Ask The Batemaster: When Does Sperm Leave Your Balls?

QUESTION:

Do sperm travel up your “vas deferens” when you edge, or only when you ejaculate?

RESPONSE: 

Thanks for asking, as it is quite a common misconception among men that sperm cells, and possibly even semen in general, shoots up directly from your balls and exits your penis when you ejaculate. Actual sperm cells, those microscopic, little dudes with the long lashing tail that propels them along, are only a tiny fraction of the fantastic “goo” in your semen. The rest of the mix originates elsewhere, from your prostate, your seminal vesicles, and your Cowper’s gland. These tiny manufactories lie inside your body close to the base of your penis and generally just below your bladder.

The sperm cells themselves , AKA “spermatozoa,” originate in your balls themselves. They mature in spongy tissues on the outside of your testicles, until ready to migrate up those thin “vas deferens” tubes up into the base of your torso to mix into the seminal fluids. The mix of seminal fluids are perfectly designed to both protect the sperm cells and to safely transport them out from the tip of your penis when you ejaculate.

The best way to explore this system is not only with diagrams, but carefully examine and massage your own testicles within your scrotum. The sperm are manufactured within those solid ovoid’s or egg-shaped bodies you feel. On the upper part of each testicle, you will feel a sort of soft, spongy mass, not big, but usually you can feel it distinctly with carefully probing fingertips. This is called an “epididymis.” Your sperms spend some days growing up in there.

“The best way to explore this system is not only with diagrams, but carefully examine and massage your own testicles within your scrotum.”

From the epididymis, sperm cells travel up those two thin tubes, the vas deferens, that connect from inside your scrotum, up into your body, and loop around your bladder, then connect with the seminal vesicle at the top of your prostate gland. These tubes are too thin to easily feel.

Keep in mind, that on the microscopic scale of an individual sperm cell, the trip along the vas deferens to fulfill the purpose of its existence is a long hike across a large city. It takes a while. The good news for masturbators is that during sexual stimulation, while your penis, balls, and all of you feel so incredibly good, it’s like the sperm cells are riding a mass transit system from your balls to the seminal vesicles. Yes, while you’re edging the sperm cells climb the vas deferens.

When the big event happens, all the ingredients come together behind the base of your penis. The mix spurts into the urethra that travels from the base to the tip of your penis. Muscle contractions of the prostate and your penis itself shoot the glorious seed from inside you into the world!

While you edge, the sperm cells are riding the rapid transit system, but they don’t shoot directly out from your balls. As described, the journey is a bit more involved, but like all great stories it is really “The Hero’s Journey!”

A note from The Batemaster: I’m honored that the guys at BateWorld have asked me to respond to some questions from male masturbators around the world every week.

Always check with your doctor about any issues you might be experiencing with your sexual organs. Prompt diagnosis and treatment are important. This article’s purpose is to inform and entertain readers and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment.