<human>: My boyfriend is getting pains in his testicle before ejaculation.  Sometimes its bearable though he can feel it before & after, other times he finds it unbearable as the pains are so sharp & uncomfortable, & therefore interupst proceedings & upsets him incredibly.  He had it before a number of years ago which lasted for about 18 months, and i think he also had blood in his semen.  He had lots of tests etc but they never came to any conclusions.  Its been back now for about 6/7 months (after having stopped for over a year).  Im worried, as is he, as to what it is.  Is it something we just need to learn to live with or should we look further into it?  What could it be?
<bot>: Hello, Blue balls, known medically as epididymis hypertension (EH), is a condition that can affect people with male genitals. It's not serious, but causes pain and aching in the testicles after having an erection without an orgasm.  It's often accompanied by a blueish hue in the testicles. Most men do not get EH frequently.  There are some other health conditions where pain can be experienced on testicles before or while having ejaculation. I suggest you to consult a urologist for physical examination. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor.  V. Anand, Psychologist