Male Organ Health: How to Perform Self-Examinations
Men generally don’t need to be told to spend time looking at and
feeling their male organs; these are activities they tend to perform frequently
and on a voluntary basis. However, it’s important to pay this type of attention
to the male organ for purposes beyond the recreational. Self-examinations are
how many men first become aware of symptoms that may indicate poor male organ health. Since early
detection and treatment are ideal for most all health conditions, men should
commit to performing regular examinations of the equipment with an eye toward
abnormalities. Keep the following in mind when performing self-exams.
The Sack
Men should spend some time with their
sacks to feel for any lumps, painful areas or surface bumps. The ideal time to
examine the sack is when a man has just emerged from a warm shower, as the boys
will be descended.
Go one at a time. Take a ball in the
fingers and gently roll it around. If a man has a painful or tender area, this
could indicate an infection. If he feels a hard area or lump, no matter how
small, this could be the first sign of cancer. In either case, a man should
seek medical attention to confirm or rule out a health problem.
Men should also look and feel for
surface bumps that may indicate a rash or sensually transmitted infection.
Different rashes and infections manifest in different ways. Anything abnormal
is reason to seek out diagnosis from a medical professional.
The
Male Organ
There are a number of things to look and
feel for along the male organ:
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Bumps, sores or warts: Beginning with the head (and under the
sheath if uncut), a man should slowly and carefully examine for these symptoms.
Move to the shaft next, being mindful not to neglect the hard-to-see underside
(a mirror can help here). Once a man has felt and visually examined the head
and shaft, move on to the base. Separate groin hair and examine the skin
beneath it for bumps, sores or warts.
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Urethral symptoms: Men should pay attention to how the
opening of their male organs feel, and to what comes out of them. Does it burn
when one urinates? Is there abnormal discharge coming from the tip? These may
indicate infections that require treatment.
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Sensitivity levels: A man should also reflect on his
sensitivity levels. If he notices that he requires a tighter grip in order to
feel pleasure when self-gratifying, for example, or has a hard time staying
hard with a partner, these could indicate decreased member sensitivity.
Resolving the issue may involve treating an underlying nerve or circulation
problem, or simply changing his self-pleasuring habits to reacquaint his male
organ to gentler stimulation.
- Skin
condition: How’s the skin look and feel? Is it
smooth and supple or dry and flaky? Keeping the skin in good condition is
important both for aesthetic and health reasons – chronically chafed skin can
lead to reduced sensitivity levels over time.
Things that generally are not causes for
concern are: a slight curve when hard; variation in color along the male organ
(unless sudden); Fordyce spots; pearly papules.
If a man notices that his skin could be
in better condition down there, he can begin using a skin care product made
just for men. A quality male
organ health crème (health professionals recommend Man1 Man Oil) will effectively manage common skin
issues such as dryness and flakiness that may be caused by the frictions of the
day and night. Man1 Man Oil contains Shea butter and vitamin E, two exceptional
natural moisturizers. Taking a little time each day to apply the crème gives
men the opportunity to feel around while contributing to the health of their
members.
Visit
http://www.menshealthfirst.com for additional information on most common
male organ health issues, tips on improving organ sensitivity and what to do to
maintain a healthy member. John Dugan is a professional writer who specializes
in men's health issues and is an ongoing contributing writer to numerous
websites.