing and women get their own equivalent called 'blue vulva' Blue balls is a slang term referring to discomfort when sexual arousal doesn’t lead to orgasm
It’s not a danger to your health and should pass quickly. Psychology professor caroline pukall knows a lot about sex For decades she has studied human sexual behavior, and much of her work has centered on genital pelvic pain and sexual health
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