Pharmacist Warns 'Ballmaxxing' Can Trigger Sepsis and Tissue Death in Men as 14.5-Inch Cases Surface
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Updated · LADbible · May 14
Pharmacist Warns 'Ballmaxxing' Can Trigger Sepsis and Tissue Death in Men as 14.5-Inch Cases Surface
1 articles · Updated · LADbible · May 14
Robert Bradshaw, superintendent pharmacist at Oxford Online Pharmacy, said the online "ballmaxxing" practice of injecting saline into the scrotum can cause infection, erectile dysfunction, infertility, urination problems and life-threatening sepsis.
Unsupervised injections are the main danger: Bradshaw said bacteria can enter the sensitive tissue, leading to cellulitis or abscesses, while large volumes and pressure can restrict blood flow and kill tissue.
Repeated injections can also leave scar tissue and hematomas, he said, because the scrotum is not built to withstand artificial expansion.
The warning comes as the niche trend gains visibility online, with Men's Health citing men including a 57-year-old who said he inflated his scrotal sac to 14.5 inches; Forbes reported the saline effect fades after a couple of days.
What crisis in modern masculinity is driving men to seek validation through such extreme and dangerous body modifications?
As 'maxxing' culture pushes self-improvement to dangerous extremes, are we witnessing a new public health crisis fueled by social media?