Ah, I'm afraid I for one made this discovery all by myself; one day I learnt I should make self-checks for testicular cancer so as I was looking for lumps, much to my dismay, it occured to me that I seemed to have only one testicle. Man, that was a bad day. I'm a mere 17 years old now, but I've been considering getting relatively intimate with my girlfriend. I like to think I have a pretty good reputation as a nice, good looking guy and I'm worried I might ruin this if she discovers my "secret". Any suggestions?
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Hi all,
Great to hear the personal stories of so many others. I am another guy with one testicle, I figured that I'd contribute as well. I'm 25 and I lost my right one when I was 3 after a botched hernia operation caused it to be strangulated. As with many other posts, I kept it secret all through high school, and even college, because I was afraid of what would happen if somebody found out. I would always take a towel with me to the pool, and use it to change cloths so nobody would see me.
I opted for the prosthesis after high school. I was conflicted about getting the prosthesis after having had only one testicle for so many years, and I totally respect the guys that have remained implant free. I felt comfortable with myself, and worried that getting the implant might mean I was unhappy with myself on some fundamental level, which I didn't feel that I should be (despite not really wanting others to find out about the one testicle... if that makes sense?). I also worried that it might change my personality for some psychological reason. Perhaps it was a rationalization, but the thing that finally made up my mind was: I figured I'd do it for a future partner's/s' enjoyment. Even though I was cool with myself, I didn't really expect others to be. Reading these posts, it seems that I did a lot of worrying for nothing. However, as an admittedly shallow yet shy guy to begin with, I think the prosthesis increased my romantic confidence levels. In truth, I wish I had done it sooner.
It is still nerve-wracking for me to tell a partner about the condition, but I figure that the alternative is a lot worse (i.e. not pursuing a relationship out of fear of rejection).
For all you other one-nutters out there, if you ever want to see a doctor sweat, "forget" to tell him that you only have one testicle during your next physical. See how he reacts during the hernia check. "Um... son... did you know... ?!?!"
Great to hear the personal stories of so many others. I am another guy with one testicle, I figured that I'd contribute as well. I'm 25 and I lost my right one when I was 3 after a botched hernia operation caused it to be strangulated. As with many other posts, I kept it secret all through high school, and even college, because I was afraid of what would happen if somebody found out. I would always take a towel with me to the pool, and use it to change cloths so nobody would see me.
I opted for the prosthesis after high school. I was conflicted about getting the prosthesis after having had only one testicle for so many years, and I totally respect the guys that have remained implant free. I felt comfortable with myself, and worried that getting the implant might mean I was unhappy with myself on some fundamental level, which I didn't feel that I should be (despite not really wanting others to find out about the one testicle... if that makes sense?). I also worried that it might change my personality for some psychological reason. Perhaps it was a rationalization, but the thing that finally made up my mind was: I figured I'd do it for a future partner's/s' enjoyment. Even though I was cool with myself, I didn't really expect others to be. Reading these posts, it seems that I did a lot of worrying for nothing. However, as an admittedly shallow yet shy guy to begin with, I think the prosthesis increased my romantic confidence levels. In truth, I wish I had done it sooner.
It is still nerve-wracking for me to tell a partner about the condition, but I figure that the alternative is a lot worse (i.e. not pursuing a relationship out of fear of rejection).
For all you other one-nutters out there, if you ever want to see a doctor sweat, "forget" to tell him that you only have one testicle during your next physical. See how he reacts during the hernia check. "Um... son... did you know... ?!?!"
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Hi all,
Great to hear the personal stories of so many others. I am another guy with one testicle, I figured that I'd contribute as well. I'm 25 and I lost my right one when I was 3 after a botched hernia operation caused it to be strangulated. As with many other posts, I kept it secret all through high school, and even college, because I was afraid of what would happen if somebody found out. I would always take a towel with me to the pool, and use it to change cloths so nobody would see me.
I opted for the prosthesis after high school. I was conflicted about getting the prosthesis after having had only one testicle for so many years, and I totally respect the guys that have remained implant free. I felt comfortable with myself, and worried that getting the implant might mean I was unhappy with myself on some fundamental level, which I didn't feel that I should be (despite not really wanting others to find out about the one testicle... if that makes sense?). I also worried that it might change my personality for some psychological reason. Perhaps it was a rationalization, but the thing that finally made up my mind was: I figured I'd do it for a future partner's/s' enjoyment. Even though I was cool with myself, I didn't really expect others to be. Reading these posts, it seems that I did a lot of worrying for nothing. However, as an admittedly shallow yet shy guy to begin with, I think the prosthesis increased my romantic confidence levels. In truth, I wish I had done it sooner.
It is still nerve-wracking for me to tell a partner about the condition, but I figure that the alternative is a lot worse (i.e. not pursuing a relationship out of fear of rejection).
For all you other one-nutters out there, if you ever want to see a doctor sweat, "forget" to tell him that you only have one testicle during your next physical. See how he reacts during the hernia check. "Um... son... did you know... ?!?!"
Great to hear the personal stories of so many others. I am another guy with one testicle, I figured that I'd contribute as well. I'm 25 and I lost my right one when I was 3 after a botched hernia operation caused it to be strangulated. As with many other posts, I kept it secret all through high school, and even college, because I was afraid of what would happen if somebody found out. I would always take a towel with me to the pool, and use it to change cloths so nobody would see me.
I opted for the prosthesis after high school. I was conflicted about getting the prosthesis after having had only one testicle for so many years, and I totally respect the guys that have remained implant free. I felt comfortable with myself, and worried that getting the implant might mean I was unhappy with myself on some fundamental level, which I didn't feel that I should be (despite not really wanting others to find out about the one testicle... if that makes sense?). I also worried that it might change my personality for some psychological reason. Perhaps it was a rationalization, but the thing that finally made up my mind was: I figured I'd do it for a future partner's/s' enjoyment. Even though I was cool with myself, I didn't really expect others to be. Reading these posts, it seems that I did a lot of worrying for nothing. However, as an admittedly shallow yet shy guy to begin with, I think the prosthesis increased my romantic confidence levels. In truth, I wish I had done it sooner.
It is still nerve-wracking for me to tell a partner about the condition, but I figure that the alternative is a lot worse (i.e. not pursuing a relationship out of fear of rejection).
For all you other one-nutters out there, if you ever want to see a doctor sweat, "forget" to tell him that you only have one testicle during your next physical. See how he reacts during the hernia check. "Um... son... did you know... ?!?!"
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I recently started dating a guy that I have been good friends with for the past three years and discovered he has only one testicle. I acted as if it didn't matter to me when I came across this because... well... it doesn't. He worded it afterwards in a somewhat comical matter ("I'm missing one of my boys...") and proceeded to tell me he had testicular cancer as an infant and got it removed.
Moral of the story?
1. I adore my boyfriend and nothing can change that.
2. He is more man than the vast majority of guys in my age group that I have met.
Moral of the story?
1. I adore my boyfriend and nothing can change that.
2. He is more man than the vast majority of guys in my age group that I have met.
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hi is it normal for a testicle to progressively disappear? it just feels like a lump now on my groin. when i was younger around 10-14 my left testicle used to be a lot smaller than my right one, but now it has disappeared. is this a problem?
thanks
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:x If you feel that way the leave him, I am sure the next woman he finds will be worth his time and attention. I have a boyfriend and we have been going out for 7 months. We have never had sex(that is only because I want to wait). I just found out that he has one testicle and I am not bothered at all. He has really really really nice equipment. He is everything I want in a man and I would not dream of giving him up because of something medically that he could not change. I don't look at him any different, he is still mi amorcito. I am actully excited about having sex with him. I still want to wait but I don't think I will as long now.
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The first poster's concerns are understandable.
She is not in the know... But hopefully, most of the posts on this thread have helped her to understand. :$
Many men live perfectly normal llives with just one testicle.
In fact, unless they tell someone, no one would likely know.
Now, human nature being what it is, once immature boys become aware that someone has only one testicle...well, they jump to the conclusion that they are somehow less than a man/male. Unfortunately, this was also re-enforced in WWII when it was widely bandied about that "Herman Goering had one ball... Hitler had none at all!"
This is nothing more than vilifying the enemy.
Although it may have been a medical fact, it didn't make any difference.
Most all men with one testicle are able to father children. If there are impotence or infertility problems, there are probably other issues at play.
Hope we have all learned something now.
She is not in the know... But hopefully, most of the posts on this thread have helped her to understand. :$
Many men live perfectly normal llives with just one testicle.
In fact, unless they tell someone, no one would likely know.
Now, human nature being what it is, once immature boys become aware that someone has only one testicle...well, they jump to the conclusion that they are somehow less than a man/male. Unfortunately, this was also re-enforced in WWII when it was widely bandied about that "Herman Goering had one ball... Hitler had none at all!"
This is nothing more than vilifying the enemy.
Although it may have been a medical fact, it didn't make any difference.
Most all men with one testicle are able to father children. If there are impotence or infertility problems, there are probably other issues at play.
Hope we have all learned something now.
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i've only one nad since birth and it's been a point of concern for me since puberty. I had a silicon prosthetic implanted in '76 and had it removed in '94. The silicon breast implant thing scared the daylights out of me! Some women and men have commented on my gentials while most women and men either didn't notice, didn't care or were kind enough not to say anything if they were put off.
I've had a wife and family for fifteen years. There was no concern about virility. She never expressed any concern over my single shooter. I have an average good looking penis from all reports.
I have children.
I absoulutely would LOVE to have two big fat testicles for someone to swoon over, but I don't. It's not the end of the world. Love goes on regardless.
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I've had a wife and family for fifteen years. There was no concern about virility. She never expressed any concern over my single shooter. I have an average good looking penis from all reports.
I have children.
I absoulutely would LOVE to have two big fat testicles for someone to swoon over, but I don't. It's not the end of the world. Love goes on regardless.
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I notice that Guest, just above, had a prostehetic implant of a silicone testicle in '76 but removed almost 20 years later.
I don't think he had to worry. The grade of silicone used is usually none reactive.
The women's breast implant are filled with a silicone fluid that compresses and sloshes... and so, if they rupture, there is a concern about absorption.
The round egg-shapped testicle implant I believe would be solid and not subject to leakage, breakage or absorption.
However, I was not his doctor nor surgeon, so I am not qualified to comment.
In fact, having two testicles until perhaps next month, I don't have anything to compare his experience with.
I do agree that he says, "I absolutely would LOVE to have two big fat testicles for someone to swoon over, but I don't. It's not the end of the world. Love goes on regardless."
and
"I've had a wife and family for fifteen years. There was no concern about virility. She never expressed any concern over my single (shooter) testicle. I have an average good-loking penis from all reports. I have children."
So, it certainly sounds like he's not missing a thing. Not a thing!
I don't think he had to worry. The grade of silicone used is usually none reactive.
The women's breast implant are filled with a silicone fluid that compresses and sloshes... and so, if they rupture, there is a concern about absorption.
The round egg-shapped testicle implant I believe would be solid and not subject to leakage, breakage or absorption.
However, I was not his doctor nor surgeon, so I am not qualified to comment.
In fact, having two testicles until perhaps next month, I don't have anything to compare his experience with.
I do agree that he says, "I absolutely would LOVE to have two big fat testicles for someone to swoon over, but I don't. It's not the end of the world. Love goes on regardless."
and
"I've had a wife and family for fifteen years. There was no concern about virility. She never expressed any concern over my single (shooter) testicle. I have an average good-loking penis from all reports. I have children."
So, it certainly sounds like he's not missing a thing. Not a thing!
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I am now 33 also born with one testicle. When I was a teen I worried much about it, almost to much. I had one siliconball operated in, and felt much better. It is like you all other "one ball brothers" and endocrinists say :-) the remaining testicle compensate for the other, and under normal conditions you will be normal, producing enough sperm and having normal testotesterone levels as having 2 or 10 balls cause of the feedback mecanism.
I have a more masculin body than most normal men, and a penise size above average both in length and size, I train regulary with good gains in muscle and strength. I have a high sexual lust. So for all of you thinking and reading other peoples opinions - let the reality speak and read the facts from all of us with one ball. Don´t spend time thinking to much about this because it is not a problem at all.
Live happy ;-)
-HM, Scandinavia
I have a more masculin body than most normal men, and a penise size above average both in length and size, I train regulary with good gains in muscle and strength. I have a high sexual lust. So for all of you thinking and reading other peoples opinions - let the reality speak and read the facts from all of us with one ball. Don´t spend time thinking to much about this because it is not a problem at all.
Live happy ;-)
-HM, Scandinavia
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Easy for you to say. You got the implant. I came from parents who ignored the issue completely, never mentioning the possibility of an implant (or who could not afford it). Well, now I am 34 years old and I had thought this issue was behind me after years of torment. But it still comes back to haunt me from time to time. I am finally successful and have a great girlfriend. However, I am sexually submissive due to this. To all of you who are completely normal, more power to you. I am/was/have been weak minded I suppose. I blame most of the problems that I have experienced on my one ballness. I have felt like a freak and have feared all my life posts like the OP. I have considered suicide several times with my humiliation of having only one ball as the centerpiece of that argument.
Today I find myself actually aroused at feeling less like a man and having a woman say so. I guess I probably have multiple issues going on psychologically. A coincidence perhaps, but I am pretty sure that had I been born with two, I would be an average Joe without the turbulent past that I have had and the strange submissive sexual fantasies that I suffer today. I say suffer for this reason; when I am sexually active and engaging in the fantasy, I love having one ball and being less of a man. But after I am finished, I feel total regret and freakishness.
I know I am probably an extreme example, but guys . . . get the prosthetic if possible. I had always dreamed of being successful enough at a young age to get it done, but my depression and psychological issues (which I firmly believe stemmed from the one ball) prevented me from becoming successful enough to afford it. I would love to say more, but I am probably not helping at all. Thanks for letting me voice my thoughts here anonymously.
Today I find myself actually aroused at feeling less like a man and having a woman say so. I guess I probably have multiple issues going on psychologically. A coincidence perhaps, but I am pretty sure that had I been born with two, I would be an average Joe without the turbulent past that I have had and the strange submissive sexual fantasies that I suffer today. I say suffer for this reason; when I am sexually active and engaging in the fantasy, I love having one ball and being less of a man. But after I am finished, I feel total regret and freakishness.
I know I am probably an extreme example, but guys . . . get the prosthetic if possible. I had always dreamed of being successful enough at a young age to get it done, but my depression and psychological issues (which I firmly believe stemmed from the one ball) prevented me from becoming successful enough to afford it. I would love to say more, but I am probably not helping at all. Thanks for letting me voice my thoughts here anonymously.
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Well, for the first you are not a freak man. You are making a problem out of something that is not a problem. You are not weak minded, you are just making to much og it in your head. You are stressing your self out of nothing, because you have been thinking about this for years.
Remember you are NOT less of a man cause you have one ball. You produce the same amount of testosterone as if having to or even 10 balls cause of feedback mecanism i your brain. And you produce enough sperm. So what the problem? It is an easy procedure having an operation if you want one more ball just for the look. Take my word pal you are normal although you are thinking about this day and night and making a problem out of nothing. It is like you belive that the world is flat, but is round
I have even heard that Arnold Swarzengger have one ball, heck! Anyway I don¨t se the problem.
Live strong man!
MH
Scandinavia
Remember you are NOT less of a man cause you have one ball. You produce the same amount of testosterone as if having to or even 10 balls cause of feedback mecanism i your brain. And you produce enough sperm. So what the problem? It is an easy procedure having an operation if you want one more ball just for the look. Take my word pal you are normal although you are thinking about this day and night and making a problem out of nothing. It is like you belive that the world is flat, but is round
I have even heard that Arnold Swarzengger have one ball, heck! Anyway I don¨t se the problem.
Live strong man!
MH
Scandinavia
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Okay this is the first time I've actually contributed my thoughts to a medical thread, or what seems to become more of a "social medical thread" if you get my drift. Well first off I'd like to say that I too have one testicle. I was born with undescended testicles one of which was deemed to be a dead mass and was suggested to be removed. Until today I thank my parents for making the right decision. The doctor's said that there was an 80% chance of getting testicular cancer if they didn't remove it. I'm glad the folks looked past the social standards and supported the sound medical decision.
I must say I think its great to see that the ladies are so supportive of s guys in these posts. I really don't think it makes any difference having one or two testicles, or even three for that matter lol. I am now 21 yrs old and have slept with three different women in my life, none of whom have ever complained. In fact it seems I'm better in bed than the average guy. In response to the first post, I feel strongly against her reaction of being "freaked out" theres nothing wrong with having one testicle. And from most of these post I read it sounds like it makes us better guys if anything :-)
As for the previous post, mentioning the depression from having one testicle. Well maybe I'm starting a support group here or something. Listen buddy, I know I'm a younger guy and I am very successful for my age pulling full time college and a great paying full-time job. I have been in bad relationships and I'm now in a great relationship. All I have to say is my having one testicle has had nothing to do with it. I embrace who I am, if a girl were to ever think differently of me, I'd leave her in a heartbeat. If a woman can't see past such a minor thing in my life than she has no place in my life. As for your suggestion to have that surgery. Honestly I have never even considered. And I cannot even understand the concept. I think you need to stop worrying so much about those social standards, and most importantly stop hiding behind the "one testicle" as a life excuse. You need to move on with your life, please don't take this the wrong way. This is coming from a fellow "one testicle" guy, dont be ashamed of who you are, don't blame anyone, don't worry and just be you, don't be the "one testicle freak" you imagine society to think of you. Because the fact is people don't generally think of us in that matter.
I do have a medical question if someone can help me though. I have a new girlfriend (who thinks no differently of me for my one testicle). And well it had been over a month since I was last sexually active. And now I have been very sexually active with her and there have been complications. Well the performance is great. But yesterday I had sex about three times with her throughout the night, and now I have been having some pain in my lower stomach. I'm no doctor but Im certain this is sex related. To be more specific, about three inches above my penis and about 3.5 inches to the left I feel this odd sharp pain going down to my testicle. I am a bit worried and I would really appreciate a response. If this helps, I do recall a similar pain throughout my childhood, when riding on a swing or roller coaster. I have also experienced this pain in any drop from an elevated point, ie like when an elevator goes down quickly in a large building. Please reply I am a bit worried about this. Appreciate it and glad to be apart of this wonderful thread. :-)
I must say I think its great to see that the ladies are so supportive of s guys in these posts. I really don't think it makes any difference having one or two testicles, or even three for that matter lol. I am now 21 yrs old and have slept with three different women in my life, none of whom have ever complained. In fact it seems I'm better in bed than the average guy. In response to the first post, I feel strongly against her reaction of being "freaked out" theres nothing wrong with having one testicle. And from most of these post I read it sounds like it makes us better guys if anything :-)
As for the previous post, mentioning the depression from having one testicle. Well maybe I'm starting a support group here or something. Listen buddy, I know I'm a younger guy and I am very successful for my age pulling full time college and a great paying full-time job. I have been in bad relationships and I'm now in a great relationship. All I have to say is my having one testicle has had nothing to do with it. I embrace who I am, if a girl were to ever think differently of me, I'd leave her in a heartbeat. If a woman can't see past such a minor thing in my life than she has no place in my life. As for your suggestion to have that surgery. Honestly I have never even considered. And I cannot even understand the concept. I think you need to stop worrying so much about those social standards, and most importantly stop hiding behind the "one testicle" as a life excuse. You need to move on with your life, please don't take this the wrong way. This is coming from a fellow "one testicle" guy, dont be ashamed of who you are, don't blame anyone, don't worry and just be you, don't be the "one testicle freak" you imagine society to think of you. Because the fact is people don't generally think of us in that matter.
I do have a medical question if someone can help me though. I have a new girlfriend (who thinks no differently of me for my one testicle). And well it had been over a month since I was last sexually active. And now I have been very sexually active with her and there have been complications. Well the performance is great. But yesterday I had sex about three times with her throughout the night, and now I have been having some pain in my lower stomach. I'm no doctor but Im certain this is sex related. To be more specific, about three inches above my penis and about 3.5 inches to the left I feel this odd sharp pain going down to my testicle. I am a bit worried and I would really appreciate a response. If this helps, I do recall a similar pain throughout my childhood, when riding on a swing or roller coaster. I have also experienced this pain in any drop from an elevated point, ie like when an elevator goes down quickly in a large building. Please reply I am a bit worried about this. Appreciate it and glad to be apart of this wonderful thread. :-)
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I just wanted to post and say that I also only have one. I'm 17, and I've been missing one as long as I can remember. It has never given me any trouble, though. I am a little bit shy, but I don't attribute this to having only one. In fact, I'm quite comfortable with how I look. Not that I'm going around telling everyone, but it has never consciously given me any problems. For now I have no intention of getting a replacement. In fact, for the rest of today I will be grateful I didn't have two - I'd be in quite some pain. =P
If anyone is wondering why it isn't a problem for me - I feel perfectly normal since this is how I've been my whole life, most people won't know, most people won't care, and those who do care, like the thread starter, aren't worth enough to care about their opinion of you.
Lastly I just wanted to say I think - except for anyone who just reads the first post - that this is a nice thread for people who are worrying about it, and hopefully I've made it that much more helpful.
If anyone is wondering why it isn't a problem for me - I feel perfectly normal since this is how I've been my whole life, most people won't know, most people won't care, and those who do care, like the thread starter, aren't worth enough to care about their opinion of you.
Lastly I just wanted to say I think - except for anyone who just reads the first post - that this is a nice thread for people who are worrying about it, and hopefully I've made it that much more helpful.
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