I'm so glad to see this thread!
I as well only have one testicle, missing my right one. I never noticed it really until my teens, but I suspect something happened at birth or around birth. Parents have never mentioned anything about it, which I can see how that could be an awkward thing to discuss, I guess they wanted "for him to just find out on his own" (Thanks guys! Pshhh) I'd still like to know, why I only have one though. But I guess seeing as i'm 21, it would be kind of weird to call up my Mom (I live 1,500 miles away from home now, got a good job out west that I love) and say, "Hey Mom! How are ya? Now I gotta ask you something...." Haha.
Anyhow, I dated this girl for almost 7 years. She was my High School love, the first girl I ever slept with, etc. After dating a couple years, we started to, y'know, progress our affection to more sexual things. I didn't tell her initially, until a few months after we started having sex. It was scary even then to say it, I had never actually vocally said those words to anyone, "I only have one testicle".
I mean, she knew already at that point, but was not upset or scared by it. But the moral is we dated for another five years, had a good sex life, etc. It has not, I don't think, affected me negatively in terms of body development. I am 6'1 or 6'2, the tallest in my family, very slim and good physical health and everything downstairs works a treat!
Now that I am single, however, I have been a little worried to test the waters again. Have I thought about getting a prosthetic? Yeah, but still not sure if that's something I would want to do. How "real" do they look and feel? I really have no desire Google Image searching the situation to see a page full of balls, so I can just take your guy's word for it if they look and feel real or not.
I as well only have one testicle, missing my right one. I never noticed it really until my teens, but I suspect something happened at birth or around birth. Parents have never mentioned anything about it, which I can see how that could be an awkward thing to discuss, I guess they wanted "for him to just find out on his own" (Thanks guys! Pshhh) I'd still like to know, why I only have one though. But I guess seeing as i'm 21, it would be kind of weird to call up my Mom (I live 1,500 miles away from home now, got a good job out west that I love) and say, "Hey Mom! How are ya? Now I gotta ask you something...." Haha.
Anyhow, I dated this girl for almost 7 years. She was my High School love, the first girl I ever slept with, etc. After dating a couple years, we started to, y'know, progress our affection to more sexual things. I didn't tell her initially, until a few months after we started having sex. It was scary even then to say it, I had never actually vocally said those words to anyone, "I only have one testicle".
I mean, she knew already at that point, but was not upset or scared by it. But the moral is we dated for another five years, had a good sex life, etc. It has not, I don't think, affected me negatively in terms of body development. I am 6'1 or 6'2, the tallest in my family, very slim and good physical health and everything downstairs works a treat!
Now that I am single, however, I have been a little worried to test the waters again. Have I thought about getting a prosthetic? Yeah, but still not sure if that's something I would want to do. How "real" do they look and feel? I really have no desire Google Image searching the situation to see a page full of balls, so I can just take your guy's word for it if they look and feel real or not.
Having only one testicle does not mean that you are infertile. It also can sometimes be that when a guy gets excited that sometimes one of the testicles slips back into the body and does not descend until after ejaculation. Does that make sense? Do you think that might be the case?
Don't worry, I have had one testicle all my life, nothing much about it. Just make sure he takes care of that one testicle.
Hi there, I hope you don't mind me asking but can you explain to me a little more about what happened? I know that there's a variety of reasons why men don't have one testicle and I'm curious to know if you can tell me what yours is. Thanks!
ALOHA from Hawaii, I would just like to state that I've been without a testicle my whole life,I'm now 35..I have too say it get easier as you move through life,as you mature and gain valuable life experiences,too deal with the issues of only having one.I too had insecurities going through School and having sex for the very first time.I have been with over 15 woman in my life and none had ever found out,until I told them.Living with one has not changed or altered my physical being. I would consider myself to be a Manly guy in every sense of the word. I have one Son (who by the way has two testies) who was conceived the very first time my partner and I decided not to use protection.My sex drive is through the roof, I'm more than average in size and my only testicle is probably 1-1/2 larger than normal.I truly believe that your body compensates or over in some cases for the lack there of! Physically I'm very strong for my size,5' 10'' 180 pounds and can squat close to 500 lbs. bench 285 lbs. and curl 150 lbs. I can almost dunk a basketball even at 35 years old.I played Ice Hockey as a child when I lived on the mainland.I currently am a FireFighter here in hawaii.So if anything, I think that having only one Testicle may enhance your performance in many different aspects, that seems too be the trend I'm seeing here in this Forum. One Testie is better than none...
Well, sometimes one testicle will hang lower than the other.. next time, try to search higher up.. you might find a 2nd one ;-)
Hi,
I am 19 years old and had testicular cancer when I was about 1.5yrs old, and therefore only have one testicle.
None of my friends have known all my life and I have yet to have any sexual experiences past kissing. I am secretly worried about what will happen when it comes along and I take my boxers off and she see's it; I don't want to have a big conversation on it that will totally ruin the moment. I am also very worried that if it dosn't happen with a girlfriend and I am having more of a one night stand (not saying I want that but you never know what is going to happen) then she may spread it that I only have one testicle. I can only imagine the humiliation that would occur if my friends found out.
Also I am worried that if a girl feels my trousers, (say in a club) she will jump out her seat if she felt only one testicle.
I remember being offered a prostetic testicle when I was younger (about 13) but my parents brished off the idea a bit as it is still an operation, I am now feeling maybe I should have had it done. Tho I did read someone elses post above that said he wished he hadn't got it done.
I don't really know why I am posting this, I think I am just looking for someone to tell me its going to be alright when my first sexual experience happens.
I am 19 years old and had testicular cancer when I was about 1.5yrs old, and therefore only have one testicle.
None of my friends have known all my life and I have yet to have any sexual experiences past kissing. I am secretly worried about what will happen when it comes along and I take my boxers off and she see's it; I don't want to have a big conversation on it that will totally ruin the moment. I am also very worried that if it dosn't happen with a girlfriend and I am having more of a one night stand (not saying I want that but you never know what is going to happen) then she may spread it that I only have one testicle. I can only imagine the humiliation that would occur if my friends found out.
Also I am worried that if a girl feels my trousers, (say in a club) she will jump out her seat if she felt only one testicle.
I remember being offered a prostetic testicle when I was younger (about 13) but my parents brished off the idea a bit as it is still an operation, I am now feeling maybe I should have had it done. Tho I did read someone elses post above that said he wished he hadn't got it done.
I don't really know why I am posting this, I think I am just looking for someone to tell me its going to be alright when my first sexual experience happens.
Also I would like to say I am a confident guy and have friends that are girls. However, I believe it is a self esteem issue with what girls will think that may be holding back.
I got one removed yesterday, and am fourteen. It's pretty much unnoticeable unless you look close up at it, so I'm pleased with everything concerning this matter. :-)
Oh my God, it is so awesome to hear other peoples stories about this.
I always thought I was alone in this matter. I am 24 and have only one testicle from birth. At about age 5, I had a major exploratory operation (I still have an 9 inch scar) to look for the other testicle to no avail. So my parents always told me that I would be different, but not worse, just different and that there was nothing wrong with it. And I am glad they did because they were right.
I have only told a couple of people in my life. One made fun of me constantly throughout my childhood. One was very supportive. I have also been with a few women and 1 thought nothing of it, especially since everything still worked right, several of them never even noticed, and 1 even got super turned on by it (yes it is as awesome as that sounds). I have never had any problems, I am healthy, 6'2, manly, hairy, and muscular. I think my one remaining testicle is actually a little bigger than it would be normally...my bodys way of compensating I guess.
I would say to you young guys that are dealing with this and feeling insecure: other guys can be douchebags because they are also insecure. I have never been with a girl that thought there was anything wrong with it. I know there are some out there, but forget them. YOU ARE NOT ALONE! and you are not a freak. You have people here that you can talk to about dealing with the insecurity...use them.
peace
I always thought I was alone in this matter. I am 24 and have only one testicle from birth. At about age 5, I had a major exploratory operation (I still have an 9 inch scar) to look for the other testicle to no avail. So my parents always told me that I would be different, but not worse, just different and that there was nothing wrong with it. And I am glad they did because they were right.
I have only told a couple of people in my life. One made fun of me constantly throughout my childhood. One was very supportive. I have also been with a few women and 1 thought nothing of it, especially since everything still worked right, several of them never even noticed, and 1 even got super turned on by it (yes it is as awesome as that sounds). I have never had any problems, I am healthy, 6'2, manly, hairy, and muscular. I think my one remaining testicle is actually a little bigger than it would be normally...my bodys way of compensating I guess.
I would say to you young guys that are dealing with this and feeling insecure: other guys can be douchebags because they are also insecure. I have never been with a girl that thought there was anything wrong with it. I know there are some out there, but forget them. YOU ARE NOT ALONE! and you are not a freak. You have people here that you can talk to about dealing with the insecurity...use them.
peace
Guys will totally make fun of anything. I have a funny story to help support guys here who don't feel comfortable about it. When my little brother was younger, he had to change out for gym and this one kid used to always make fun of him. Do you know what he said? He said that my brother's penis was too big! It's really funny now, but at the time my little brother was devastated. Guys can be total jerks and make you feel bad about just about anything. Don't listen to them. :)
Im 18 and had my testicle removed when i was 11. Im taller then most of my friends, hairier then most, fairly attractive, my junk is larger then average, and my left one is fine and healthy. I used to be so afraid someone would find out but now i dont even care. And the last girl i was with was turned on by it so no worrys.
I'm glad to hear this story. I know that it's not a big deal, but it's so hard to convince yourself of that, especially if you are not sexually experienced or something. Thanks for posting your input.
to the previous person who posted with the benign tumor, I had the same thing and I know exactly what you mean. I am 19 and the gym is my life aswell. hard to communicate over this but i know exactly what you mean. Ive found that my testosterone levels have dropped since my surgery last oct. post or w.e if you have any comments i'd like to find out your opinion.
Yeah, he is not infertile just because he has one testicle. He should be fine, do you know if he has had it removed?