Health·Posted on Apr 29, 2015Here's What Blue Balls Actually AreYes, they're real. No, they're not blue.by Casey GuerenBuzzFeed StaffLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail So, blue balls are actually a thing. View this photo on Instagram The term blue balls refers to the testicular pain that happens after prolonged sexual stimulation — without ejaculation. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Here's WHY it happens: Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF But they don't actually turn blue. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF It IS usually relieved by ejaculating. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF We repeat: Blue balls are annoying and painful, but you shouldn't feel GUILTY if your partner has them. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF You don't need to go to the doctor — unless you have SERIOUS testicular pain. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF