a little quality time with your wrinkly bean bag
can save your life.
Are you between 15 - 35 and have at least one hand?
Great, then you might want to consider checking your nuts once a month. We don’t wanna freak you out, but testicular cancer is the most common cancer in men your age group.
We could go on about increasing number of cases, but we'll spare you for all that depressing stuff, so we can get straight into it.
The earlier you find something and get it checked the better the outcome. That's why we’ve made this little guide, so you know how to regularly check your meat plums for things
that shouldn't be there.
drawn by testicular cancer survivor
@BrandonDandon - not-the-mama.com
how to check yourself
A wise man once said,
"Chickity-check yo self before you wreck yo self."
Yes, that man was Ice Cube. So go on and check yourself for:
lumps, irregularites
& size difference
one testicle at a time, using both hands
check
1
your testicle between your thumb and fingers.
Use slight preasure.
roll
2
familiarize
yourself with the spermatic cord & epididymis
tube like structures that connect on the back side of each testicle
Drawn by Aaron Bamber-Read
3
great success!
follow these steps
once a month.
excuse me waiter...
but there is lump in my ballsack?!
Found something that doesn't feel right?
Keep calm and call your doctor.
who are these muppets asking me to touch
my balls?
We are three blokes passionate about other blokes touching their balls.
Our goal is to build a community that helps spread awareness, as well as creating a safe space for people affected by testicular cancer.
We know first-hand how alone you can feel.
We started this project after Stuey had testicular cancer for the second time. The first time he experienced testicular cancer he was 23. He was too slow to act. This has motivated us, to help and make sure men understand the importance of knowing their nuts and acting upon irregularities, if we find something foreign in our beanbags.
We want you to know your nuts, touch your balls and have
the courage to talk to friends and go see the doctor.
If you would like to help us on our mission,
we kindly ask you for a small (or big) donation -
they all come in different sizes.
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Mini Documentary about us
Join us for a beer
(yes this could be us)
Testicular cancer is often noted as a “rare” or “treatable cancer”
on many homepages and in medical papers.
For those of us who have had it - it is not so rare.
Our lives have been turned upside down following this “treatable disease” and some do pass away.
It helps to talk to someone, who has walked in the same shoes.
So if you have been diagnosed with testicular cancer or affected by testicular cancer, we have monthly meet-ups in Copenhagen.
The meeting are for anyone who wants a little support, share their story or just compare prosthetic balls.
Did we mention that there is beer involved?
FAQ
What does it mean if I have a lump or an irregularity in my ball sack?
It could mean one of many things, it could be:
A simple inflammation, Epididymitis, Testicular torsion, Hydrocele, Cyst, Testicular Cancer or something completely different.
Many big words that all mean different things, with different outcomes. However, one thing they all have in common, is your doctor will know exactly what it is and will be able to give you the appropriate help.
What is an inflammation?
An inflammation is the bodies response to an injury. The body rushes large amounts of blood cells to an organ or body part to protect it, which often causes the body to swell up.
However, an inflammation is just a protective response and it can be hard to understand exactly what it is trying to protect. Therefor it is important to see your doctor, to understand exactly what the body is trying to “fight” or protect you against.
If I feel something unusual, when should I go to the doctor?
Just wait a few weeks – NO, go straight away. In Australia they say "leave it, she will be right" - she won't. You will spend so much more time and energy thinking about the doctor visit. You or your downstairs department doesn't need that stress. Just go straight to the doctor and get it checked out. Unfortunately, there is no statistics on how many testicular, testis, balls or gonads a doctor sees per day, week or month, but one thing is for certain, they see A LOT and yours are just one of many.
Sorry champ, the doctor will not get excited nor talk to there friends about your special balls or penis – you are just another ball sack to examine.
Hands In Your Pants have no recommendations, we are telling you to go to the doctor – no buts or if's.
Am I gonna lose my balls, all my muscles and will I ever have kids?
If you have testicular cancer no matter the stage, the testicle must go. However, the good news is that losing one testicle, does not have any physical consequences. It might also be a good idea to put some swimmers on ice. Always good to save for a rainy day. We are talking about sperm.
The remaining ball should produce enough testosterone that you won’t notice a difference in your daily life, and you will still be performing like a stallion wherever you may be performing.
It may have psychological consequences, but that is why we have established Hands In Your Pants, to build a platform that makes sure you do not feel alone in the process.
Will I walk around with a disproportionate, imbalanced and one-sided ball sack after the operation?
No, one can get a very nice prosthetic ball that will balance you back up.
Are you guys doctors?
No, so go see one :)