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Throughout the Western world, and particularly in the United States, alcohol is the social lubricant of choice. In a deeply-ingrained drinking culture, sharing a few drinks on a date or at a social gathering is a firmly-entrenched ritual. A glass or two of wine, a couple of beers or a cocktail can help both parties to feel more confident, allowing physical encounters to develop as inhibitions are lowered. However, as most men know, there can be too much of a good thing when it comes to drink...

Psoriasis is the most common autoimmune disease in the U.S., according to the National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF); around 2.2 % of the population, or roughly 1 in 50 people, are affected by the condition; and yes, psoriasis can occur in the genital region, resulting in a sore, itchy, red penis. In addition to the treatment options for psoriasis explored below, maintaining proper penis care can keep the skin as healthy as possible, eliminating potentially embarrassing conditions below the bel...

Penis inflammation may be characterized by swelling, soreness, burning, itching and/or an unusual discharge. While many men find it difficult to talk to a medical professional about abnormalities of the penis, it is important to get the right treatment in order to prevent long-term problems.

In order to assist men in understanding the potential causes of penile inflammation, some of the most common types of penis infections are described here. Tips for caring for the penis and maintaining ...

As most men are intimately aware of their penis and alert to any changes, variations in its appearance such as penis discoloration can be a cause for intense worry. Thankfully, in most cases, minor alterations in penis color are considered totally benign. In fact, trying to amend penis color changes like this could do a lot more harm than good. But there are a few situations in which changing color could indicate a more serious condition that merits further attention to penis health, includi...

Hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings and irritability are signs of menopause a women - and often her partner - become all too familiar with. While men are lucky enough to not have such a physical deadline related to their sexual health staring them square in the face, they do experience a decline in sexual functioning, albeit a more gradual one. Andropause, or male menopause, is a condition that occurs in some aging men and is similar to menopause experienced by women. While certain effect...

Acne is considered the scourge of adolescence, but even older men may experience the occasional outbreak here and there on their bodies. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for men to see telltale dots spring up even on the skin of the penis, leading to a temptation to take action with pins, tweezers, sharp fingernails and even scissors, hoping to snip open the skin and drain the blockage.

While it's true that a popped pimple tends to be less painful than a cyst that’s full to bursting, br...

Penis sensitivity is a tricky issue, yet most men take it for granted. In fact, even if the penis seems to be performing at it’s usual pace, overly vigorous sexual activity - of both the solo and duet variety - can actually damage the penis and reduce its ability to detect sensory stimulation, which may eventually lead to a down turn in performance level. By focusing on sensory tissue and penile skin care, men can help to reduce the risk of lost penis feeling.

When it comes to caring for...

Mark Twain once wrote, "Wrinkles should merely indicate where smiles have been." That's a fine quote that could soothe the ego when the mirror shows a face care-worn with wrinkles, but it might not help to boost the mood when a man's nether region is strewn with fine lines, discolorations, swollen blood vessels and other signs of penis aging. While keeping Father Time away from the penis altogether might be impossible, there are some penis care tricks and tips men can use to keep time's touc...

A quick online search of the men’s health forums will show that one of the biggest concerns men express relates to penis warts and herpes. This concern is understandable, since sexually-transmitted infections, or STIs, are highly contagious, increasingly prevalent, and in some cases incurable.

However, although a wart or blemish on the penis can certainly raise instant alarm, these bumps are often less sinister than they seem. Many men mistake simple skin problems such as acne for sympto...