When it comes to keeping healthy, the penis can occasionally be neglected. But this can actually lead to problems maintaining an erection, ejaculation issues or even diseases – but it goes even further.
"The penis is important to overall health partly because of its urinary and reproductive functions," says the Cleveland Clinic.
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Not looking after your downstairs area could increase your risk for a number of health conditions and could also impact mental health.
Fortunately, following this guide for maintaining penis health could help combat any issues that might occur later down the line.
Exercises for your penis
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Isometric contraction exercises can lead to better bladder control, ejaculation control and even enhance an orgasm.
Do the exercise when your penis has an erection and then:
Place your palm over the penis, facing the floor and slowly push down
Go down as far as you can comfortably stand, but not further that parallel to the floor
Reaching the maximum position, keep it still and flex the PC muscle but don't push down further than the original position
Perform a strong contraction of the PC muscle and hold it for 10 seconds
Release the contraction slowly and allow your penis to rise back by lifting your pressure hand
Make sure everything looks normal
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Spotting any unusual skin changes on the penis including bumps, rashes or pimples should be a cause for concern.
Penile inflammatory skin conditions such as balanitis and posthitis are common. Balanitis is when the head of the penis is swollen and sore and posthitis is inflammation of your foreskin.
Change of skin texture could also indicate a possible underlying STI, so you should see a GP or visit a sexual health clinic if you're concerned.
Avoid the drip
Dripping after urinating, or also known as post-micturition dribbling is common in older men.
This is because the muscles surrounding the urethra don’t squeeze as tight as they used to.
Fortunately, there are a number of treatments for this problem as well as natural supplements such as saw-palmetto to help stop the drip.
Use protection
It’s a no-brainer that using a condom will help improve penis health and avoid the risk of some nasty diseases and viruses.
Alongside a condom, being vigilant when sharing towels etc in the gym can make a big difference.
Conditions such as jock itch is caused by a fungus which spreads from person to person or from sharing contaminated towels or clothing.
It's often caused by the same fungus that causes athlete's foot with the infection spreading from the feet to the groin because the fungus can travel on hands or on a towel.
Go to the doctor
Suffering with erectile dysfunction may be embarrassing to discuss but a trip to your GP to find out the exact cause is important.
Health conditions such as heart disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, and smoking can all cause erectile dysfunction.
On the other hand, depression, anxieties, stress, relationship problems, and other mental health concerns can also interfere with sexual feelings.
Its best to know why this may be an issue for you and take the appropriate steps to fix it.
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