Causes of tickling testicles

Sensory disturbances such as tingling are generally very unspecific. It is therefore difficult to determine the cause of these sensations without further symptoms. Possible causes can be pathological processes in the testicles, such as circulatory disorders, inflammation or tumors.

Frequently, however, sensations such as tingling indicate nerve irritation. This can either affect the nerve endings directly at the testicles or scrotum, or it can radiate from the back and spine and run along the nerve tracts to the testicles. It is therefore advisable to consult a doctor if the symptoms persist for a longer period of time in order to exclude possible pathological causes.

Is it normal for the testicles to move?

It is completely normal that the testicles move to a small extent within the scrotum. This movement is caused by the contraction of the cremasteric muscle, also known as the scrotum lifter. This consists of fibers of the abdominal muscles which continue in a downward loop and cover the spermatic cord and part of the testicles.

If the muscle contracts, the testicles are pulled up to the body. This mechanism is part of the temperature regulation of the body and serves to ensure the optimal temperature for sperm production even in cold ambient temperatures. In some boys and men, the cremasteric muscle is inherently overdeveloped.

This can lead to the testicles being pulled out of the scrotum and into the groin when the muscle contracts. This is called pendulum testis. As long as the testicle remains in the scrotum for most of the time, no correction is necessary. However, if the testicle is predominantly in the groin, surgical therapy should be considered. The high temperature to which the testicle is exposed inside the body can otherwise lead to fertility problems.

Can testicles sweat?

The production of sperm by the man is a very temperature-sensitive process. The optimum range is 34- 35°C. However, the testicles themselves do not play a role in temperature regulation.

The task of ensuring the optimal temperature is mainly taken over by the scrotum. For this reason there are many sweat glands in the skin of the scrotum. These glands are used to produce sweat when the temperature is too high, e.g. due to tight clothing or a high ambient temperature, and to release its heat to the outside via evaporation.