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Claim: Social media users on Facebook, X , and other platforms claim that men experience “sperm cramp” several times every month.
Verdict: False! There is no recognised medical condition called “sperm cramp.” Medical experts and scientific literature do not identify any monthly or cyclical pain in men linked to sperm production or ejaculation that could be described in this way. What some call “sperm cramp” may be testicular discomfort (often referred to as “blue balls”) or other unrelated medical issues, but it is neither monthly nor universal.
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On Sept. 6, 2025, an X user identified as Oku (@oku_yungx) posted: “Sperm cramp is real. Something men can’t say but go through 5 times every month.” The post has garnered 1.7 million views, 13,000 likes, 1,900 reposts, 705 comments, and 1,200 bookmarks.
Similar versions have also circulated on Facebook, where a user named Gilbert K. Charles wrote, “Sperm cramp is real. We men can’t say much about it, but we go through it 5 times every month,” attracting 27 reactions, 23 comments, and several shares.
Meanwhile, another user, Max WaYa, shared a repost from Chukwuebuka Anthony, claiming men go through it “12 times every month.” This post drew emotional reactions such as likes, emojis, and comments.
These posts suggest that men experience a recurring painful condition linked to sperm several times monthly, so DUBAWA had to research it.
Verification
1. Is “sperm cramp” recognised in medicine? DUBAWA realised the following:
- No medical dictionary, peer-reviewed journal, or urology reference recognises “sperm cramp” as a condition.
- The World Health Organization (WHO) and the American Urological Association make no mention of such a disorder.
- Popular medical websites (Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, WebMD) also contain no references.
2. What might people be referring to?
While “sperm cramp” is not real, men may experience:
- Epididymal hypertension (“blue balls”) – discomfort in the testicles when arousal is prolonged without ejaculation.
- Prostatitis – inflammation of the prostate, sometimes causing pelvic or testicular pain.
- Pelvic floor muscle pain or cramps can happen in both men and women.
These conditions are not cyclical, not monthly, and not universally experienced by men.
3. How sperm are actually produced
- Sperm production (spermatogenesis) is continuous, taking about 64–72 days per cycle, not monthly.
- There is no biological mechanism by which sperm causes “monthly cramps.”
4. Expert input
Health professionals emphasise that while men can experience testicular pain for various reasons, calling it “sperm cramp” is misleading. It trivialises genuine medical issues that require diagnosis (like infection, torsion, hernia, or prostate problems).
In an interview with DUBAWA, a health specialist, Asamany Selase Gilbert of Homes Health Care, specialised in emergency nursing and public health, said sperm cramp “is more of a colloquial or jargon, just like ‘blue balls’.”
Responding to the claim, he added,
“No, men do not go through this like five times a month. With such frequency, there should be an underlying problem. As a matter of fact, some men at one point have jokingly said they were in their period and often attempted to compare the pain with that of menstruation. I must say, everyone has a different pain threshold. Whereas some may experience it as a sharp pain, others will perceive it as dull. Medically, “sperm cramp” is called Epididymal Hypertension. Blue balls itself is not a medical condition.”
Talking about possible ‘blue balls’ treatment, he disclosed, “They could be either pharmacological or non-pharmacological. Either way, some treatments include taking warm baths, taking medications, exercising, staying hydrated, surgical interventions and regular ejaculation. Ways in which regular ejaculation can be achieved best remain with everyone.
I must emphatically say that if you are experiencing this discomfort regularly, then it calls for attention as a preventive measure against any serious problem.
Lastly, I will encourage men to pay attention to symptoms like unusual urethral discharge, blood in urine or semen, persistent pain, swelling of testes, fever, and painful ejaculation to access healthcare as these are red flag signs and could be the perfect time to early identify, diagnose, and treat a bigger problem in the making. Remember, early diagnosis is key.”
Conclusion
The claim that men experience “sperm cramp” several times every month is false. No scientific or medical authority recognises such a condition. What some call “sperm cramp” is more likely temporary testicular discomfort (blue balls) or unrelated medical issues, none of which occur in a monthly cycle.
