10 fun facts about testicles

Testicles expand to twice or more its current size during sex. Once you've ejaculated, they return to normal size. If you haven't heard about this peculiarity of the male organ before, you will probably be curious to find out other facts about testicles. And here they are:

Fact №1

According to statistics, men with large testicles are not the best fathers. Filipino scientists conducted a study that confirmed the existence of a link between testicular size, the level of the hormone testosterone and paternal qualities. It turned out that men with large testicles, and therefore the high concentration of testosterone in the body, did not demonstrate particular care for their offspring. Scientists have concluded that owners of medium-sized testicles and low level hormone levels will be good fathers. So women have something to pay attention to when choosing fathers for their children.

Fact №2

The testicles produce up to 200 million spermatozoa every day.

Fact №3

Whales have the largest and heaviest testicles. They can weigh up to 1 ton. And the volume of semen produced per day is 4.5 liters.

Fact №4

Testicular cancer is the most common type of cancer among men under 45. Fortunately, with timely diagnosis, this disease can be cured. Therefore, do not forget to do a self-examination test once a month: feel the testicles for the presence of lumps in them.

Fact №5

The heaviest scrotum was that of American Wesley Warren j. His cojones weighed 60 kilograms. It took doctors 13 hours to get rid of the man's extra "load" and return the testicles to their former size.

Fact №6

New York endocrinologist and fertility specialist Brian Levine said: "The scrotum is a genius". This statement seems to have been prompted by the important functions performed by the testicles. And first of all, the scrotum maintains a temperature regime that is comfortable for spermatozoa (male sex cells are sensitive to temperature changes).

Fact №7

In addition to temperature control, the testicles perform many other functions. Evolution has made this organ as sensitive as possible for a man to protect it. By the way, the sensitivity of the scrotum during sex is comparable to the female vulva.

Fact №8

The word "testicles" comes from the Latin "testis" (translated as witness). The fact is that in ancient times, men sometimes put their hand on another man's testicles while taking an oath. The testicles were proof of manhood. In Ancient Rome, men put their right hand to their testicles before testifying in court. This meant that they could testify (unlike women and eunuchs, who did not have this right).

Fact №9

All men are born with small testicles. They begin to grow during puberty. By the age of 40, the testicles reach their maximum size. Then they start shrinking again.

Fact №10

Polyorchidism is a pathology that is characterized by the presence of a third, sometimes even a fourth testicle. In total, 200 cases of this anomaly have been registered in the world.

It just so happens that the main male organ is considered to be the penis. There are many myths and misconceptions around phallus, and even a cult was invented in its honor – phallic cult. But for some reason, people don't talk about testicles as often. Which is quite unfair. After all, lots of things about testicles are surprising, right? Hopefully we were able to convince you of that.