The thing inside our little buddies.

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The discussion centers on the sensitivity of testicles due to the high concentration of nerve endings and the absence of protective structures like muscles or thick skin. Participants highlight that this sensitivity is an evolutionary trait, allowing our ancestors to avoid harm and enhance reproductive success. The conversation emphasizes the importance of protecting these organs due to their role in reproduction and the pain associated with injury.

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Why does "it" hurt when it is in contact with something??

And umm, what is it anyways? I mean without the covering.

Just curious...
 
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Because there are many nerve endings, it is more sensive.
 
ok... any more info?
 
ok... any more info?

it does not have any muscles, bones, or thick skin around it to protect it
 
anatomy 101

http://www.shands.org/health/imagepages/1113.htm
 
Simple evolution. Way back when before humans or apes or whatever, our ancestors with primitive external testicles were wandering around, doing whatever they did. In all likelyhood, some had more sensitive testicles than others. The ones whose testicels were more sensitive would avoid anything harmful happening to them, thus had a better chance of reproducing than something which had testicles that were relatively numb and accidentally damaged them.

They are our means of reproduction and we must protect them as much as possible, hence if they're hurt, it hurts like a *****.
 

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