Not Polite

 

It's tough when you need to scratch and society tells you it's "not polite."

"I have recently been having an urge to scratch my ball sack to the point where at times it is bleeding. This has been going on for about a month and I don't know what the fuck is happening. I start scratching and I know I need to stop, but it's almost an obsession. Have you heard anything like this before?"

Well, it's more common than one may think. But it could be a couple of things. I suspect either scrotal eczema or good old jock itch. The itching can be relentless in either case and, of course, no guy wants to be walking around scratching his balls all the time.

Even if there was (is) no visible rash eczema, or dermatitis, is a term that encompasses a few skin conditions. Areas of skin that are either dry and scaly, or moist and inflamed characterize the condition. Symptoms of scrotal eczema are symptoms of general eczema and can include

itching that be intense, burning, redness, dry scaly or leathery, swelling, discoloration, skin that oozes fluid or develops blisters filled with clear fluid, broken hairs.

I would try an over=the-counter (OTC) corticosteroid like Monistat or Lotrimin, or a proxamine topical like Gold Bond. Your pharmacist should be able to help you choose one. You can also take an antihistamine to help with the itching. Don't use harsh soaps to shower.

But if it persists, make an appointment with a dermatologist. 

Though there is no cure for eczema, prescribed creams or ointments can be much more effective than OTC remedies. You can reduce the frequency and severity of flare-ups by following your doctor's directions and taking any preventive measures he suggests.

Readers, any other suspicions or suggestions?

Regardless of Title

Thank you to Julian for today's lead photo.

 

It's National Masturbation Month. Though, I think the rest of the world may have caught on and it should be renamed to

International Masturbation Month. 😉

Regardless of any title

feel free to join in and enjoy the celebration.

A Mystery

 

"I'd be interested to see what you can find about this subject, and I'm guessing Whack Attack readers might, too. I always get helpful info here from you and fellow readers.

I've heard men express that they're horny or need to ejaculate by saying that their "balls are full". But that's not a thing, is it?

I understand the feelings of urgency and need and sexual desire. I know what it's like to go past that point and have "blue balls" when the testicles ache. But does cum really collect in the balls or the ballsack? It seems like semen would build up in the prostate, and sperm cells in the testes. Do the balls fill up? What do you think this means?"

I have to admit, it's a medical mystery. All kinds of articles about Blue Balls, about ejaculation, about prostate, about balls in general. But none seem to tell us if "full balls" is literally correct.

Testicles produce about 1500 sperm per second. Seminal fluid provides those new sperm cells with nutrients until they are fully mature (have developed the head and complete motility) and are ready to be expelled. The process can take anywhere from 64 - 72 days. Sperm is moved out of the testicles and into the Epididymis as the Cremaster Muscles squeeze down on and lift the balls during ejaculation.

So, is it possible that if a guy doesn't cum that the sperm cells can build up in the balls and that they can get full? While I can't find any medical article addressing this, I would think so. I would think that the heavy sensation we have when we feel "horny" is the balls telling us it's time to move things along. That's where guys get the "My balls are full."

But that's complete conjecture on my part.

Readers?

It's Masturbation Month

Thanks to Florian for supplying our opening photo.

 

May is National Masturbation Month. An annual celebration of self-pleasure, begun when Joycelyn Elders was fired in the 90s due to an overheard private conversation at a university wherein she suggested that, "perhaps, masturbation is something which should be taught."

Over the course of the month, people are encouraged to not only indulge but be open and honest about indulging. This is a way to promote the fact that this singularly most common sexual activity is Healthy and Normal.

Personally, I would think that college-age people should be old enough to handle a subject such as this. Evidently, the Religious Right had enough power in Congress to suggest otherwise and President Bill Clinton was forced to remove her from her Cabinet position.

So, join the celebration. Be open and honest about enjoying yourself.