Men, do you know why it hurts so much when you get punched in the testicles? No? We have an explanation for you that will finally explain why this pain is so hellish.
The pain caused by a kick in a man's testicles is often compared to the pain that women experience during childbirth. Although it is crystal clear in women why this pain occurs, men are still wandering in the dark. Therefore, we have prepared an explanation that will explain why this pain occurs so hellish.
Vlogger on YouTube Simon Whistler, who owns the channel Today I Found Out, took a closer look at the biology behind this apparent anatomical enigma.
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When a baby's testicles start to develop, all of this happens above the waist, in the abdomen near the stomach and kidneys. During puberty, testicles drop, and the nerves and vessels connected to them remain in the same place. So when someone hits them or mistreats them in some other way, the feeling from every testicle travels up into the abdominal cavity. This causes pain that is felt in the stomach. Of course, the strength of the pain depends on the tolerance of the individual. At worst, a testicle kick can cause long-term reproductive problems or may even require removal.
