Psoriasis is one of the more well-known skin disorders, and it can cause discomfort for many who suffer from it. It also can be something of a penis health concern as, surprisingly, many men with psoriasis also suffer from erect penis issues.

What is psoriasis?

The National Psoriasis Foundation defines psoriasis as “an immune-mediated disease that causes raised, red, scaly patches to appear on the skin.” It most often presents on the knees, elbows or scalp, but it can occur anywhere on ...

For years, the perineum has been a well-known erogenous zone, it a one that didn’t fully get the credit it deserves. Often referred to as the “taint” as in “it ain’t your balls and it ain’t your booty,” this nest of super nerves is a secluded vacation spot for, reportedly, the best orgasms many men have ever had. Let’s learn more about this mythical area and how best to utilize it to its “seeing stars” capacity.

Where is the P-Spot?

The P-spot lives in that small strip o...

Men are so used to looking down and seeing their penis hanging there that they can forget that their favorite piece of equipment may hold some surprises to the women in their lives. Although men care great deal about both penis appearance and penis health, there are some things which women might be curious or alarmed about that a man might simply shrug off. For example, penis bumps. Guys know that sometimes they’re just there and sometimes they’re cause for concern – and this guide can...

Sex toys can be an important addition to the sex life of any person or couple – and that includes more mature men as much as it does those just starting out on their sexual life journey. Since maintaining an active sex life is a key component of good pen is health, mature men who may have found a “slackening” of frequency or intensity of sexual encounters (whether alone or with a partner) should definitely give a thought to incorporating sex toys into their intimate play.

Many mature m...

Sure, a guy’s penis has been with him ever since he was born – but how well does the average Joe really know his favorite personal appendage? And since he learned a lot of his information “on the street,” so to speak, how much of that information is maybe not 100% true? In the interests of better penis health and an informed penis-owning population, the following penis facts are presented for reader edification.

Penis facts

- A guy can’t really break his penis. Although one often h...

Pubic lice. Crabs. Genital parasites. Whatever one calls them, they all mean one thing: an embarrassingly itchy penis that necessitates refraining from sexual congress. As penis health issues go, pubic lice are more of a n annoyance than a crisis. Aside from the itchy penis, they may bring about a fever and a feeling of fatigue; and as with any itch situation, scratching too much and too intensely can result in an infection. But otherwise, pubic lice are just a pest.

Shaving

Some men recomme...

Grab the machetes, boys! It’s time to whack through the pube jungles and join your friends who are rocking a hairless penis. Who knows where it began, but now more and more men are opting to abolish their short and curlies for a more streamlined and smoother nether-land experience. Who knows where this trend came from, be it porn or GQ, but men are seeing big perks by opting to go hairless. Let’s get the low down on this trend, how to get it, and the things a man might want to know before...

An itchy penis is no fun. In fact, it often causes discomfort and embarrassment. A common cause of this angry penis itch is jock itch. Jock itch on the penis doesn’t just affect jocks. So even if a man is a pencil pusher or a Halo hero, he can get it. This harmless, though very contagious skin infection passes easily from person-to-person so it’s a good idea to keep an eye out for its symptoms and also, practice some prevention to keep it at bay. Here’s everything a man ever wanted to k...

Everyman has no doubt gotten a little overzealous at some point in his life and masturbated until he wound up with a red penis and a lot of discomfort. Sometimes it’s just high drive, other times it’s boredom, and other times, well, sometimes it’s just because it’s really fun to do. No matter the reason, a rash from masturbation can be quite painful and inconvenient and isn’t just a result from too much self-pleasure. Let’s dive into the cause, how to treat a rash from masturbatio...

Although a man may enjoy the process by which he gets a raw, red penis – for example, by engaging in hours of blissful sex, often with the penis be handled in a rough but thoroughly delightful manner – he may afterwards wish he had exercised a little restraint. As penis health issues go, a raw, red penis is uncomfortable and inconvenient, but it is something that a little well-planned healing can take care of with (hopefully) no lasting damage.

So for the man who smiles beatifically at t...

Nobody likes a smelly human, especially not when the odor comes from “down there.” For your partner’s sake, as well as your own, it’s important to understand the causes of a smelly penis and how to prevent that foul funk. Some of the top reasons for unpleasant crotch odor are outlined here:

Glands

The groin area is a perfect incubator for unpleasantness. Think about it: It’s humid, it’s hot, and it contains a number of apocrine glands that release smelly secretions. A buildup of ...

It happens to everyone and can make for a very unpleasant day. Dryness and itching on penis skin are always unwanted. While dry and itchy skin can happen for environmental reasons, eczema is used to describe a group of inflammatory skin conditions that can affect the genital area. Symptoms can range from mild to severe, including skin dryness, scaly skin, bumpy skin, red rash or even patches of discolored skin. All of these symptoms may point to eczema on the penis.

What is Eczema?

Eczema, a...

A study in 2014 out of Italy found interesting data that low levels of vitamin D may increase the risk of erectile dysfunction (ED). Lead researcher, Alessandra Barassi, and her team found that of the 143 men they studied with ED, nearly half of them were deficient in vitamin D. On top of that, only one in five had adequate amounts of it. She went on to site that the worst cases of ED had vitamin D levels that were 24 percent lower than the other men in the study. Dr. Barassi believes that a ...

This is hardly the kind of news that would take the internet by storm, but men really, really like oral sex. When a partner offers to orally satisfy them, they tend to be on cloud nine – possibly even higher. And if they practice proper penis care, their partner is more likely to be open to making such an offer. But when a partner isn’t around, many a man has wondered if they could orally please their own erect penis. And many a man has also made at least a half-hearted try, especially if...

The adage that the three most important things in real estate are location, location, and location doesn’t exactly apply to better sex. But there’s no denying that changing locations can indeed spruce things up where the bed game is concerned. (Of course, this assumes that penis health is adequate in the first place.) Mind you, there is absolutely nothing wrong if a couple finds that they are perfectly sexually satisfied in the bedroom (or wherever they habitually engage in sex). But for...

Too many guys have had this happen: They are sexily undressing in front of a new bedmate, and as they get to the big reveal and strip off their underwear, the room is filled with an obscenely strong penis odor. Rank penis odor is a common penis health issue, and one which can ruin a promising evening. The causes of penis odor are numerous; one of the lesser known culprits involves the body producing too much of a substance called methionine.

Hypermethioninemia

Methionine is an essential amin...

Male organ health and male organ function are often linked, with a healthy manhood usually more likely to have fewer issues with male organ function. However, there can be factors which impede male organ function which come about even when a man is taking every step possible to ensure the health of his favorite organ. For example, sometimes medications taken for health issues unrelated to the member may still have some impact on the manhood. This can be the case with medications which, direc...

Somehow in society, being a man and masturbation are intertwined. Does anyone really know why men masturbate, though? Is it biological, social, personal, or a little bit of everything? Spoiler Alert: it’s a little bit of everything! Here are seven of the most commonly cited reasons to masturbate and a little backup research on why.

Reason #1: High Sex Drive

Men with a high libido tend to masturbate more frequently. Ironically, frequent masturbation keeps that sexual pilot light burning, so...

There’s no shortage of slang terms for the biological response known as “nocturnal penile tumescence.” There’s everything from morning wood to pitching a tent to getting a visit from the boner fairy and more. But what causes men to wake up with an erect member? Is it only a sexy dream that causes this undercover stirring or is there something more to it? This extremely common morning present is actually a good sign. Read on to learn more about why men get erections during sleep.

The ...

Parents face this question when having a male child and adult men face it later in life: Is circumcision necessary? While there are plenty of reasons to get circumcised, very few of them could be classified as necessary. Generally, most reasons to get circumcised center around personal belief, medical issues, or social conditioning. Let’s look at some reasons that circumcision might be necessary and other reasons one may want to think twice before going under the knife.

What is Circumcisio...

An uncontrollable urge to scratch an itchy penis is a familiar sensation for every man. When a guy is alone, of course, there’s no problem; but when in a social, public situation, the last thing a guy wants is to be caught with his hand rubbing his penis. If the itchy penis is more than a passing problem, it may be a penis health issue that needs attention. In such cases, identifying the cause of the itchiness is necessary. Neurodermatitis may be that cause in certain cases.

What is neurod...

When penis health is good, penis function is more likely to be good as well. But sometimes there are conditions which indirectly affect penis function. One such example may occur when a man suffers from iron overload, that is, an excess amount of iron in his system.

Iron is basically good

Now, as any boy who is told to eat his spinach or take his vitamins knows, the body needs iron. In most cases, iron is a good thing. This mineral is an essential component of hemoglobin, which takes iron ou...

What’s the worst thing that can happen to a man? Well, this is open to interpretation, but let’s be honest: most men would place problems with the penis at the top of their list. One common problem that most men experience from time to time is penis tip irritation, which is especially unpleasant when the member is continuously rubbing against the clothing. It is uncomfortable, unpleasant and can lead to a trip to the doctors’ office, not to mention putting the brakes on a man’s sex li...

You’re not alone if you’re suffering from dryness around the penis. It’s the worst place that dry skin can happen, and is very common for all men, in all walks of life. Dry skin can start as just an annoyance or irritation and turn into a very painful cracking of the skin, leading to open sores and painful broken and split skin.

Dry skin, while common and normal especially during the winter months, can make sex uncomfortable, not to mention being embarrassing. Before you freak out abou...

To all the men out there who are overly concerned about the fact that they don’t pack a monster inside their pants: It’s time to chill. As I discuss in an original article posted on Ezinearticles.com, despite the incredible play that penis size gets in modern culture, and despite the fact that so many guys in porn videos sport massive endowments, the fact is that penis size does not have a real correlation to sexual performance and satisfaction. Indeed, assuming he takes care of his peni...

A man’s penis skin makes a huge impression on partners (and potential partners), as well as on just the casual viewer. (Guys do surreptitiously check each other out in, say, the locker room with a quick glance.) As we note in our article originally published on Ezinearticles.com, that’s one reason practicing appropriate penis health is important. When the skin is clean and clear, it assures onlookers that it is in good shape and disease-free (although, of course, in some cases appearances...

The is no sensual text quite like the Kama Sutra for increasing pleasure and intimacy. While the Kama Sutra doesn’t touch on masturbation outright, it does touch on genital touching in general and is very sex-positive. While written for couples, there is a lot of information and guidance that can be applied to self-love, so much in fact that it was easy to find five ways the Kama Sutra elevates masturbation. Here’s five of the biggest game-changers the ancient text delivers for an extraor...

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and many couples like to take advantage of the season to engage in some extra sexual engagement. If a guy has been practicing good penis health, there’s no reason he can’t count on having an actively happy penis during the holiday. But the following sex tips, originally published here, can help ease the way for that special sex on Turkey Day.

Sex tips to consider

- Don’t get too stuffed. Sure, Thanksgiving is about giving thanks and seeing famil...

There are tons of things that are betters in two: peas and carrots, vitamin C and E, and Jack and Diane. They just bring out the best in each other. It’s the same case for L-Carnitine and ED medication when it comes to strong erections. Separately, both contribute to greater vasodilation and blood flow which creates stronger erections for men who suffer from Erectile Dysfunction (ED) or intermittent bouts of erectile difficulty as brought on by stress or life situations. Let’s look at bot...

For the past couple of decades, there’s been a lot of talk about vaginal rejuvenation. It’s been talked about on everywhere from Oprah to brunches to poker tables for years. But what about the male side of the equation? Why is no one talking about penile rejuvenation? Certainly, there are men out there who wouldn’t mind a little fixer-upper on their downstairs parts too. Read on to learn what a penile rejuvenation is, who’s a good candidate, what the procedures and downtime are like, ...

Around puberty, it begins its stealthy lurk in the whispers of boys. Teenage girls giggle about it openly, but in secret wonder if it’s really real or just something boys make up to elicit pity when hot-and-heavy petting is shut down. While the alliterative name makes it sound like a made-up condition, it’s an honest-to-goodness issue that boys and men do suffer from – it’s the blue balls.

What is the Blue Balls Myth?

Okay, the blue balls myth is mostly true, exact coloring of testi...

Spending some serious “alone time” with his penis is a favorite activity for millions of men. While rates of masturbation may vary from man to man, almost all guys masturbate at some time or other, and most men masturbate with some degree of frequency. Although masturbating too roughly can create some minor penis health inconveniences, most guys find there are more reasons to masturbate than there are to not. But for any men looking for a few good reasons to justify their masturbation, th...

Most men would like to possess a so-called “trouser snake” that is the equivalent of an anaconda – in spite of the fact that most guys know that size is less important than penis health and penis skill. More than a few men, unhappy with the length of their penis, decide to take steps to change its size, and often many look into penis stretching as an option. Since a good number of men follow this path, it’s necessary to point out that stretching often leads to a sore penis – and to ...

A rash on any part of the body is inconvenient, but a penis rash can be especially so. Not only is it often accompanied by an itchiness that can lead to a guy being caught scratching his equipment, but a visible penis rash often makes partners wary of engaging in intimate acts with a man. And, of course, a penis rash can sometimes be a signal of a greater penis health issue. However, as we explain in our article originally published on Ezinearticles.com, it can also be due to more benign caus...

A little scratch to the crotch now and then is no big deal, but when a guy’s hand is flying down there frequently, or when he has to excuse himself to go somewhere private for a big, long scratch, then it’s likely that jock itch has reared its troublesome head. One of the most common penis health issues, jock itch is basically benign – but it’s such an annoyance! Knowing how to treat jock itch is crucial – but prevention strategies for the condition are even more valuable. In this a...

Let’s face it. The penis is probably the most important thing for a man. Keeping it healthy, well-maintained and happy is as important as going to the doctor for check-ups regularly and paying your taxes. Keeping your penis healthy is as simple as following the guidelines for a healthy life. A few ways to maintain a healthy penis are listed below. Take heed of the following advice and stay conscious of what you’re putting into your body to maintain optimal penis health. You, your penis, a...

Supplements are everywhere. They can make a man bigger, make parts of him smaller. There are vitamins out there to make people smarter or help them chill out. And yes, there are even supplements for the penis; in fact, there are quite a few of them. So how can a man discover what might work for him? Let’s look at some of the most commonly used vitamins for circulation, the cornerstone of a strong penis.

Vitamin D

Vitamin D appears to be, well, good for the D. A study from Johns Hopkins Uni...

It’s the magical unicorn of a man’s naughty bits; it’s the perineum. But what magic does this space hold and why (and where is it exactly)? Let’s unpack all the deets on the male G-Spot, or the P-Spot, as it’s oft called (even though it sounds like R. Kelly’s nightclub), so that every man can experience intense, long orgasms.

What (and Where) is the Perineum?

The perineum takes up residence between the anus and the testicles. This small diamond-shaped area is full of concentrated...

Put away the apricot scrubs and shelve the loofah – that’s no way to treat a delicate flower like the penis! Penile skin is delicate and is often compared to the skin that takes up residence around the eyes so it’s important to care for it in a similar fashion. Now, that doesn’t necessarily mean laying a ton of sliced cucumber on the love cucumber (it wouldn’t be a bad thing), but it does mean that a certain amount of TLC needs to be top of mind when grooming the manly member. Uncov...

It may not be seen as often as the face or other body parts, but a smooth, supple penis is always a good look. Many men overlook the penis when it comes to moisturizing or they believe the lotions they use when self-pleasuring count as quality moisturizing. What many men don’t realize is ordinary lotions can often contain unpronounceable ingredients which are likely too harsh or have too many added fragrances and chemicals making their formulations much more detrimental than helpful. Now, n...

Infertility, or the inability of a couple to conceive a child when they wish to, is often thought of as a rare occurrence, but in fact it is more common than many realize. It is estimated that about 12% of couples in the United States are unable to conceive or have difficulty achieving conception. The reason for this inability is pretty evenly split; about one-third of the cases occur due to an issue with the female partner, about one-third are due to the male partner, and about one-third in...

No one likes to have one of those nights when they just can’t sleep, tossing and turning and dreading to look at the clock to see how long they’ve been awake. Insomnia, especially chronic insomnia, is simply bad for one’s health – and that includes one’s penis health as well. Finding ways to combat chronic sleeplessness is important to keep a man healthy and strong.

The penis connection

Sleep is vital for the entire body, but sleep disorders can also lead to erectile dysfunction a...

Since the dawn of puberty, a man has spent many years getting to know his penis intimately. It's been the object of his attention and affection without challenge. However, while a man is very familiar with the landscape of his penis, he may not be examining it as closely as he thinks. That's why men young and old need to perform regular penis self-exams.

By performing penis self-exams regularly, a man can identify any abnormalities or causes of concern a less formal visit with his penis woul...

Everybody makes mistakes; it’s simply part of being human. Almost everybody masturbates; it’s also part of being human. It’s therefore quite likely that on occasion a man may make some mistakes when engaged in masturbation. In the interest of good penis health, the following details a few masturbation mistakes which a man might fall prey to. Men should consider themselves warned.

Mistakes

- Going lube-light (or lube-free). When a guy first starts masturbating, it’s not unusual for h...