Body Parts

 

Jeff reminds me that it's Movember.

Today is the perfect day to remind everyone about it. Why? because today is

BUDDY BALL CHECK

Haul out The Boys and check them.

Grow that beard or moustache to remind other guys to get their balls checked. You might even find a barber shop doing an end-of-month special.

Here are some little-known facts:

Why is that, you might ask?

Because guys don't check their balls. Even when they notice pain or discomfort, they will put off going to a doctor to get it checked out. Don't be one of them. Check your balls!

If you notice anything odd about the shape, or have a slightly tender spot, go see your doctor!

Afraid you'll get a boner while the doc is checking?

I promise you two things:

1. He knows about erections. In fact, he gets them, too.

2. You won't be the first guy to get a hard-on while being examined.

To any medical professional, they're just body parts 

and they know how those parts function. In fact, a person can't get a medical degree without that knowledge.

Chances Are

 

"There's a pain in my right nut when I cum and its swollen and aches for a while. Any idea whats going on?"

Is there, by any chance, a small bulge or soft lump adjacent to the base of your shaft? Is there pain when you lift something heavy, or bend, or otherwise place pressure in or on the area? Does doing any of those things cause your nut to swell and ache?

If the answer to any one of those questions is "yes," chances are you have an Inguinal Hernia.

Those will not heal on their own. The only way to repair them is through surgery. And waiting can make them worsen over time.  Make an appointment to see your doctor. And, yes, you need to tell him (or her) what activities exacerbate the issue. They'll examine the area by palpating (fingers pressing in and around the inguinal opening). It can make your toes curl (and not in a good way), but you'll have to suck it up.

If that doesn't immediately indicate a hernia, you may be asked to undergo an Ultrasound. A gel will be spread and the wand will be gently slid around the area.

Just a heads-up (no pun intended): It's common to pop wood during this procedure, but I promise you the technician has seen the phenomenon before.

In the meantime, you can find temporary relief by wearing a jockstrap.

Thin, soft, cotton ones, sometimes called a "street jock," is not the way to go.

You'll find better relief with something with a Bike-style.

Achy Balls

I suppose I could've saved this for the Buddy Ball Check but couldn't see letting this guy suffer.

"I wake up so many times with aching balls that lasts a couple hours then goes away. Been to my doctor and she says she doesn't find anything wrong, asked if my ejaculations were normal whatever the fuck that means and told me to take tylenol or something."

Hmmm. I would assume she wanted to know if you have painful ejaculations. If that isn't the cause...if it's sporadic...if the aching resolves after a few hours, my question to you is: What position do you sleep in? On your back, your side, or your stomach?

Take note of what position you're in when you wake in the mornings. If the achiness happens when you've woken on your stomach, chances are the weight of your torso on your balls is the culprit. It's causing too much pressure on them for too long a period.

I am definitely a side-slash-stomach sleeper and very occasionally wake with this problem.

In order to help avoid the issue, pull your balls down from under you. 

But remember to position your cock in an "up" position so it lies between the mattress and your torso to avoid cracking the Tunica (the fibrous sheath around the shaft) when those nighttime boners strike.

Hope that helps. Achy balls are no fun regardless of how long it lasts.

Whatever Works

 

It's that time again...

BUDDY BALL CHECK

For any new Followers/Readers, the 15th of each month is the day we do a Testicular Self-Exam.

And then encourage other men to do the same.

Git 'er done, guys.

Hey, whatever works....