5 Lies You've Been Told About Your Testicles and Aging

5 Lies You've Been Told About Your Testicles and Aging

Your boys are changing, and not just emotionally.

Time, temperature, and truth hit hard in your forties.

Here are the myths, the ugly truths, and a Dude-endorsed guide on when to drink a beer or when to see a doc.

Myth 1: Testicular Cancer Happens Only to Young Men

Lie: Bro, it's a young man's disease.

Truth: It’s most common in 20–39, but it can still happen later in life. Self-checks after a hot shower still matter. (Arkansas Urology Myths)

Myth 2: Bigger Balls = More Fertile

Lie: Bigger means better.

Truth: Sperm is made internally. Size doesn’t correlate with fertility one bit. (Myths & Facts Urology)

Myth 3: Losing Ball Size Is Just Aging

Lie: Shrinking testicles? Accept it and move on.

Truth: Smaller testicles (atrophy) with signs like lower drive, tenderness, or infertility could signal testosterone drops or health issues. Get checked if it’s sudden or bothersome. (Medical News Today: Size & Aging, Testicular Atrophy Wiki)

Myth 4: ED Is Just Age; Deal With It

Lie: Can’t get it up? Just old age talking.

Truth: Erectile dysfunction (ED) happens with aging, but it’s not inevitable. Heart disease, diabetes, stress, or low testosterone are often behind it. And there are many fix options. (ED Myths Advanced Urology)

Myth 5: Pee Troubles Don’t Need a Doctor

Lie: Waking up at 3 AM again? Just part of being old.

Truth: Frequent peeing, weak stream, or urgency could be benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Get it checked before your bladder files a formal complaint. (Five Myths Men’s Health)

Dude's Real Talk

Aging isn’t about denial; it’s about noticing the shifts and taking action. If the boys aren’t up to the job, or your stream’s more dribble than drive, don’t pretend it’s a badge. See a urologist. It’s your health, your call, and cranberry juice without vodka ain’t cutting it for serious stuff.