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30 Days to a better man<br />

yourself every now and then. It’s fast, painless, and will give you peace of<br />

mind to know that everything is fine under the hood.<br />

Today’s Task:<br />

Give Yourself a Testicular Exam<br />

I’m sure that many of you are still trying to complete yesterdays task and<br />

are hard at work memorizing “If.” So today’s task is simple, straightforward,<br />

and quick. You’re going to give yourself a testicular exam. Here’s how to<br />

do it:<br />

It’s best to perform the exam right after a hot shower when the scrotal<br />

muscles are warm and relaxed. You know…when your balls are saggy.<br />

1. Stand in front of a mirror and check for any swelling on the scrotum’s<br />

skin.<br />

2. Exam each testicle with both hands by rolling the testicle gently but<br />

firmly between your thumb and fingers. Don’t worry if one testicle<br />

feels larger than the other. That’s completely normal. Fast fact: A<br />

man’s left testicle is usually larger than the right one. While you’re<br />

rolling each testicle in your hands, look for hard lumps on the surface<br />

of it.<br />

3. Don’t confuse the epididymis for a lump. The epididymis is the spongy,<br />

tube-like structure that collects and carries your sperm to the prostate.<br />

You can feel the epididymis on the top and down the back side of<br />

each testicle. This isn’t the sort of lump you’re looking for.<br />

4. If you notice any sort of hard lump on your testicle, don’t freak out yet.<br />

Just contact your doctor immediately. Complete and accurate diagnosis<br />

can only be performed by a trained medical physician.<br />

In addition to lumps on the surface of your testes, be on the look out for<br />

these signs of other problems:<br />

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