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. 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. The bottom line blue balls refer to the pain or heaviness caused by a delayed orgasm
Talk with a doctor or sex therapist if eh causes you significant pain or affects the quality of your sex life.
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