Is it damaging to testicles when someone ball taps you a few times in a row?

Question

first couple not too hard
third was EXCRUCIATING

Answer 1

I am not sure what you mean by ball taps, but I will impart some general information about trauma to the family jewels.

Because the testicles are located within the scrotum, which hangs outside of the body, they do not have the protection of muscles and bones. This makes it easier for the testicles to be struck, hit, kicked or crushed. The following information should help explain why timely evaluation and proper management are critical for the best outcomes.

As the producers of sperm and testosterone, the testicles are paired organs essential for every reproductive and sexual function enjoyed by men. But they are also prone to injuries that can leave damage to either the entire gland or essential parts of it.

Suspended in the scrotum, a skin pouch below the penis, each testicle is surrounded by the tunica albuginea, a tough, fibrous covering that often takes the hit of trauma to the gland. Like the shell of an egg, it can be easily "fractured" or shattered when confronted by a blunt or violent force.

But while this covering is injury-prone, other parts of the scrotal sac, most notably the adjacent epididymis, are also vulnerable. Lying along the backside of the testicle, this rubbery gland contains a single coiled tube formed by the merger of thousands of sperm-producing ducts, seminiferous tubules, originating inside the testicle.

Sperm stop briefly in the epididymis to mature before exiting in semen through the vas deferens, a tube that connects with the urethra. Unlike the vas, which is covered by a thick muscle wall, the epididymis has a coating that is both thin and fragile. As such, it puts the gland at higher risk for inflammation or injury.

While testicular injuries fall into three categories, they all have the potential of inflicting similar injuries: partial or complete ripping of the testicle as well as loss of the entire gland. An injury can be sustained as the result of a penetrating object such as a knife or bullet that punctures the scrotal sac, causing a minor scrape to the skin or major impediment of the blood flow to the testicle itself. An injury might be caused by a moving object — such as a kick or baseball to the groin — hitting the scrotal sac with a force so strong the energy causes injury. Or an injury can result from the scrotum striking a solid object, such as in a fall or car accident.

While trauma to the testicle or scrotal sac usually produces severe pain as a first symptom, it can also result in actual physical injury to any of its contents. When the testicle's hard covering is shattered or ripped blood flows from the injury, stretching the normally elastic scrotal sac until it is tense. While that collection of blood can trigger infection, there also may be additional fertility problems due to the ultimate loss of a testicle or immune system problems that affect the remaining testicle. In very severe cases of testicular injury, the entire testicle is ripped with either part of the testicle that cannot be saved or the entire testicle injured beyond repair.

Considerable pain not caused by a defect in the testicle's covering, may be due to epididymitis. Because the epididymis, the lengthy coil alongside the testicle, is a very thin-walled gland it easily becomes red and swollen either by infection or injury. If left untreated, the condition can lead to a loss of the testicle due to blockage of the blood supply to the testicle.

The symptoms mentioned above may indicate a very treatable, benign problem but they may also indicate testicular cancer. A substantial number of malignancies are discovered after minor injuries. But many men are not aware of the painless, solid lump, bulging from the smooth testicular covering, until they're injured in the groin and are examining themselves.

Do not make the mistake of many men who postpone medical care, thinking they are dealing with a simple bruise. This is a medical emergency! While testicular cancer caught early is generally curable, malignancies discovered late often require prolonged treatment involving surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.

Men who suffer anything more than a minor injury to the scrotum should seek an evaluation by a urologist. Reasons to seek medical care include:

swelling of the scrotal sac

any penetrating injury to the scrotal sac

prolonged pain in the scrotal sac

bruising and swelling of the scrotal sac

fevers after testicular injury

any other symptom that develops after injury to the scrotal sac

There are many common-sense steps you can take to reduce your risk of testicular trauma. Wear a seat belt when driving a car. Make sure your clothes are tucked in and you are not exposing loose belts or other items to machinery that has exposed chains or belts. Wear a jock strap when playing sports. If the activity could produce severe contact (as in baseball, football or hockey) use a hard cup to reduce the risk. Finally, avoid any circumstances in which a moving object could hit your groin, particularly the scrotum.

Not knowing te nature of the injury or the outcome, I can't tell you much more. But use this rule: If it hurts...don't do it!

Answer 2

IT ALL DEPENDS ON HOW HARD THEY TAP YOU AND WHAT WAS THE REASON FOR THEM TO TAP YOU. IF THIS HAPPENS DURING SEX INGNORE IT. IF THERE WAS GOING TO DAMAGE FROM THAT YOU WOULD HAVE DAMAGE ELSE WHERE BEFORE THE TESTIES GOT DAMAGE

Answer 3

It's good not to want to hurt people, but you can take that attitude too far. If someone is attacking you, you should do whatever you can to protect yourself, even if it means maybe damaging him. All the same, you don't really need to worry. A boy's testicles are very tough and resilient, and they can also move around and absorb impacts very well. It hurts a lot, but balls can take a lot of punishment without being permanently damaged. So if a boy is giving you a hard time, don't hesitate to go right for his balls. He should be fine.

Answer 4

If you feel ok now, I doubt you have anything to worry about. But honestly, I never heard of "ball taps."

Answer 5

a little tap or a big one. i dont know i sit on my on occasion. hurts like hell but they work fine.

Answer 6

Its a great possibility but, that is a very discusting and private topic and matter that you should really consider asking your doctor!

Answer 7

It depends on how hard it was. The ball taps... I mean...

Answer 8

as long as when u masturbate, and it isn't bloody, and working properly, ur fine. if not, get a doctor. hurts dont it....i got 2 today on the bus.... :-(

Answer 9

Yes, it can cause necrosis and bruising, it can also cause hydrocele or hematocele. Ultimately it will diminish sperm count.

Answer 10

What does that mean?

Answer 11

no