Keep reading to find out what affects penis health and 6 ways to keep your penis healthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What affects penis health?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nA healthy penis does not have erectile problems or sexually transmitted infections. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
But as you can see below, there is much more to consider. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Erectile dysfunction<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\nErectile dysfunction<\/a> is the most prevalent penis problem. It is the inability to either achieve or maintain an erection. <\/p>\n\n\n\nIn some cases, there is a partially flaccid penis when erections are incomplete and not stiff enough for penetration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It usually improves with Viagra<\/a> and other PDE5 inhibitors. <\/p>\n\n\n\nHowever, in some cases, men require more radical measures, including a penile implant<\/a> or a penis pump.<\/p>\n\n\n\nEjaculation problems<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
This one is next on the list of famous penis problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some men have healthy erections but suffer from premature ejaculation<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\nIn other cases, they may have painful ejaculation<\/a>, delayed or reduced ejaculation, and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\nAfter prostate cancer treatment<\/a>, some men experience retrograde ejaculation<\/a>, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSexually transmitted diseases<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
There is a wide range of sexually transmitted infections<\/a> affecting penis health. <\/p>\n\n\n\nThe most common include genital herpes, syphilis, warts, chlamydia, gonorrhea, and yeast infections. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Each has distinct lesions that urologists can diagnose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Orgasm issues and low libido<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Not achieving an orgasm is not as common as the penile problems listed above. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, it may happen to some men. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Others have a reduced sexual desire, known as low libido<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPeyronie’s disease<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
In Peyronie\u2019s disease<\/a>, there’s scar tissue in the penis. <\/p>\n\n\n\nThis creates a fibrous band that feels different from the elastic nature of healthy tissue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Scar tissue is stiff and often causes changes in penile curvature and painful erections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Penile fracture<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Forceful striking during sexual intercourse may lead to penile injury. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The fibrous penile tissue of the penis is ruptured in these cases. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Luckily, it is not a very common penis problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Priapism<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
This is a persistent and often painful erect penis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is not caused by sexual activity and is not relieved after ejaculation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Phimosis and paraphimosis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
There\u2019s an excess foreskin in phimosis, and it can’t be retracted behind the penis tip. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In some cases, patients with phimosis retract their foreskin but cannot return to the initial position. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The foreskin is stuck behind the penis tip, and this is known as paraphimosis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Penis cancer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Cancer may grow in almost every tissue of the body, including the penis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The initial phase of penile cancer looks like foreskin blisters or warts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
6 tips to keep your penis healthy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nWhat can you do to avoid the ailments and penis conditions listed above?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Consider the following health tips to make sure that your penis stays healthy regardless of your age and other health conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1) Practice Kegel exercises<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThese exercises are helpful to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\nThis strengthening is useful to prevent urinary dribble and to maintain an erection for a longer time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It may also help people with premature ejaculation<\/a> to delay their orgasm for longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAccording to studies<\/a>, Kegel exercises<\/a> are helpful to counter erectile issues. <\/p>\n\n\n\nUp to 40% of participants report improvements in their erectile function. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
They sometimes experience a complete recovery, depending on the causes of erectile problems (3).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2) Learn to cope with stress<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nStress and anxiety<\/a> are the most common causes<\/a> of sexual dysfunction<\/a>, especially in young males. <\/p>\n\n\n\nPerformance anxiety<\/a> can lead to erectile problems and premature ejaculation<\/a> in otherwise healthy patients. <\/p>\n\n\n\nIt is also a source of immunity problems through an increase in cortisol levels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Such a decrease in immune function may lead to higher susceptibility to infections and cancer (4).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are plenty of stress management techniques, including mindfulness and meditation<\/a>, breathing techniques, and journaling. <\/p>\n\n\n\nThe best strategy for you depends on the source of stress and your personality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"stress](\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1-80-1024x256.jpeg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n3) Quit tobacco<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nCigarette smoking is a risk factor for several diseases. One of them is erectile dysfunction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tobacco smoke has hundreds of substances, and many of them are not yet thoroughly studied. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The ones targeted by clinical trials have been identified as carcinogens and inflammatory agents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to a 2013 study<\/a>, smoking affects the autonomic function of the heart. <\/p>\n\n\n\nBy causing heart disease and circulation problems, it also leads to erectile dysfunction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Moreover, smoking may also reduce your fertility levels (5).<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"how](\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/how-to-quit-smoking-1-1024x256.jpg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n4) Use protection and wash your genitals<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThis is a relatively simple recommendation, but it makes a difference to prevent sexually transmitted infections in your penis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Use protection every time you have sex, especially if you have anal sex or multiple sexual partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In an uncircumcised penis, washing is essential. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cleaning your penis should include not only the foreskin but also the penis tip. Wash your scrotum<\/a> as well, and the skin all around. <\/p>\n\n\n\nAdequate penis hygiene prevents balanitis<\/a> and other penile conditions (6).<\/p>\n\n\n\n5) Keep a healthy weight<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nObesity is one of the worst risk factors for a series of penile health problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It can increase your chance of high cholesterol levels, circulation problems, and diabetes<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\nAltogether, obesity increases the chances of orgasm and erectile difficulties. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Additionally, obesity reduces your testosterone levels and may cause a reduction in sexual desire. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Moreover, some studies<\/a> suggest that sexually transmitted diseases are more prevalent in obese people (7).<\/p>\n\n\n\nThus, keeping a healthy weight will solve many risk factors at the same time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
We recommend losing weight through a healthy diet and exercise to experience better results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
6) Exercise regularly<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nPhysical activity<\/a> is not only beneficial for your heart. It is also excellent for your penis. <\/p>\n\n\n\nStudies<\/a> show that patients with erectile dysfunction recovered their penile erections after increasing physical activity. <\/p>\n\n\n\nIt can be as easy as walking around the block or doing exercises at home a few times a week (8).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Exercise increases blood flow<\/a> and improves blood lipid levels and blood pressure. <\/p>\n\n\n\nBy increasing the blood flow, penis engorgement with blood will be easier, and erections will improve. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lower blood lipid levels prevent atherosclerosis. Not having fat plaques in the blood vessels allows for improved blood circulation in the penis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"diabetes-self-management\"](\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-3-Best-Exercise-Techniques-to-Lose-Fat-FAST-1024x256.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhen to see a doctor<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe recommendations above do not replace the opinion of healthcare professionals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember that medical knowledge should be applied to each individual case. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thus, you may need to see a doctor if you have an ongoing penis health issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Talk to your doctor if you’re concerned about erectile function, ejaculation, or any new symptoms you’re experiencing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Erectile dysfunction<\/a> is the most prevalent penis problem. It is the inability to either achieve or maintain an erection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In some cases, there is a partially flaccid penis when erections are incomplete and not stiff enough for penetration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It usually improves with Viagra<\/a> and other PDE5 inhibitors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n However, in some cases, men require more radical measures, including a penile implant<\/a> or a penis pump.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This one is next on the list of famous penis problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Some men have healthy erections but suffer from premature ejaculation<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In other cases, they may have painful ejaculation<\/a>, delayed or reduced ejaculation, and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n After prostate cancer treatment<\/a>, some men experience retrograde ejaculation<\/a>, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There is a wide range of sexually transmitted infections<\/a> affecting penis health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The most common include genital herpes, syphilis, warts, chlamydia, gonorrhea, and yeast infections. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Each has distinct lesions that urologists can diagnose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not achieving an orgasm is not as common as the penile problems listed above. <\/p>\n\n\n\n However, it may happen to some men. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Others have a reduced sexual desire, known as low libido<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In Peyronie\u2019s disease<\/a>, there’s scar tissue in the penis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This creates a fibrous band that feels different from the elastic nature of healthy tissue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Scar tissue is stiff and often causes changes in penile curvature and painful erections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Forceful striking during sexual intercourse may lead to penile injury. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The fibrous penile tissue of the penis is ruptured in these cases. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Luckily, it is not a very common penis problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is a persistent and often painful erect penis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It is not caused by sexual activity and is not relieved after ejaculation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There\u2019s an excess foreskin in phimosis, and it can’t be retracted behind the penis tip. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In some cases, patients with phimosis retract their foreskin but cannot return to the initial position. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The foreskin is stuck behind the penis tip, and this is known as paraphimosis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cancer may grow in almost every tissue of the body, including the penis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The initial phase of penile cancer looks like foreskin blisters or warts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What can you do to avoid the ailments and penis conditions listed above?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Consider the following health tips to make sure that your penis stays healthy regardless of your age and other health conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These exercises are helpful to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This strengthening is useful to prevent urinary dribble and to maintain an erection for a longer time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It may also help people with premature ejaculation<\/a> to delay their orgasm for longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to studies<\/a>, Kegel exercises<\/a> are helpful to counter erectile issues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Up to 40% of participants report improvements in their erectile function. <\/p>\n\n\n\n They sometimes experience a complete recovery, depending on the causes of erectile problems (3).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stress and anxiety<\/a> are the most common causes<\/a> of sexual dysfunction<\/a>, especially in young males. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Performance anxiety<\/a> can lead to erectile problems and premature ejaculation<\/a> in otherwise healthy patients. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It is also a source of immunity problems through an increase in cortisol levels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Such a decrease in immune function may lead to higher susceptibility to infections and cancer (4).<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are plenty of stress management techniques, including mindfulness and meditation<\/a>, breathing techniques, and journaling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The best strategy for you depends on the source of stress and your personality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cigarette smoking is a risk factor for several diseases. One of them is erectile dysfunction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Tobacco smoke has hundreds of substances, and many of them are not yet thoroughly studied. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The ones targeted by clinical trials have been identified as carcinogens and inflammatory agents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to a 2013 study<\/a>, smoking affects the autonomic function of the heart. <\/p>\n\n\n\n By causing heart disease and circulation problems, it also leads to erectile dysfunction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Moreover, smoking may also reduce your fertility levels (5).<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is a relatively simple recommendation, but it makes a difference to prevent sexually transmitted infections in your penis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Use protection every time you have sex, especially if you have anal sex or multiple sexual partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In an uncircumcised penis, washing is essential. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Cleaning your penis should include not only the foreskin but also the penis tip. Wash your scrotum<\/a> as well, and the skin all around. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Adequate penis hygiene prevents balanitis<\/a> and other penile conditions (6).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Obesity is one of the worst risk factors for a series of penile health problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It can increase your chance of high cholesterol levels, circulation problems, and diabetes<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Altogether, obesity increases the chances of orgasm and erectile difficulties. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Additionally, obesity reduces your testosterone levels and may cause a reduction in sexual desire. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Moreover, some studies<\/a> suggest that sexually transmitted diseases are more prevalent in obese people (7).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Thus, keeping a healthy weight will solve many risk factors at the same time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n We recommend losing weight through a healthy diet and exercise to experience better results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Physical activity<\/a> is not only beneficial for your heart. It is also excellent for your penis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Studies<\/a> show that patients with erectile dysfunction recovered their penile erections after increasing physical activity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It can be as easy as walking around the block or doing exercises at home a few times a week (8).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Exercise increases blood flow<\/a> and improves blood lipid levels and blood pressure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n By increasing the blood flow, penis engorgement with blood will be easier, and erections will improve. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Lower blood lipid levels prevent atherosclerosis. Not having fat plaques in the blood vessels allows for improved blood circulation in the penis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The recommendations above do not replace the opinion of healthcare professionals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Remember that medical knowledge should be applied to each individual case. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Thus, you may need to see a doctor if you have an ongoing penis health issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Talk to your doctor if you’re concerned about erectile function, ejaculation, or any new symptoms you’re experiencing. <\/p>\n\n\n\nEjaculation problems<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Sexually transmitted diseases<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Orgasm issues and low libido<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Peyronie’s disease<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Penile fracture<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Priapism<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Phimosis and paraphimosis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Penis cancer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
6 tips to keep your penis healthy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
1) Practice Kegel exercises<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
2) Learn to cope with stress<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n3) Quit tobacco<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n4) Use protection and wash your genitals<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
5) Keep a healthy weight<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
6) Exercise regularly<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhen to see a doctor<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n