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Men, relax

And what if it didn't help? Our crush, a urologist, explains.

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Men, relax

Ouch. In short: men, relax.

And what if it didn't help? 👀 Our crush, a urologist from a partner clinic, explains.

Forward this to someone who has testicles 💜

Getting hit in the balls

Getting hit in the balls. It's painful, it's nasty and, when it comes down to it, it's scary.

What should you actually do?

A lot of people recommend jumping up and down or doing squats. But that will only make the pain worse, so don't do it. Now I'll tell you what to do to ease all these unpleasant symptoms.

Rest and relax. You're already in pain, so why jump?

The most you can also do is put a cold compress on your balls. But be careful not to let them get too cold.

Go to a urologist

If you notice a fever, swelling of the scrotum or red patches on the skin, then I definitely recommend going to a urologist. Book a consultation, and the urologist will examine you and give you the recommendations you need.

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