Trying to make a change in my life and cut out porn and masturbation. I'm getting serious with my girlfriend, and this is something I need to cut out of my life for both of us. One of my problems though is that after a few days of not fapping I get crippling blue balls. So bad and swollen that it hurts to even lay in my bed. My girlfriend and I are religious and don't have any kind of sex. Things do get hot and heavy some nights though, and it becomes especially bad after those nights. I have relapsed a few times just to get rid of the damn pain in my balls. Do you guys have any tips for dealing with this? The only surefire way I know to get rid of them is to orgasm, but that's out of the question. I have tried cold/hot showers and baths, rubbing with ice, massaging, lifting weights (which is agonizing with blue balls), nothing works. Is it something I will just have to grit my teeth and bear until it goes away on its own?
I haven't done this personally, but some people say Kegel exercises can help the discomfort. You can read some information on Kegels here: http://www.webmd.com/urinary-incontinence-oab/kegel-exercises-treating-male-urinary-incontinence.
If you're having discomfort that only goes away with orgasm it could be something different entirely. When I did nofap I didn't experience this pain at all. After a few days or maybe weeks you will normally have wet dreams that can get rid of excess semen and possibly make you feel better. On the other hand I never experienced this so maybe lack of masturbation is not the actual problem? I'd look online mate.
NEVER and I mean never look up your health symptoms online. It'll turn you into a hypochondriac. You have no idea how many times I thought I had cancer. See a doctor if anything.
True lol tbh. I had a coughing habit once searched it up and it said I could have a variety of cancers/disorders haha. Normally if it's very severe I would go to a doctor but maybe just a brief look online could give you an idea? Well said tho.
