Doctor reveals insane questions males ask about their testicles – from vinegar to botox
Brit blokes are always asking questions about their two veg as one GP doctor has revealed the most baffling questions male patients have asked him about their testicles
A GP has revealed the nutty questions Brit blokes ask about their crown jewels – including: “Do testicles have taste buds?”
Dr Chun Tang divulged UK fellas’ concerns about their unmentionables – both serious and the bizarre – to raise awareness for Men’s Health Week (June 9-15).
The family doctor, of the private Pall Mall clinic, which has surgeries in Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool and Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside, said gents had also asked if balls could be Botoxed and why their cojones sometimes smelled of vinegar.
On whether gonads had taste buds, Dr Tang said: “That rumour is a viral myth – taste buds live on your tongue, not below the belt.”
But he said eye-watering anti-wrinkle jabs for goolies were real.
The doctor explained: “It’s called ‘Scrotox’ – some men get it to smooth wrinkles or reduce sweat.
“It’s not common and not medically necessary, but it is a thing.”
Addressing the question of whiffy nether regions, Dr Tang said: “Sweat and bacteria can mix and cause a strong smell, especially in tight underwear.
“Regular washing and breathable fabrics usually sort it.”
And patients who asked if tanning their testicles boosted their testosterone level were talking a load of balls, said Dr Tang, adding: “There’s no scientific evidence for that one, but sunburn down there is something you’d want to avoid.”
But there is a serious side to the touchy subject, as Pall Mall released research showing more than 150,000 testicle-related searches are made online each month in the UK.
The top concern, generating a monthly average of 26,310 searches, is aches and pains, followed by size and shape (14,480), twisted testicles (8,860) and swollen testicles (7,720).
Dr Tang said: “It’s encouraging to see men taking an active interest in their testicular health, even if some questions are unconventional.
“Understanding and discussing these topics openly is a crucial step towards better men’s health awareness.
“Testicular health can be a source of quiet concern for many men, but most issues are manageable, and knowing what’s normal is key.”
He added: “Regular self-checks are essential.
“If something doesn’t feel right, don’t ignore it.
“Prompt advice and reassurance from your GP can make all the difference.”
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