Sex?— A Healthy Sexuality Resource - Government of Nova Scotia

Useful InformationThe good news is that if it’s found early, testicular cancer canbe treated and cured.The best way to find testicular cancer early is to examine yourtesticles once a month. Testicular Self Examination (TSE) is free,easy, doesn’t hurt, and could save your life.Testicular Self Examination (TSE)The best time to do a TSE is right after a shower or bath whenyour scrotum is warm and relaxed.••Stand in front of a mirror and look for any swelling orchange in the size and shape of your testicles.Feel for any lumps or bumps. One at a time, roll eachtesticle between your thumb and fingers. (It’s normal for onetesticle to be bigger than the other or for one to hang lowerthan the other.) The testicle should feel smooth. Feel for anylumps or bumps. These lumps and bumps could be verysmall—the size of a pea or grain of rice. On the back of eachtesticle, you’ll feel the epididymis (the tube that carries thesperm). It feels soft, rope-like, and a bit tender. This isnormal.•Ifyou feel pain, see any changes in the size or shape ofyour testicles, or feel any lumps or bumps, talk to adoctor right away.105