Despite widespread belief, blue balls (and blue vulva) are actually not a medical ailment.

Here, sex experts share how it can mean good news.

(The person enduring it may convince their partner to engage in sex acts to relieve the sensation.)

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Ahead, sexologists break down exactly what blue balls mean (and, cruciallydontmean).

When blue balls happen to vulva-owners, its known as either blue vulva or pink pelvis.

The sensation may be uncomfortable, but it is not damaging, deadly, or lasting.

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licensed psychologist and certified sex therapist

What is The Missionary Sex Position?

During orgasm, the buildup of blood in the genitals releases.

How to relieve blue balls or blue vulva

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A couple in bed, having an intimate kink experience.

If your partner(s) are still in your presence, youll need their consent before proceeding.

This can, in turn, give way to a deepersense of intimacy.

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