Amusing three-part anecdote related to jockstraps and testicle size

[Always Strapped]

Before I share this three-part story, let me say right up front that I have a completely average-sized penis: no bigger than average, but no smaller than average, either -- a good, solid six inches hard. You'll see in a moment how that becomes relevant.

Part 1: About 20 years ago I started experiencing discomfort in my balls. I'd get up in the morning and all would be well. I'd shower, put on my briefs (my usual daily underwear back then), get dressed, and go to work. But then, by late morning, my balls would start aching. At first it would be a mild discomfort, but it would get worse and worse as the day went on. By 3 p.m. the aching would grow so bad that I would almost become nauseated. So I figured I should see my doctor about it. I went to him and described the problem. He referred to it as "scrotal fatigue" -- not that unusual among older men, although I was a little on the young side for that to occur -- and suggested that I wear a jockstrap and see if that helped. That sounded great to me since I loved wearing jockstraps, anyway. In fact, it had occurred to me that I did NOT experience this problem when I wore a jock -- it was only when I wore some other type of underwear, usually briefs. So I started wearing a jockstrap as my usual daily underwear. Sure enough, no more aching balls.

Part 2: A few years later, I began having prostate problems -- an enlarged prostate. One evening it got so bad that I wasn't able to urinate. The pain became terrible, so my husband and I went to the emergency room. After waiting there well over an hour (as my pain grew worse and worse), we were finally taken in for treatment. After I took off my clothes in preparation for catheterization, the nurse looked down at my crotch and exclaimed, "Oh, my gosh, you're all swollen up down there!" I looked down and said, "No, I'm not." But she insisted, "Yes, you are! Your testes are definitely swollen!" My husband looked at my balls and then back at her, saying, "No, he's not! Everything looks completely normal." So she shrugged it off, catheterized me, and sent us on our way.

Part 3: A few days after this occurred, I related what the nurse had said to my urologist. I asked him, "Do I have unusually large balls?" He chuckled and said, "Well, they're not freakish or anything like that but, yes, your balls are somewhat larger than average. Your penis is totally average, however." I guess it was no wonder that I had been experiencing scrotal fatigue and had to start wearing a jockstrap as a matter of routine. I suppose I'm lucky to have a fondness for jocks and don't mind wearing one all the time. I know some men wouldn't like that at all. But it's great by me!

P.S. - I was prescribed Flomax for the enlarged prostate. I haven't had any problems urinating ever since -- EXCEPT on those rare occasions when I forget to take my daily Flomax. Then it's agony!

 

[Redsucked02]

Before I share this three-part story, let me say right up front that I have a completely average-sized penis: no bigger than average, but no smaller than average, either -- a good, solid six inches hard. You'll see in a moment how that becomes relevant.

Part 1: About 20 years ago I started experiencing discomfort in my balls. I'd get up in the morning and all would be well. I'd shower, put on my briefs (my usual daily underwear back then), get dressed, and go to work. But then, by late morning, my balls would start aching. At first it would be a mild discomfort, but it would get worse and worse as the day went on. By 3 p.m. the aching would grow so bad that I would almost become nauseated. So I figured I should see my doctor about it. I went to him and described the problem. He referred to it as "scrotal fatigue" -- not that unusual among older men, although I was a little on the young side for that to occur -- and suggested that I wear a jockstrap and see if that helped. That sounded great to me since I loved wearing jockstraps, anyway. In fact, it had occurred to me that I did NOT experience this problem when I wore a jock -- it was only when I wore some other type of underwear, usually briefs. So I started wearing a jockstrap as my usual daily underwear. Sure enough, no more aching balls.

Part 2: A few years later, I began having prostate problems -- an enlarged prostate. One evening it got so bad that I wasn't able to urinate. The pain became terrible, so my husband and I went to the emergency room. After waiting there well over an hour (as my pain grew worse and worse), we were finally taken in for treatment. After I took off my clothes in preparation for catheterization, the nurse looked down at my crotch and exclaimed, "Oh, my gosh, you're all swollen up down there!" I looked down and said, "No, I'm not." But she insisted, "Yes, you are! Your testes are definitely swollen!" My husband looked at my balls and then back at her, saying, "No, he's not! Everything looks completely normal." So she shrugged it off, catheterized me, and sent us on our way.

Part 3: A few days after this occurred, I related what the nurse had said to my urologist. I asked him, "Do I have unusually large balls?" He chuckled and said, "Well, they're not freakish or anything like that but, yes, your balls are somewhat larger than average. Your penis is totally average, however." I guess it was no wonder that I had been experiencing scrotal fatigue and had to start wearing a jockstrap as a matter of routine. I suppose I'm lucky to have a fondness for jocks and don't mind wearing one all the time. I know some men wouldn't like that at all. But it's great by me!

P.S. - I was prescribed Flomax for the enlarged prostate. I haven't had any problems urinating ever since -- EXCEPT on those rare occasions when I forget to take my daily Flomax. Then it's agony!

Thank you for relating your experiences to us!
Congrats on being average! I definitely love the average male cock! As for your balls that's wonderful! Does that mean your cumloads are larger than average too? Or do you just cum frequently...like once a day?

 

[Always Strapped]

Thank you for relating your experiences to us!
Congrats on being average! I definitely love the average male cock! As for your balls that's wonderful! Does that mean your cumloads are larger than average too? Or do you just cum frequently...like once a day?

I suspect I'm pretty much average in those departments, too. No, I don't cum once a day, but I follow my urologist's prescription of ejaculating at least three times per week. Doctor's orders!

 

[billTO]

Before I share this three-part story, let me say right up front that I have a completely average-sized penis: no bigger than average, but no smaller than average, either -- a good, solid six inches hard. You'll see in a moment how that becomes relevant.

Part 1: About 20 years ago I started experiencing discomfort in my balls. I'd get up in the morning and all would be well. I'd shower, put on my briefs (my usual daily underwear back then), get dressed, and go to work. But then, by late morning, my balls would start aching. At first it would be a mild discomfort, but it would get worse and worse as the day went on. By 3 p.m. the aching would grow so bad that I would almost become nauseated. So I figured I should see my doctor about it. I went to him and described the problem. He referred to it as "scrotal fatigue" -- not that unusual among older men, although I was a little on the young side for that to occur -- and suggested that I wear a jockstrap and see if that helped. That sounded great to me since I loved wearing jockstraps, anyway. In fact, it had occurred to me that I did NOT experience this problem when I wore a jock -- it was only when I wore some other type of underwear, usually briefs. So I started wearing a jockstrap as my usual daily underwear. Sure enough, no more aching balls.

Part 2: A few years later, I began having prostate problems -- an enlarged prostate. One evening it got so bad that I wasn't able to urinate. The pain became terrible, so my husband and I went to the emergency room. After waiting there well over an hour (as my pain grew worse and worse), we were finally taken in for treatment. After I took off my clothes in preparation for catheterization, the nurse looked down at my crotch and exclaimed, "Oh, my gosh, you're all swollen up down there!" I looked down and said, "No, I'm not." But she insisted, "Yes, you are! Your testes are definitely swollen!" My husband looked at my balls and then back at her, saying, "No, he's not! Everything looks completely normal." So she shrugged it off, catheterized me, and sent us on our way.

Part 3: A few days after this occurred, I related what the nurse had said to my urologist. I asked him, "Do I have unusually large balls?" He chuckled and said, "Well, they're not freakish or anything like that but, yes, your balls are somewhat larger than average. Your penis is totally average, however." I guess it was no wonder that I had been experiencing scrotal fatigue and had to start wearing a jockstrap as a matter of routine. I suppose I'm lucky to have a fondness for jocks and don't mind wearing one all the time. I know some men wouldn't like that at all. But it's great by me!

P.S. - I was prescribed Flomax for the enlarged prostate. I haven't had any problems urinating ever since -- EXCEPT on those rare occasions when I forget to take my daily Flomax. Then it's agony!

Flomax (silodosin) here, too.

 

[Deleted member 963]

Before I share this three-part story, let me say right up front that I have a completely average-sized penis: no bigger than average, but no smaller than average, either -- a good, solid six inches hard. You'll see in a moment how that becomes relevant.

Part 1: About 20 years ago I started experiencing discomfort in my balls. I'd get up in the morning and all would be well. I'd shower, put on my briefs (my usual daily underwear back then), get dressed, and go to work. But then, by late morning, my balls would start aching. At first it would be a mild discomfort, but it would get worse and worse as the day went on. By 3 p.m. the aching would grow so bad that I would almost become nauseated. So I figured I should see my doctor about it. I went to him and described the problem. He referred to it as "scrotal fatigue" -- not that unusual among older men, although I was a little on the young side for that to occur -- and suggested that I wear a jockstrap and see if that helped. That sounded great to me since I loved wearing jockstraps, anyway. In fact, it had occurred to me that I did NOT experience this problem when I wore a jock -- it was only when I wore some other type of underwear, usually briefs. So I started wearing a jockstrap as my usual daily underwear. Sure enough, no more aching balls.

Part 2: A few years later, I began having prostate problems -- an enlarged prostate. One evening it got so bad that I wasn't able to urinate. The pain became terrible, so my husband and I went to the emergency room. After waiting there well over an hour (as my pain grew worse and worse), we were finally taken in for treatment. After I took off my clothes in preparation for catheterization, the nurse looked down at my crotch and exclaimed, "Oh, my gosh, you're all swollen up down there!" I looked down and said, "No, I'm not." But she insisted, "Yes, you are! Your testes are definitely swollen!" My husband looked at my balls and then back at her, saying, "No, he's not! Everything looks completely normal." So she shrugged it off, catheterized me, and sent us on our way.

Part 3: A few days after this occurred, I related what the nurse had said to my urologist. I asked him, "Do I have unusually large balls?" He chuckled and said, "Well, they're not freakish or anything like that but, yes, your balls are somewhat larger than average. Your penis is totally average, however." I guess it was no wonder that I had been experiencing scrotal fatigue and had to start wearing a jockstrap as a matter of routine. I suppose I'm lucky to have a fondness for jocks and don't mind wearing one all the time. I know some men wouldn't like that at all. But it's great by me!

P.S. - I was prescribed Flomax for the enlarged prostate. I haven't had any problems urinating ever since -- EXCEPT on those rare occasions when I forget to take my daily Flomax. Then it's agony!

So the swelling had nothing to do with full ball sack. Sperm build up?

 

[Always Strapped]

No, I believe the two are unrelated. I've never had any difficulty getting rid of excess sperm, unless it was back during my teenage years when I was terribly repressed. In hindsight (and based on research into the matter), not ejaculating enough during the teen years may indeed contribute to prostate problems. So, from that angle, maybe there is a connection.

 

[Deleted member 963]

No, I believe the two are unrelated. I've never had any difficulty getting rid of excess sperm, unless it was back during my teenage years when I was terribly repressed. In hindsight (and based on research into the matter), not ejaculating enough during the teen years may indeed contribute to prostate problems. So, from that angle, maybe there is a connection.

Did you have to cum like three times a day? When teenager?

 

[Always Strapped]

Did you have to cum like three times a day? When teenager?

No, I meant that back during my teenage years, I was so deeply repressed -- in utter denial about my sexuality, with my head packed with a ludicrous religion-inspired aversion against masturbation -- that I very rarely masturbated at all, and those few times I did I was wracked with guilt afterward. In hindsight I realize, of course, that all that was extremely unhealthy both physically and psychologically. It wasn't until my college years that I began to escape that repression and began to masturbate regularly, and soon after that I fully accepted and embraced by sexuality.

 

[Deleted member 963]

No, I meant that back during my teenage years, I was so deeply repressed -- in utter denial about my sexuality, with my head packed with a ludicrous religion-inspired aversion against masturbation -- that I very rarely masturbated at all, and those few times I did I was wracked with guilt afterward. In hindsight I realize, of course, that all that was extremely unhealthy both physically and psychologically. It wasn't until my college years that I began to escape that repression and began to masturbate regularly, and soon after that I fully accepted and embraced by sexuality.

Yes religion has told us not to masturbate. Sad thing is why either young age or older age when women don t let men bury his boner inside, his ball sack needs to be drained he'd avoid prostate cancer.

 

[Redsucked02]

No, I meant that back during my teenage years, I was so deeply repressed -- in utter denial about my sexuality, with my head packed with a ludicrous religion-inspired aversion against masturbation -- that I very rarely masturbated at all, and those few times I did I was wracked with guilt afterward. In hindsight I realize, of course, that all that was extremely unhealthy both physically and psychologically. It wasn't until my college years that I began to escape that repression and began to masturbate regularly, and soon after that I fully accepted and embraced by sexuality.

Congrats on escaping that denial/guilt trip bullsh*t that was forced down your...throat...

 

[Deleted member 963]

Congrats on escaping that denial/guilt trip bullsh*t that was forced down your...throat...

And who says men shouldn't moan

 

[SCPettinga]

Flomax (silodosin) here, too.

I have talked to my Doctor during my past three annual check ups about frequently, not every night but most nights, having to urinate about once an hour from 2AM to 6AM. Then I just get up. I told this to my sister whose husband is a surgeon who has a similar problem and he started taking FloMax about a year ago. How long after you start taking it does it take for it to take effect? Then, it's forever? I hate forever drugs, high blood pressure & a Thyroid deficiency, plus B12, magnesium, & D. It's a lot of pills to have to take every day. Both my parents had to take 11 or 12 daily. So my question about FloMax is, if you forget to take it are you doomed that day and will it relieve the Gotta Go, Gotta Go...Right Now syndrome? Sometimes I'm leaking a bit on the 12 steps to the urinal. Its uterly demeaning and then I have to clean up the drops as it is shinier than just water.. So, forever ? Does it reduce that dribble? Note to other men: do not squeeze the end of your penis as the pressure caused me to bleed a bit a month or so ago. I never did it again and it never occurred again. Sorry for the specifics but I have to do something. Is FlowMax generic or expensive, and how expensive is it $300 to $400 a year. Someone else said they were on one or two different drugs, but I forgot about pricing; but I believe they are generic. Thanks for any answer, Steven

 

[JockAndRoll]

This doesn’t answer your question, but your point about not squeezing the end of your penis reminded me of something. About a year and a half ago I had surgery which had the side effect of similar symptoms. I was referred to a physical therapist for treatment, who happened to be a woman. One of the things she wanted me to try (not permanently, just for a while) was to put a purpose made clamp on my dick to hold the urine in until an opportune time to empty my bladder. My first reaction, which I said out loud to her, was that it sounded like some form of medieval torture. Well, to be a cooperative patient I ordered one. I tried it once and that was enough. There are certain things for which you just have to have a penis to understand.

Back you your question, you may be getting ahead of yourself with FloMax. If your primary care physician hasn’t already referred you to a urologist, that would be my next stop.

 

[Cuplover]

Interesting story! I had not heard about scrotal fatigue before. Glad jockstraps corrected the situation. Have you wondered what else your doctor suggests jockstraps for.... maybe he's a jock fan.

 

[Always Strapped]

I have talked to my Doctor during my past three annual check ups about frequently, not every night but most nights, having to urinate about once an hour from 2AM to 6AM. Then I just get up. I told this to my sister whose husband is a surgeon who has a similar problem and he started taking FloMax about a year ago. How long after you start taking it does it take for it to take effect? Then, it's forever? I hate forever drugs, high blood pressure & a Thyroid deficiency, plus B12, magnesium, & D. It's a lot of pills to have to take every day. Both my parents had to take 11 or 12 daily. So my question about FloMax is, if you forget to take it are you doomed that day and will it relieve the Gotta Go, Gotta Go...Right Now syndrome? Sometimes I'm leaking a bit on the 12 steps to the urinal. Its uterly demeaning and then I have to clean up the drops as it is shinier than just water.. So, forever ? Does it reduce that dribble? Note to other men: do not squeeze the end of your penis as the pressure caused me to bleed a bit a month or so ago. I never did it again and it never occurred again. Sorry for the specifics but I have to do something. Is FlowMax generic or expensive, and how expensive is it $300 to $400 a year. Someone else said they were on one or two different drugs, but I forgot about pricing; but I believe they are generic. Thanks for any answer, Steven

I'm sorry it has taken me so long to respond. I don't recall being notified of your question. At any rate, I found the Flomax took effect pretty much right away, and I generally don't have to urinate as often during the night. On the downside, however, I've now become utterly dependent on it. If I forget to take it at the usual time each day, several hours later I start experiencing GREAT difficulty and discomfort urinating. If I then take it, it takes a couple of hours to "kick in," relieving the problem. Another downside is that I'm unable to ejaculate for about 18 hours after taking my daily dose, which leaves me a small six-hour window in which I can have sex or masturbate successfully each day. A bummer, to be sure.

 

[billTO]

Rapaflo here, same drug silodosin. The urge to go can be alarmingly sudden, even twice an hour. But it did excuse me from jury duty.

Re cumming: try taking an SSRI. Chastity almost guaranteed.