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As delicious as men’s bodies may be from top to bottom, when it comes to sex the emphasis is all too often squarely on the penis – which can lead to a lot of pressure for a man to “perform” (read: to get and stay erect). It also leads us to an often sorely neglected spot on a man’s body: his scrotum and testicles, sometimes affectionately called “the boys.”

The scrotum is a protective sac for men’s testicles. By housing the testicles in this way, the scrotum helps protect the testicles from the warm temperatures of the body that can get in the way of sperm production.

The scrotum is not terribly sensitive to temperature changes (in fact, some methods of male contraception have involved sticking the scrotum in extreme temperatures!), but it can be sensitive to touch and licks. Some men very much enjoy it when their partner includes their scrotum and testicles in on all the fun that sex has to offer. For example, you might try:

-       Licking your partner’s scrotum during oral sex.

-       Gently sucking one of his testicles into your mouth as part of your oral sex play.

-       Touching his scrotum while you’re licking his penis.

-       In woman on top (facing forward), reach behind your back to touch his scrotum and stimulate his testicles.

-       Lick flavored body dust off of his penis and scrotum (try the mint julep flavored body sugar from www.MyTulip.com).

-       If you dig the trimmed look, why not use a pair of scissors to trim each other’s pubic hair and make it fun? And sexy?

-       Use your knuckle to firmly but gently press into the area between his scrotum and anus, which can indirectly stimulate his prostate and enhance his pleasure.

There are many different ways that you can involve a man’s scrotum and testicles in your sex play – ask him what he enjoys, keep an open mind and share a few of your own likes and desires, too, for mutual pleasure and enjoyment.

Debby Herbenick, PhD, MPH is a sex researcher and educator at Indiana University, the sex columnist at Time Out Chicago and author of Because It Feels Good: A Woman’s Guide to Sexual Pleasure and Satisfaction, where you can find more detailed information about how to re-write your personal sex stories for better sex.