Tips on penis

We explain how to improve your penis' health by cleaning it properly, steering clear of STIs and trimming it carefully. The British are a nation of stoics, often too proud to admit we have a problem, and too polite to bother anyone else about it. Men are particularly bad at piping up about health issues, especially when it comes to our penises. Often, a source of embarrassment can be a simple lack of knowledge. Fortunately, the male anatomy is quite easy to understand, and learning what to say when seeing your GP can help avoid red faces.

Penis health involves more than erections. Find out the most common penis problems and strategies to promote penis health. Penis health is an important part of your health — and it goes beyond your ability to get and keep an erection, ejaculate, and reproduce. Penis problems can be a sign of an underlying health condition. Ongoing health issues affecting your penis also can impact other areas of your life, causing stress, relationship problems or poor self-confidence. Know the signs and symptoms of penis problems and what you can do to protect your penis health. Not all penis problems can be prevented.

Some are thick, some are thin, and some are in between. They can be anywhere from the palest pink to the deepest purple. And they can point up, down, or off to the side. Having doubts? Take a look at these pictures of real penises to get a sense of how varied they can be, and read on to learn about different tips and tricks for your shape.

Back to Sexual health. Give it the care it deserves and you may not be the only one to benefit — your partner will probably be grateful too. Gently wash the penis with warm water each day when you're having a shower or bath. If you have a foreskin, pull it back gently and wash underneath. If you don't wash underneath the foreskin correctly, a cheesy-looking substance called smegma may begin to gather.