Question: I am 11. Why do my testicles feel numb and hurt when I touch them?
Answer: Before answering your question, we need to know some more information. Has the tenderness been present for only a short time?

Is the tenderness associated with any redness or swelling of the scrotal sac?

Do you have any pain during urination? Other than the tenderness, do you feel any lumps in your scrotum? Any abnormal discharge from the penis?

Do you do a lot of bicycle riding? Has anything been pressing or rubbing on your testicles? Have you fallen and injured your testicles?

If you answered "no" to all of these questions, then more than likely the tenderness you are experiencing is due to normal changes that occur in the testicles during puberty.

The testicles are beginning to experience growth and enlarge, which can give the young man a feeling discomfort and tenderness.

If you have any concerns, or answered "yes" to any of the question I posed, then it would be best for you to see your doctor, just in case.



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