blue balls
0 antonyms and opposites of blue balls, grouped by meaning.
Noun — An aching, heavy feeling in the testicles after prolonged sexual arousal that does not end in orgasm, caused by blood remaining pooled in the genitals. The ache is temporary and harmless, and the skin does not actually turn blue in most cases.
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Informal but widely understood; the clinical term is epididymal hypertension. Used with a plural verb: my blue balls were killing me.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are blue balls real or a myth?
The ache is real and has a medical name, epididymal hypertension. It comes from blood staying in the genital area during long arousal, and it clears up by itself within a few hours whether or not orgasm happens.
Do blue balls actually turn blue?
Rarely. Sometimes there is a faint bluish tinge from pooled deoxygenated blood, but the name mostly describes the ache, not the colour.
Do women get blue balls?
Something equivalent, yes. Prolonged arousal without release can cause pelvic heaviness and cramping in women, sometimes called blue vulva. The mechanism is the same pooling of blood.