In 2019, the CDC reported that women were 33% more likely to visit the doctor than men?but, let?s be honest, this is hardly a surprise. Every woman has seen this statistic in action when they ask their clearly ill husband, father, or male friend if he needs to get a checkup.
?I?m fine,? he?ll probably sniff stubbornly. ?It?s nothing.?
But when it comes to sexual health, your husband can?t simply take some NyQuil and hope for the best. He should be visiting his doctor and asking important questions to keep himself healthy?in fact, he should be asking questions like these:
1. ?What Is This Thing on My Penis/Scrotum"?
Your husband is very well aware of how his genitals look and feel, so when something?s not quite right, it can be cause for alarm. Of course, sometimes a bump or irritation is no big deal (for example, ingrown hairs can cause acne-like bumps on the penis), but other times they can spell big trouble. If your husband notices something on his penis or scrotum, it?s very important that he visit the doctor and get it checked out. Early examinations can help the doctor intervene early if that ?weird bump? turns out to be a cyst, a varicocele, or (God forbid) a tumor.
2. ?Can I Break My Penis"?
It may seem counterintuitive (since, you know, there are no bones), but men actually can break their penises. This is because the penis has a layer of fibrous connective tissue around it called the tunica albuginea. When that tissue rips during intercourse, the penis e...