If you notice any changes or anything unusual about your testicles, you should see a GP. What causes lumps and swelling in the testicles? As the name suggests, this type of Belly Bar has a twisted bar which means the balls sit horizontally from each other in the piercing, rather than vertically like in a standard non-dangle belly bar. There is no real advantage or disadvantage to the twist belly bars, more just a matter of preference! Most men's testicles are about the same size, but it's common for one to be slightly bigger than the other. It's also common for one testicle to hang lower than the other. testicular torsion – a sudden painful swelling that happens when a testicle becomes twisted (this is a medical emergency and requires surgery as soon as possible)

We offer many different types of belly bars - some are designed differently just for style, others may have been designed to help make wearing the piercing a little more comfortable (pregnancy belly bars being an obvious example!). Below we've outlined the top 5 types of belly bars and the key features of each. Pregnancy (or maternity) Belly Bars are designed to retain the navel piercing during pregnancy. This means the vast majority will have substantially bigger bars (i.e.from 25mm upwards) and the bar itself will generally be made from PTFE. The PTFE is flexible which is perfect as the stomach grows and it's also hypoallergenic.The most common type of belly bar is the standard non-dangle made from 316L Surgical Steel, often with a 5mm top ball and 8mm bottom ball. These are a great first piercing as unlikely to get caught on clothing, allowing for a new piercing to heal properly. You will find plenty of styles and materials available, including Gold Belly Bars, Silver Belly bars and other non-metal designs such as Acrylic.