People want to look their best - whatever "their best" may mean to any individual. That’s simply a fact of life and the reason why people spend so much time (and money) on hairstyles, beard trims, lifting weights, jogging, dieting, and all the myriad other things done in the name of achieving the look they desire. And that desire to look good extends as well to a man’s penis. Men want to follow penis health rules and recommendations so that when they are unclothed, their penis will be presented in its best light. That obviously goes for sexual partners - but it can also apply to a simple visit to the doctor. With that in mind, here are a few things to remember when preparing for a visit to a urologist or other doctor who may be examining the penis.

- He (or she) has seen it before. Maybe not this particular penis, but unless a doctor is at the very beginning of their career, they’ve encountered quite a few bare penises. Whether an individual’s penis is bent or straight, long or short, fat or thin, cut or intact, soft or hard, it’s unlikely to present a surprise to the doctor at hand - so don’t worry.

- Wash first. That said, though the doctor may have seen it all, a guy wants to make a good impression - so washing in advance is a good idea. Depending on the time of the appointment, simply taking a shower at the beginning of the day may be all that is required; however, if the meeting occurs late in the day, or if one sweats quite a bit in advance of the appointment, it doesn’t hurt to at least run a "wet wipe" or two across the penis and balls before venturing in. Those who know that they have a history of persistently strong penis odor may also wish to wash more thoroughly or apply a powder to help diminish the unwanted aroma.

- Be familiar with the penis. If a guy is not regularly active sexually - either with himself or with a partner - it pays to masturbate a night or two before the appointment. By doing so, he is "checking out the equipment" to see if there is anything he needs to ask questions about, for example, "Should I be experiencing a pain while I ejaculate?" or "Should I be worried about this little bump?" In addition, many men are mortified at the thought of getting an erection or, even worse, actually ejaculating while the doctor examines him. Masturbating the night before helps decrease the chances of either scenario playing out.

- Be open. Many men are embarrassed to talk to a doctor about their sex lives, even if that is the reason for their visit. It can be difficult, but a man should be as open as possible in terms of giving information. This doesn’t mean going into uncomfortable detail, but a man should answer the doctor’s questions fully. For example, a doctor may need to know if by "sexually active" a man means with one partner or with multiple partners. He may also need to know in what kinds of sexual activities a man has engaged, but he doesn’t need to get into too many details beyond whether protection was used, how often, et cetera. If a man is seeing a doctor whose reactions make the patient feel judged or uncomfortable, he should consider seeking help on sexual health matters elsewhere.

Exhibiting good penis health to a doctor is easier if a man already uses a top-drawer penis health oil (health professionals recommend Man 1 Man Oil, which is clinically proven mild and safe for skin). The best oils will include an array of vitamins (A, B5, C, D, and E), the topical application of which will enable them to more effectively target the penis. The oil should also contain shea butter and vitamin E to help maintain well-moisturized penis skin.