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30 Days to a better man
yourself every now and then. It’s fast, painless, and will give you peace of
mind to know that everything is fine under the hood.
Today’s Task:
Give Yourself a Testicular Exam
I’m sure that many of you are still trying to complete yesterdays task and
are hard at work memorizing “If.” So today’s task is simple, straightforward,
and quick. You’re going to give yourself a testicular exam. Here’s how to
do it:
It’s best to perform the exam right after a hot shower when the scrotal
muscles are warm and relaxed. You know…when your balls are saggy.
1. Stand in front of a mirror and check for any swelling on the scrotum’s
skin.
2. Exam each testicle with both hands by rolling the testicle gently but
firmly between your thumb and fingers. Don’t worry if one testicle
feels larger than the other. That’s completely normal. Fast fact: A
man’s left testicle is usually larger than the right one. While you’re
rolling each testicle in your hands, look for hard lumps on the surface
of it.
3. Don’t confuse the epididymis for a lump. The epididymis is the spongy,
tube-like structure that collects and carries your sperm to the prostate.
You can feel the epididymis on the top and down the back side of
each testicle. This isn’t the sort of lump you’re looking for.
4. If you notice any sort of hard lump on your testicle, don’t freak out yet.
Just contact your doctor immediately. Complete and accurate diagnosis
can only be performed by a trained medical physician.
In addition to lumps on the surface of your testes, be on the look out for
these signs of other problems:
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