A 31-year-old Philadelphia man has been crowned ‘testicle king’ for his unusual habit of eating raw animal genitals.
Pauly Long, who lives in Bali, Indonesia with his wife and nine-month-old son, has already tried testicles from bulls, lambs and goats.
He started eating raw meat – which is becoming increasingly popular – about a year ago to help with intestinal problems after being inspired by the Liver King.
But even though he’s tried all the different cuts of raw meat, he says “balls” have now become his “favorite bedtime snack.”
His glamorous wife Vania was “a little grossed out” by his habit, but Mr Long says she’s now become his “biggest fan.”
Mr Long said he got into the habit of eating testicles to help with gut problems that had plagued him since his mid-twenties
Mr. Long, who is originally from Philadelphia, is engaged to wife Vania. Together they have a nine-month-old son
Mr. Long said the diet had given him “more energy, better digestion, more strength and muscle, more testosterone and better mood stabilization than ever.”
“I also have better skin, increased libido, healthier gut, and all around a super healthy body,” he added.
Mr. Long adopted the custom after being inspired by the Liver King’s unusual diet and believing it would help repair his damaged gut.
He said: ‘I first saw Liver King eat like this in 2021, and soon after I saw some other guys do the same.
“It caught my interest because of all the talk about helping with your gut and many other health issues.
“For me, repairing my damaged gut is something I’ve been trying to accomplish for the past several years since my mid-twenties.
“So I tried it, and eventually it really started working for me.”
In addition to testicles, Mr. Long also enjoys raw organs, including heart, liver, spleen, brain, and pancreas.
Health organizations have warned people against eating raw meat, as it puts them at a higher risk of disease and limits the amount of nutrients absorbed.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says whole cuts of beef, pork, veal, and lamb should always be heated to at least 145F (62C) before consumption to ensure they don’t contain any dangerous bacteria lurking in them. have killed.
They warn that raw meat can contain harmful bacteria such as salmonella, listeria and E.coli that can cause food poisoning.
Eating some organs, such as brains, can also expose people to dangerous proteins that cause disease.
Cooking meat breaks down tough fibers, making it easier to chew and digest.
It also leads to better nutrient absorption, and a 2011 Harvard study found that cooked meat provides more energy than raw meat.
He says people have been calling him the “testicle king” online. He’s pictured above wearing his T-shirts, which read, “It’s testicle time.”
Other raw items he eats include steaks and organs such as hearts, lungs, and the pancreas
Mr. Long became famous on the internet in April 2022, after he posted a video of him eating a raw goat testicle, which has been viewed over a million times.
“People often call me ‘The Testicle King’ because I got quite popular eating raw testicles from bulls, goats and lambs,” he said.
On an average day, Mr. Long eats six to eight eggs in the morning in addition to four to six pieces of bacon.
He is then given a raw steak and some sort of organ, such as a liver, heart, or testicle.
He also gets 650 ml of raw goat’s milk, a whole roast chicken and 500 grams of salmon sashimi, kefir, butter and cheese.
For a snack, he may have nuts and pieces of fruit. On cheat days, he eats raw cheeseburgers.
He shares videos of himself eating testicles about once a week.
In one clip, he is shown saying a testicle is his “favorite bedtime snack” while cutting into it. He then adds, “That stinks.”
In another, he is shown bringing his friend a gift of a raw testicle after getting engaged.
When asked what his wife Vania thinks about the diet, he said, “My wife is my biggest supporter and has been there for me from the beginning.
“She was a little annoyed at first, but now it doesn’t phase her anymore.
“She eats eggs with me and eats a piece of steak here and there (cooked, never raw) but mostly enjoys the food of her culture since she is Indonesian.”
Of his family, he said, “When you consider that I only see my parents and one other family once every year or two, it hasn’t really bothered anyone except us.
“However, for the most part, everyone thinks what I do is disgusting if I eat all the organs like testicles, brain, heart, etc., but I don’t care.
“I also have a lot of fans and supporters who like to watch. It’s a nice balance between the two.’
There are different levels of support for his videos online, which are followed by over 1.3 million people on TikTok alone.
Some support him, but he says others have likened him to Jeffery Dahmer in reference to the serial killer in the Netflix show released last year.
“They say I’m dying, or they just ask why and why I’m not dead yet,” he said.
“They say racist things about my wife like ‘she must be a mail order bride trying to get his money because there’s no way she can stay with him after he always eats that stuff.’
“The list goes on and on and honestly I don’t care at this point, it just tells me I’m on the right track and growing every day.
“If you don’t have haters, you’re not doing enough. And if you have haters, you’re doing something right.’
Pauly Long, 31, from Bali, Indonesia, posts videos of himself eating testicles about once a week. He’s already tried lamb, goat and bull ones and says they’re his “favorite bedtime snack.”
He is pictured above consuming raw meat while holding his nine-month-old son
Mr Long said it was not difficult to maintain the cost of his meat-rich diet in Indonesia because prices are lower than in America.
He said, “It’s hard to say how much it cost me as I really don’t keep track, but I get my meat, organs and fish all from quality distributors in Bali in bulk orders,” he said.
My steaks average about $24 to $30 per half pound, which is about 3-4 steaks at 8-12 oz each.
“I get a really good price compared to America.
“I also get a 0.5 pound fillet of sashimi-grade wild-caught salmon for about the same price.
“I get everything at a very reasonable price and much lower than what you would normally find for that quality in the US.”