The testicle twist

The testicle twist.

I have come across several women’s self-defence articles and videos all over the internet. I see these as a great source of information for women who want to defend themselves from an attack. I firmly believe everyone has the right to defend themselves and women wanting defend themselves from rape is no exception.

Many of these articles mention a move called the “Testicle Twist” essentially in involves the woman grabbing them man’s testicles and squeezing them. Given a man on average has more muscle mass and is larger than a woman. Also how a man looking to rape a woman would try to pick a woman who he knew (Or at least thought he knew) he could over power. Given this a woman would need to use any advantage she could to save herself. The only advantage may be the weakness of a man’s testicles so this is an obvious point to attack.

So several different sources, quite rightly have pointed out that if possible gripping then squeezing the testicles is not just a good way to get out of an attack but might be the only way a woman could hope too. These sources are right to say that squeezing the testicles causes a man incredible pain and if squeezed to the point one rupture then a man would be defiantly be unable to pose any threat to his victim.

While this may be a difficult thing to talk about knowledge of it may be the only way a woman’s life could be spared one day. So it’s very important information but I see several sources that do not go into detail about the way to do it, the risks or just seem uncertain about it. So I have written this to explain how to do or perform the testicle twist effectively.

English is not my first language so please understand if my choice of words is not perfect. Also this text comes with no warranties, guaranties and should not be taken as accurate medical knowledge. Like anything posted on the internet, you should not trust it completely. I’m not a doctor, I cannot also guaranty the information is 100% accurate as many of it comes from unvetted sources.

I have made this guide from my own knowledge, online accounts, information I have been given in person, a one to one interview as well as some historical accounts. If you disagree with this subject matter then please do not read this.

Right to defend one’s self.

I believe everyone has the right to defend themselves from an attack. No one should be forced to not do something that could have saved them to protect a criminal, in my opinion. Also I think we should accept that a person may be forced to do things they normally wouldn’t want to do to save their own lives. I feel the blame should go on the criminal who forced a person to act and not an innocent person who just wanted to escape.

Many American’s have no problem with a person shooting an intruder dead who posed a risk to them or their family. If that’s ok then a woman squeezing a man’s testicles to escape a rape should be ok. So I feel any negativity to woman attacking a man’s testicles with the only goal of escaping is wrong. A woman should not be ashamed or feel bad about learning to properly do a testicle twist should she need to defend herself one day.

I feel it would be better for a woman to know how to perform a testicle twist to cause a rupture and never use that knowledge than to need that knowledge and not have it when her life is in danger.

Risks to the man

One thing many sources mentioning the testicle twist do not talk about is the dangers. There are many cases of men dying instantly or shortly after a testicle has been squeezed to the point it has ruptured. If you do it to a man you may kill him, I’m not sure of the exact statistics but there is a chance he could die.

Again my people are ok with a killer being shot which has more chance of killing him so really rupturing a testicle would be safer. But ultimately if a man has decided to rape a woman he deserves all he gets. He forced that on a woman so he should deal with the consequences.

I mention this because I feel you should know the risks of what you are doing. I hope this would make a woman only cause a rupture if she needed to do it. But if a woman feels she needs to in a rape situation then I feel she should.

If a woman successfully escapes a rape she should seek out help as fast as possible. Be it calling the police (remember only stop at a pay phone if you are sure you are not being chased or if it is in a crowded area) or approaching a member of the public. If you have ruptured a man’s testicle then it is unlikely he has moved so advise the police of this so he can get medical help.

Have a good reason

I am writing this so a woman’s life may be spared in a life or death situation not so you can hurt a man who called you names. Only do anything like this if it is your only hope not because you are mad at someone.

You wouldn’t shoot a person because they were rude so this should be the same. But I feel in a rape situation then a woman must do all she can to get free and that includes squeezing the testicles. I also feel that if a woman has the right to intentionally cause testicle rupture if she feels it will help her escape.

Can you twist, is it right for the situation?

It may not always be possible to grab the testicles to properly squeeze them. In this case there is no point trying something that will fail so use another technique. For instance if a man coming at you is wearing tight jeans then it would probably be very hard to locate the testicles and grip them correctly. Kicking or kneeing the testicles would probably be the best action this this case.

Although many sources promote kicking kneeing I have found is often better as it is quicker. Many men can see a kick happening and avoid it but kneeing is much quicker. When kneeing the testicles try to strike them with the hard part of your knee to cause them the most damage. Also trapping the testicles between your knee and his body is the best way to damage them so try to push up into his as much as you can. Don’t just pull your knee straight back really try to trap his testicles and compress them. Hopefully this causes the man to fall and you can run away.

Just because a man is wearing tight jeans does not mean you can’t grab the testicles but it is harder. You will find it harder to locate them and apply enough pressure so he is unable to strike you back. It is still possible to squeeze the testicle and rupture them but it is harder.

I recommend learning a range of defence techniques but this text is focusing on the squeezing technique.

The grip

The best way to grip the testicles to cause the most damage to them is to pull them away from the body. To do this you can wrap you thumb and fore finger around the top of them. If you do this you will create a ring around the top of the testicles which forces them to the bottom of the scrotum. This obviously assumes he is wearing lose clothing or is naked.

Testicles have evolved to be slippery, this is so they slip to a side when struck as a way to protect them. You will need to stop this by forcing them to the bottom of the scrotum and locking your thumb to your forefinger tightly. Once trapped they will be still so you can damage them.

If you do this you should feel the testicles in your hand and the skin should be tight over them. In this position pressure can be applied to cause pain. In this position it does not take much pressure to cause pain and the testicles are very vulnerable.

For whatever reason, the size of the man’s testicles or the woman’s hands she may not be able to grab both testicles. In this case do not worry only one is needed for squeezing. Even if both testicles are gripped and the woman has chosen to cause a rupture then only one testicle will rupture (Unless she continues after the first one ruptures). Squeezing only one testicle is enough to cause pain to make the man pass out so if you can only grip one then that is ok.

If you are unable to grip the testicles in this way try to grip one testicle any way you can.   

The squeezing

Once you have a grip on the testicles it is vitally important to begin to squeeze immediately and that you squeeze hard. As soon as a man realises you have his balls given he was trying to rape you it is fair to assume he will hit you. He will try to hurt you so if you have his balls in your right hand immediately use your left arm to block incoming blows.

Also as it is unlikely you will have practiced this you will not know exactly how much pressure to apply. All you can do is squeeze as hard as you can. Hesitating will give him more time to hit you so you can’t hesitate. Squeeze straight away and squeeze hard.

The procedure maybe called the testicle twist but the most important thing is locking the testicles and putting pressure on them fast. Many sources have said to pull down and twist the testicles but I do not think you should focus on this. A man will quickly close his legs so you might not be able to pull them down much and the pain you need to cause is the pain from pressure on the testicles. Testicle pain greatly affects a man like no other pain. The testicles are filled with nerve ending and the nerves in the middle of the testicle link up to the abdomen. Squeezing the testicle hard does not just cause pain it also affect a man’s ability to move. He will probably move his hands between his legs as they are squeezed and not be able to stop his legs from giving way.

Within a few seconds of squeezing he will fall down (assuming he is standing) so prepare for that. It will probably be easier if you push him onto his back so squeezing is easier for you. He will probably scream loudly and may beg for you to stop. Sadly if you let go he may continue the attack and you would have given up your only chance to escape. Unless you are sure his promises to let you go are real then you should continue the squeezing. Also as you squeeze him you should try to keep your body away from his arms so it is harder for him to strike you. If he was lying down for instance move your body to his legs, this may not be possible but it is good if you can.

As you squeeze his testicles you will feel they dent inwards. It will be like pushing your thumb into a tennis ball. You will be able to push into it but it will push back on your thumb and as soon as you stop pushing into the tennis ball it will return to normal shape.

Accounts vary on this but once high pressure squeezing has started then the man often passes out. This can happen within a few seconds or can take nearly a minute. This all depends on the man’s testicles and the woman’s grip. But most of the time the man will pass out before his testicles rupture.

Negotiating

As you squeeze the testicles the man will probably ask you to stop. He may assure you he will not harm you and let you go. Normally in self-defence at this point you would let the person go but a man having the testicles squeezed will say anything to make it stop.

Sadly there is a good chance that as soon as you let go he will hurt or kill you. Even if you lessened the grip he could exploit that to take a swing at you. Once he has freed his testicles he will not offer them back to you upon request. You will have given up your only advantage so unfortunately his pleas may have to be ignored until he passes out or you are sure a testicle has ruptured. Only let go or lessen your grip if you are sure you can escape.

If he passes out

If he passes out then you may be able to see an exit and run for it. You could be a thousand feet away already calling the police when he wakes up. Then when he wakes he will not be able to run or even walk far. In many cases where a man has had his testicles squeezed until he passes out the police have found him in that spot in extreme pain half an hour later. So even knowing the police are coming he has not been able to move.

I would never encourage causing more damage than was needed in the process of self-defence so in many cases letting go when he passes out is enough. But there are cases where it is not.

If you find yourself in a locked room, house or apartment then you may need a key to get out. If he awakes he may be able to come after you while you struggle with a lock. Most men would not but he may have taken drugs. There are many documented cases of people ignoring serious injury while on meth for instance. Basically you do not know that man’s capabilities so assume the worst.

You may need him to tell you where a key is or how to get out so you can’t just simply let him come round again. But at this point he is down, he is not an immediate threat so assess the situation. While this may sound cruel, you did not ask for this did you? So you may need to now resume squeezing the testicles until one ruptures for your own safety. You won’t get a second chance if he wakes up and if running after you because he is on meth so if in doubt a woman should consider rupturing a testicle.

Note 1, Some men have remained conscious as there testicles have been squeezed until they rupture. If that is the case then you did not ask for the situation so don’t feel bad. Keep squeezing until you are confident one as successfully ruptured before letting go. As the testicle gets close to rupture and as it ruptures he will not be able to move so rupture can be still done safely. So don’t let the fact he is still conscious put you off causing a rupture if you think it would be best for you. But once rupture has occurred you should leave him and escape.

Note 2, If a long amount of time has passed and he has not passed out and his testicles have not ruptured then you may well have still done some serious damage. Even if you have caused bruising or bleeding inside his testicles then he will probably not be able to run. So if a lot of time has passed and you feel your hands tiring then just let go and run. You’ll probably be ok.

Rupturing a testicle

Sometimes within a short time after squeezing starts the testicles rupture or sometimes it take a few minutes of constant pressure to successfully rupture one. One question I hear women asking is “How do I know I have ruptured a testicle”. Well like I said before imagine the feeling of pushing your thumb into a tennis ball. It pushes back and what happens when the outer wall of the testicle tears open is that hardness disappears. If you were squeezing a testicle then you would feel it pushing back as you squeeze it then when it ruptured you would feel the strength of the testicle fade away. You would then be able to keep pushing into the testicle. You can actually force the insides of the testicle to be pushed out as you push into the testicle. It is a definite change and you will feel it.

You will not hear a popping sound or any sound as the testicle fails. The testicle will just give way and you will be able to push deep into it. The testicles don’t break in half what happens is the outer wall rips open and you push the insides of the testicle out.

If he has passed out and you feel that causing a testicle to rupture is needed for your safety then you should try to focus pressure on the middle of a testicle. You can just try one testicle if it feel easier of if he is unconscious you can try to move the testicles to make rupturing one easier. You can even try wrapping one hand over the other to get more force on the testicle. It may take some time to successfully rupture a testicle but almost any woman should have the strength.

When you first grab him you just have to grab and squeeze but once you are sure he is unconscious then it is much safer for you. You should only change your grip when he is unconscious and safe to do so. You could even rest your hands for a few seconds before administering a rupture if you feel it is needed.

Some women who have been in these situations just say to keep squeezing, it can take a while but keep going until you feel the shape change so you know it has ruptured. One woman said she pushed her thumb into a testicle until she felt her fingers with her thumb through his testicle and at that point she knew it was successfully ruptures so she could stop.

Opinions vary on how much you should push into a testicle once it has ruptured. While it may sound cruel some women have said to keep pushing until you have flattened it. That way you are sure it is ruptured properly. This does sound safer so should be considered. Even if the man is conscious he will probably unable to resist you at this point so continuing to push into the testicle should be safe for you to do.

Some have said that you should push your thumb up and down the testicle once it has ruptured. This would cause more damage and pain to the man but I do not think that it is needed. I feel you should only do what is required and not even try to flatten out a testicle.

Once one testicle is ruptured then there is no extra benefit to be gained rupturing the last testicle. I cannot support causing more damage than is needed but some women have repeated the rupture process on the second testicle before leaving the man.

If you are near him when he regains consciousness first make sure there are no weapons near or on him. Also after a rupture he will not be able to stand let alone hurt you. He will also have a life threatening injury so will need the emergency services. You should only be near him if you can’t escape and that should be your priority. Remember that just because you have taken care of him does not mean he does not have friends nearby. Get him to tell you how to leave and advise the police of his injuries.

Other points

Practicing grabbing the testicles can be hard as many men would be unwilling. If you have a male partner then he may agree to let you practice the grip but don’t squeeze him. Or two golf balls in a sock would be a cheap alternative.

The play along technique. The play along technique involved the woman playing along so he lets his guard down and so she can wait for a good moment to strike. Some question this but if you have called for help and he is still forcing you then it is rape. You playing along, even if some say it is not honest is nothing compared to the crime of rape. This maybe a good way to wait until the testicles are in a good position to grab.

Always assume the worst. Always check if he has a weapon, if he has a gun then he can still kill you even after testicle squeezing.

Never stay around him longer than you need. Even if you think you have over powered him and successfully ruptured a testicle then he may have friends that are coming back. And always make contact with the police or members of the public as soon as you can. 

This text focused on one part of self-defence. Look into classes or other methods.

I hope this was useful and I respect your feedback. If anyone would like to make a video of this then I that would be ok as it gets the word out and I am not a good artist so I did not draw illustrations which would be useful. So if anyone wants to make some the let me know. Feel free to let me know if you wish to add anything.