Normal? While I’m sure that more people would use the word “painful,” but there are plenty of people who also find “pleasure” in this act. So it’s nothing to be ashamed of! However, if you (and your partners) choose to engage in testicle tension for pleasure, be careful. It is possible to cause permanent damage to your testicles if you are too harsh, so be aware of the things that can happen:

• A kick in the balls can damage the testicles OR the tubes and vessels that connect the testicles to the body.

• Using toys or tools that squeeze the balls can actually cut off circulation to the testicles and, essentially, cause them to die.

• Testicles can twist on themselves and cut off circulation as well, which can result in testicular death.

• Accidental hits to the penis can cause permanent penis damage, too, so watch positioning.

When to get help? If you notice bruising of the scrotum (or the sack), if testicle pain persists after your pleasure session or if you have changes in feeling of your testicles.