I mentioned a few posts down about having a vasectomy. After the surgery, Laureen pretty much ran the household while I stayed in bed with ice packs (actually bags of frozen peas) to decrease swelling and soreness.
Dr. Hassell recommended using ice only about 15 minutes per hour. I think I averaged closer to 45 minutes per hour.
What I thought was a bruise turned out to be “necrotic” (i.e. dead) tissue in the scrotal area.
In short, I managed to get frostbite. On my… uh… yeah.
Yes, you can laugh.
In my case a little frostbite would’ve been worth the numbing effect of the cold. I feel for you.