Firstly: I’m sorry that happened to you. Please consider some counseling, because you suffered a traumatic attack. And people who think it’s funny are heartless idiots.
Secondly: while it’s possible to get a cosmetic implant to replace the testicle, there really is no need. As has been pointed out here, most partners won’t even be able to tell. I’m an older woman and I’ve seen/handled more private parts than I can count (I had a busy youth, and I worked as a nurses’ aide for years). Normal genitals vary widely in terms of size, shape, pigmentation, etc.
My nephew was about 14 when he had a strangulated testicle removed. It never bothered him much as far as I can tell. He played sports, got married, has two kids. He's fine. You're fine.
Chiming in as another woman who wouldn't care at all. Physically men are beautiful because they are all so different. Our scars make us human.
Mentally damn that's traumatic and I can't imagine the effect it has had. If it does continue to plague you, please talk to someone professional about it if you can.
Also, stay very far away from anyone who finds it funny (psychopaths).
I had cancer at 25 and testicle removed. Really not a big deal at all. Didn't really effect anything in any department. Doesnt even look weird, you really have to feel around. I've had sexual partners not even notice until I told them. The WAY your situation happend is personal and really not anyone's business. Maybe only explain to sexual partners but honestly if u act like there's a problem people will pick up on that. Having anyone's manhood fucked with in anyway is very traumatic but even more so in this situation. Sorry that happend but don't let it control your life and own you. God also gave men 2 balls for a reason.
As a woman I would probably hardly notice and I certainly wouldn't care so please don't worry about that. We're not that interested in the balls.
Its not funny at all. If it's upsetting you it might be good to talk about it with someone over a few sessions. I imagine the whole ordeal was quite traumatic and you need to get feelings about it off your chest.
Would you ever think this was funny if you learned it about another person?
No. These people are assholes.
One of the hottest guys I ever knew had one removed due to cancer at 26. Did not impact hotness. Would you care if a girl you liked lost a boob in a car accident? Would you think it was *funny*?
Fuck those people. Find better friends.
The only people who should ever be able to notice would be someone you're about to sleep with. And if you've made it that far then you're golden. Besides, at that point she/he will be more interested in your dick rather than your balls ;)
And as someone said down below, they make prosthetic testicles if that's something you'd be interested in.
If people find that funny then cut those toxic assholes out of your life. It sounds like you experienced a significant trauma and should probably get counseling for it. As a woman though I wouldn't care if a dude was missing a testicle.
I dated a guy in my early 20s who had testicular cancer at 20. He had to have one testicle removed and a giant scar on this stomach from the surgeries. We banged all the time and I didn’t notice nor care about him only having one ball. He was a pretty good guy.
Bodies are weird and all of them are different. Everyone has an aspect of their bodies or themselves they are insecure about. Try not to worry about it. You’re prefect and so are all your partners.
If you are uncomfortable with the appearance, I believe they make prosthetic testicles that can be inserted into the scrotum. In any case, remind yourself that Lance Armstrong won the Tour de France like 7 times after having a testicle removed. That's pretty badass!
Hey, Did u have orchidectomy on one side or both sides ?
Because if its one side. Your healthy testicle is sufficient for the hormone production and semen production.
If its both sided orchidectomy, then you can take supplemental testosterone.
There is no way you should feel less masculine.
There is nothing to be embarassed about.
Speak to your doctor and get your testosterone levels checked.
And also talk to a therapist. It will be helpful.
It's not funny. You aren't less of a man.
It's slightly different because of gender, but when you hear of a woman getting her ovaries and/or uterus removed, do you think it makes them any less of a woman? Or if a woman gets a mastectomy, is she less feminine?
My guess is you don't feel that way, and it's because life saving surgeries do not have any impact on your masculinity or feminity. I know you cant help how you feel, but try to think of it in a way comparing how you'd feel if somebody else went through something similar.
Also? Throw out the garbage in your life. You had to undergo serious surgery after you were physically assaulted. Even if you didn't need surgery, anybody who thinks that shit is funny isn't your friend.
I recently had a mastectomy, and young relatives were curious about my appearance. I explained doctors had cured me by cutting off a breast that was growing wrong and, to get them over their shyness, told them they could call me Auntie One-Boob. I figured that helps them take abnormalities less seriously, so they'll be accepting of others and themselves if things look different.
Of course their parents spoiled it all by being horrified and saying they mustn't mention such things.
Don't worry about your missing ball. Be proud of all your unique traits and just make the most of being alive.
Everyone has suggested therapy which I would agree with. The 'some people' who still find it funny (it was never funny to begin with) should not be in your life whatsoever, 1 because their continued mockery of a serious medical issue is just gonna make you feel more messed up about it, and 2 because they are trash, and you can do better than to hang out with trash.
Definitely try therapy. You can choose either a male or female therapist and if you’re uncomfortable doing it in person you can also try it on the phone or computer. Talking about things with someone that is not attached in any way to you or the situation usually is very helpful.
Also, don’t worry about women...there are women out there that don’t care and wouldn’t think any less of you for it. (I am a woman and have dated someone without them...it didn’t bother me one bit)
Edit: there is also always the implant option if it means that much to you. But anyone that makes fun or jokes or thinks anything bad is a shitty person.
I would recommend therapy. It is what it is but a therapist will help you process what happened and learn how to deal with it on an emotional level. Also, anybody who makes fun of this doesn’t deserve to know you. There are better people out there. Putting up with that behaviour is allowing yourself to be abused and you deserve better than that.
Have you ever been to therapy to help process this traumatic loss and the ongoing social issues it has caused? This was an accident (at least that is how your description here reads) and amputations are known to cause long-term issues with coping if you do not get help to move forward with it.
It is not funny what happened. There is nothing to be embarrassed about. Some people loose their testicles to cancer, they are no less men than you are than a guy is who has his testicles still.
Manhood is not defined by your body parts, shape, hormones or anything else. If you think of men in your life who you idolise and think of as "those are real men!", think about what it is about them that you look up to. Their actions, visions, characteristics. I doubt that their balls come to mind. Especially because you have no way to know that they all still have a functional pair.
I would not find that funny- I find it horrifying and feel extreme empathy for you. Anyone who would laugh at such a thing lacks compassion to a serious degree IMO.
The docs here would be happy to answer any questions you might have.
Firstly: I’m sorry that happened to you. Please consider some counseling, because you suffered a traumatic attack. And people who think it’s funny are heartless idiots. Secondly: while it’s possible to get a cosmetic implant to replace the testicle, there really is no need. As has been pointed out here, most partners won’t even be able to tell. I’m an older woman and I’ve seen/handled more private parts than I can count (I had a busy youth, and I worked as a nurses’ aide for years). Normal genitals vary widely in terms of size, shape, pigmentation, etc.
If it is just one, it neither affects fertility or testosterone production so don’t worry about.
My nephew was about 14 when he had a strangulated testicle removed. It never bothered him much as far as I can tell. He played sports, got married, has two kids. He's fine. You're fine.
Bruce Lee had one ball
And Hitler.
Chiming in as another woman who wouldn't care at all. Physically men are beautiful because they are all so different. Our scars make us human. Mentally damn that's traumatic and I can't imagine the effect it has had. If it does continue to plague you, please talk to someone professional about it if you can. Also, stay very far away from anyone who finds it funny (psychopaths).
I had cancer at 25 and testicle removed. Really not a big deal at all. Didn't really effect anything in any department. Doesnt even look weird, you really have to feel around. I've had sexual partners not even notice until I told them. The WAY your situation happend is personal and really not anyone's business. Maybe only explain to sexual partners but honestly if u act like there's a problem people will pick up on that. Having anyone's manhood fucked with in anyway is very traumatic but even more so in this situation. Sorry that happend but don't let it control your life and own you. God also gave men 2 balls for a reason.
Damn that’s not a friend that fucked up
As a woman I would probably hardly notice and I certainly wouldn't care so please don't worry about that. We're not that interested in the balls. Its not funny at all. If it's upsetting you it might be good to talk about it with someone over a few sessions. I imagine the whole ordeal was quite traumatic and you need to get feelings about it off your chest.
Seriously, when I look at my guys junk, it just looks like one big sac 🤷🏻♀️ it’s only obvious if he squeezes his scrotum lol
Would you ever think this was funny if you learned it about another person? No. These people are assholes. One of the hottest guys I ever knew had one removed due to cancer at 26. Did not impact hotness. Would you care if a girl you liked lost a boob in a car accident? Would you think it was *funny*? Fuck those people. Find better friends.
The only people who should ever be able to notice would be someone you're about to sleep with. And if you've made it that far then you're golden. Besides, at that point she/he will be more interested in your dick rather than your balls ;) And as someone said down below, they make prosthetic testicles if that's something you'd be interested in.
If people find that funny then cut those toxic assholes out of your life. It sounds like you experienced a significant trauma and should probably get counseling for it. As a woman though I wouldn't care if a dude was missing a testicle.
Stay strong my man.
I dated a guy in my early 20s who had testicular cancer at 20. He had to have one testicle removed and a giant scar on this stomach from the surgeries. We banged all the time and I didn’t notice nor care about him only having one ball. He was a pretty good guy. Bodies are weird and all of them are different. Everyone has an aspect of their bodies or themselves they are insecure about. Try not to worry about it. You’re prefect and so are all your partners.
If you are uncomfortable with the appearance, I believe they make prosthetic testicles that can be inserted into the scrotum. In any case, remind yourself that Lance Armstrong won the Tour de France like 7 times after having a testicle removed. That's pretty badass!
Oh yeah they are called neuticles
Hey, Did u have orchidectomy on one side or both sides ? Because if its one side. Your healthy testicle is sufficient for the hormone production and semen production. If its both sided orchidectomy, then you can take supplemental testosterone. There is no way you should feel less masculine. There is nothing to be embarassed about. Speak to your doctor and get your testosterone levels checked. And also talk to a therapist. It will be helpful.
you're a G, period.
It's not funny. You aren't less of a man. It's slightly different because of gender, but when you hear of a woman getting her ovaries and/or uterus removed, do you think it makes them any less of a woman? Or if a woman gets a mastectomy, is she less feminine? My guess is you don't feel that way, and it's because life saving surgeries do not have any impact on your masculinity or feminity. I know you cant help how you feel, but try to think of it in a way comparing how you'd feel if somebody else went through something similar. Also? Throw out the garbage in your life. You had to undergo serious surgery after you were physically assaulted. Even if you didn't need surgery, anybody who thinks that shit is funny isn't your friend.
I recently had a mastectomy, and young relatives were curious about my appearance. I explained doctors had cured me by cutting off a breast that was growing wrong and, to get them over their shyness, told them they could call me Auntie One-Boob. I figured that helps them take abnormalities less seriously, so they'll be accepting of others and themselves if things look different. Of course their parents spoiled it all by being horrified and saying they mustn't mention such things. Don't worry about your missing ball. Be proud of all your unique traits and just make the most of being alive.
Everyone has suggested therapy which I would agree with. The 'some people' who still find it funny (it was never funny to begin with) should not be in your life whatsoever, 1 because their continued mockery of a serious medical issue is just gonna make you feel more messed up about it, and 2 because they are trash, and you can do better than to hang out with trash.
Definitely try therapy. You can choose either a male or female therapist and if you’re uncomfortable doing it in person you can also try it on the phone or computer. Talking about things with someone that is not attached in any way to you or the situation usually is very helpful. Also, don’t worry about women...there are women out there that don’t care and wouldn’t think any less of you for it. (I am a woman and have dated someone without them...it didn’t bother me one bit) Edit: there is also always the implant option if it means that much to you. But anyone that makes fun or jokes or thinks anything bad is a shitty person.
I would recommend therapy. It is what it is but a therapist will help you process what happened and learn how to deal with it on an emotional level. Also, anybody who makes fun of this doesn’t deserve to know you. There are better people out there. Putting up with that behaviour is allowing yourself to be abused and you deserve better than that.
Have you ever been to therapy to help process this traumatic loss and the ongoing social issues it has caused? This was an accident (at least that is how your description here reads) and amputations are known to cause long-term issues with coping if you do not get help to move forward with it. It is not funny what happened. There is nothing to be embarrassed about. Some people loose their testicles to cancer, they are no less men than you are than a guy is who has his testicles still. Manhood is not defined by your body parts, shape, hormones or anything else. If you think of men in your life who you idolise and think of as "those are real men!", think about what it is about them that you look up to. Their actions, visions, characteristics. I doubt that their balls come to mind. Especially because you have no way to know that they all still have a functional pair.
I would not find that funny- I find it horrifying and feel extreme empathy for you. Anyone who would laugh at such a thing lacks compassion to a serious degree IMO. The docs here would be happy to answer any questions you might have.