Mens Health - Absolutely for Men

Warning: Some details might be explicit but are all written for educative and health purposes and might be only suitable for men.

Alright last week there was a big buzz on TV about the all men Oprah Winfrey Show where Dr. Mehmet Oz focussed totally on mens health issues and I couldn't afford to miss it so I watched it and was highly educated afterwards. Therefore I urge every men to read this post where I focus on the key facts about Mens Health to get a hang of themselves and their body to live a healthier and happier life.

1. Is Circumcision good or bad?

First of all circumcision rates has dropped significantly around the world especially in America. Circumcision was primarily done for religious and family beliefs. But it has its own pros and cons and the decision is up to you and your parents.

Pros: Easy to keep the penis clean, avoid infections and decrease the rate of sexually transmitted diseases.

But the bottom line is all about hygiene. If you keep the penis clean on a regular basis or everyday you don't need to worry about circumcision. How to clean it? pull the skin back and wash it thoroughly. But be careful as the pulling of the skin might strangle the penis which is medically called phimosis and you might need to see the doctor immediately.

But uncircumcised people do feel more sexual sensation because the foreskin helps protect the sensitive glands on the penis and does help to maintain the tissues without being scratched off.

2. Erected penis can break!

Yes too much force on the penis may cause the penis tissues to tear off and make a POP sound during the accident. It can be treated with the help of doctors who stitch it back and you can enjoy the same sexual pleasure and have kids after complete cure!

3. Erectile Dysfunction

Men are absolutely scared to admit it but 50% of all men after 40 years of age do experience this. There are many drugs that help cure it but they do have their side effects like experiencing too much erection and should not be used with people without this illness. What the drugs do is control the nitric oxide levels which help men achieve an erection.

But the best medicine of all is raw garlic. Garlic that hasn't been cooked along with some parsley

4. Is a Vasectomy safe?

Vasectomy is a surgical method to give men permanent birth control, meaning removing the organs which produce the sperm. But it doesn't mean you cannot have an ejaculation and should not be confused with castration. Vasectomies are safe and healthy all it does is prevent the sperm from entering the semen.

5. Urination Patterns and Prostrate Cancer

Men reaching their 40s do experience urination difficulties and abnormalities. This happens due to the prostrate gland enlargement around that age which reduces the free flow of urine. The common observations are that men find it difficult to pass urine when they are full and once they have started the flow goes rather shaky than smoothly and even after completion you might still feel a bit of fullness in the bladder. This is quite normalBut what is abnormal is that when the prostrate gland becomes harder which means you are developing prostrate cancer. This is easy to detect and when you experience irregularities during urination check your doctor and remove it asap!

6. Testicular Cancer

We should all realize that our testicles are not on the same level they are always one lower than the other which makes the penis bend to the side opposite to the lower testicle. This is completely normal!But the difference of testicular cancer is that the testicles become larger than normal and develop nodules in them. The testicle area might develop unwanted levels on fluids as well. Therefore you can easily examine them by yourself in a shower especially on warm water.

Testicular cancer MOSTLY affects men between 15 to 35 years old. Thats why we have to start examining the testicles at a very early age and not end up with dangerous incurable complications. A good example of a person survived from testicular cancer is Lance Armstrong.

7. Lack of Sleep

Lack of sleep is mostly due to the intake of caffeine before bedtime or watching TV just before you go to sleep which pumps up your energy back. Therefore do not intake caffeine 4 or 5 hours before going to sleep and reduce watching TV before sleeping. Milks helps a lot in helping you maintain a good sleep and always maintain the same sleeping time.

8. Good diet for athletes

Athletes are constantly on the move and workout for hours per day. Therefore it is very important that they take good healthy supplies of green vegetables and bright colored fruits which helps to maintain a good antioxidant level throughout the body.

9. Farting

Men and women pass equal amounts of gas per day. Its a myth that Men passes more gas. The gas is due to the bacteria in the tummy which help digest some of our food. And the bacteria lets out the bad air which comes out as gas so we do not need to be ashamed of it!

10. Baldness

Baking soda, more sex, watermelons and rubbing lemons on the head DO NOT cure or help prevent baldness! Baldness is due to the two hydrogen molecules that attach to testosterone which is poisons the hair. Weather plays a major role in baldness. When spring time the testosterone levels are low therefore u have less hair loss. And cutting your hair very short does not help your hair grow faster and thicker. It only works for trees!

The cure is to take medications recommended by your doctor. Women usually do not mind baldness as men think they do.

11. Sex

More sex does mean more years added to your life. Sex is a stress reliever and energizer and rejuvenates your body. The average sex per week is usually once. But making it 3 to 4 times can improve your healthiness.

12. Wrinkles

Men are often ashamed of facial but they are actually good for you. They help cleanse the old facial cells and refresh them and helps you reduce the wrinkles you attain over age. Therefore DO NOT feel ashamed about them.

13. Do men experience Menopause?

Yes they do! But it is a totally different event and is very different from the female menopause. Men menopause means the lowering of testosterone levels over age. This means you start to lose the muscles and become less sexually active. But like women not all men go through this. Healthy lifestyle like balanced diet and exercise prevents male menopause.

The final word is men feel that going for regular checkups and discussing certain male illnesses causes shame and loses the machoness of a male. But thats not true. This makes you more unhealthy and makes you face even tougher health challenges. Therefore check your doctor regularly and have a healthy lifestyle.

Hope this is helpful and at least makes one male a healthy one!