what is this about?

[Sappho]

I keep hearing on various places around on internet about the supposed odor of testicles and I am confused because I know all genitals have a smell, but it seems to be implied no one would want contact with them. Is there any truth to this?

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[FanndisTS]

Hi, Sappho. The answer to this, as far as I know, is that everyone is different. While I'm sure there are some people out there who would be squicked by the scent of testes (I personally have the same issue with vaginal scent - at least my own), that is absolutely not true of everyone. I have never myself come across an example of someone being turned off by testicle odor, even during oral, so I wouldn't worry about it in a partner. However, if you or someone you know does dislike the scent of testicles, that's perfectly normal: remember, everyone has unique sexual preferences and limits.

[Keda]

Also, different people have very different body odours, so even one person is probably going to feel differently about the smell of genitals depending on whose genitals they are.