What Is Blue Balls?

忧郁蓝蛋蛋是什么？

First, let’s be clear: blue balls have absolutely nothing to do with depression. The term comes from English slang, where “blue” can mean feeling down. I’m just joking with the translation.

首先要说清楚，蓝蛋蛋和抑郁一点关系都没有。只是因为英文叫 Blue Balls，而 blue 也有“忧郁”的意思，我才开个玩笑这样翻译

Blue balls happen when someone becomes sexually aroused but does not ejaculate. The testicles may appear slightly purplish or bluish due to temporary blood congestion.

蓝蛋蛋通常发生在性唤起后没有射精的情况下。由于血液暂时淤积，睾丸可能会呈现轻微偏紫或偏蓝的颜色

How to relieve it? Try lifting weights. I’m not joking, it can actually help. But keep reading for more options.

怎么缓解？去举重。真的不是开玩笑，确实有帮助。不过还有其他方法，继续往下看

Responsibility and Sexual Coercion

责任与性胁迫

As a sex therapist, I want to be very clear: you are not responsible for someone else’s blue balls, even if they are your partner.

作为一名性咨询师，我必须强调：你不需要为任何人的蓝蛋蛋负责，即使对方是你的伴侣

Statements like “It hurts, you have to help me” are not acceptable.

类似“我下面涨得痛，你得帮我解决”这样的说法，是不合理的

Using discomfort as a reason to pressure someone into sexual activity is sexual coercion.

用身体不适作为理由去逼迫对方发生性行为，这是性胁迫

Consent matters. Every single time.

性知情同意永远是必须的

The Medical Explanation

医学解释

Medically, blue balls are referred to as epididymal hypertension.

在医学上，蓝蛋蛋被称为附睾高血压

The epididymis sits behind the testicles.

附睾位于睾丸后方

During sexual arousal, blood flows into the genitals. If arousal continues without ejaculation, blood outflow may be delayed, creating pressure, heaviness, or mild pain.

在性唤起过程中，血液流入生殖器。如果持续兴奋却没有射精，血液回流延迟，可能造成胀感、沉重感或轻微疼痛

The slight color change is what led to the slang term.

轻微的颜色变化因此产生了这个俗称

What Does It Feel Like?

感觉是什么样？

Some people describe it as:

有人形容为：

• A dull ache or heaviness
• Mild throbbing
• Increased sensitivity
• A sensation similar to being lightly hit in the testicles

• 钝痛或沉重感
• 轻微抽动
• 触碰敏感
• 类似被轻撞到睾丸的感觉

Severity varies, but it is usually temporary.

严重程度因人而异，但通常是短暂的

Is It Dangerous?

会有危险吗？

Blue balls are not dangerous and do not cause permanent damage.

蓝蛋蛋不会造成永久伤害，也不危险

Discomfort typically fades as arousal decreases.

只要性唤起逐渐消退，不适通常会自行缓解

If pain is severe, one-sided, persistent, or lasts for several hours, seek medical attention to rule out other conditions.

如果疼痛严重、单侧明显、持续数小时，应及时就医排除其他问题

How to Relieve It

如何缓解

• Relax and allow arousal to subside
• Slow breathing to calm the nervous system
• Physical activity such as walking or lifting weights
• Masturbation
• Sexual activity with a fully consenting partner

• 放松，让兴奋自然消退
• 缓慢呼吸，让神经系统恢复平静
• 运动，例如散步或举重
• 自慰
• 在完全自愿的情况下与伴侣发生性行为

Relief does not require another person.

缓解不需要依赖他人

Breathing Technique

呼吸法

You can try the Valsalva maneuver:

可以尝试瓦式呼吸：

• Take a deep breath
• Hold it
• Gently bear down as if having a bowel movement

• 深吸一口气
• 屏住呼吸
• 像排便一样轻轻用力

This increases internal pressure and may help reset blood flow.

这种方式有助于调节体内压力与血液循环

Can Women Experience Something Similar?

女性会有类似情况吗？

Yes. Sometimes called “blue vulva” or pelvic congestion.

是的，有时被称为“蓝阴部”或盆腔充血

During prolonged arousal without orgasm, blood congestion can cause heaviness or discomfort in the vulva and pelvis.

在长时间性唤起但没有高潮时，外阴和盆腔可能因充血而感到胀痛或沉重

Relief methods are similar: relaxation, breathing, movement, or self-stimulation.

缓解方式类似：放松、呼吸、运动或自我刺激

Final Reminder

Blue balls are never an excuse to pressure someone into sex.

蓝蛋蛋绝不是强迫他人发生性行为的理由

Consent is not optional.

性知情同意不是可选项

If someone attempts to guilt you using this excuse, you are allowed to say no.

如果有人用这个理由对你施压，你完全可以拒绝

Repeat after me:

跟我念：

Consent is essential.

性知情同意是必须的