The phrase "penis injury" is bound to strike fear in the heart of any man, and for good reason. From pain to impaired sexual function, there’s nothing to be desired about an injury to the member. In the interest of maintaining penile health, beware of the following causes of manhood injury.

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Many men on the quest for a larger manhood turn to the enlargement industry for products that promise to fulfill that goal. Along with being ineffective, some of these products are dangerou...

Adults may feel embarrassed when they have questions about sex, or when they find out that they have been operating all this time with misconceptions. It’s crucial that such embarrassment doesn’t get in men’s way of pursuing sex education; a lack of knowledge in this area can not only lead to significant penile health problems, but unplanned parenthood as well. Consider the following to better protect oneself and one’s partner.

Nobody Knows Everything

Whether through arrogance o...

Few men get hot and bothered discussing matters of contraception and infection prevention, but men should try to keep in mind the fact that responsibility and a high level of comfort can be very sexy traits. No partner wants to deal with a man who grumbles, sighs and laments the use of condoms; one might as well tell his partner right off the bat that he’s not planning to enjoy himself. And nobody wants to have an awkward conversation about sexual history or protection preferences, but tho...

It may come as a surprise to men who think they have their hygiene routine under control, but the wrong approach to penis care can mean unpleasant consequences for the boys downstairs. These common self-care mistakes can leave the manhood sore, throbbing, and prone to chronic skin issues and penile health concerns.

1) Not cleansing often enough. Whether a guy goes a day (or two, or three) without a shower is a matter of personal taste - some men like to be shower-fresh at all times, whil...

Many a female has stubbornly refused to engage in oral sex with her partner, and who can blame her? Even men who shower every morning are likely to develop some degree of funk during the course of the day’s activities, and it should not be surprising to any that a woman would prefer not to put a sweaty, sticky tool in her mouth. For this reason, among others, courtesy demands that a man who would like some close, intimate contact should put some extra care into his penis hygiene routine - ...

In general, men think about applying products to the penis for the pleasure effect - creams that heat things up, make the skin tingle or otherwise bring a man a little boost of joy. On the other hand, there are products that are highly beneficial to penis health - and ultimately, the pleasure a man can experience - that do not have such an immediate benefit. Vitamin E, an essential ingredient for proper penis care, is one such product - and here are four solid reasons why.

1) It's a Powerf...

Due to the reluctance of many parents - and even doctors - to address the basics of penis care, even adult men are often left in the dark when it comes to penile health. In many cases, men don’t pursue the issue until something goes wrong, at which time they are often resort to addressing email messages to companies that they think can help. This is one such letter, and the questions this man asks could lead to the answers most men need. While discussions like this are best held between a ...

Why is a penis health crème such a vital part of a man's penis care regimen? The answer is in the ingredients. This quick quiz will help men test their knowledge of what's included in a quality product, and it'll give men the opportunity to see how much they really know about what the tool needs in order to maintain optimum penile health.

Instructions: Match each ingredient with the penis care benefit it provides. Answers are listed at the bottom of this article.

The Ingredients

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In an age of so-called super-foods, miracle vitamins, and other dubious nutritional breakthroughs, it can be difficult to sort out the legitimate benefits from some of the more outrageous claims made by companies that market these products. Aggressive advertising campaigns promote nutritional supplements for anything from rapid weight loss to glowing, healthy skin to enhanced sexual performance. A good rule of thumb for smart consumers to follow is that if it sounds too good to be true, then...

While no man actually wants an unhealthy penis, a surprising number of men spend any significant amount of time on penis care. But neglecting penile health now can mean problems later on, so all men should make it a point to make caring for the penis part of their daily routine. Some guidelines for maintaining penis health are outlined here.

Step 1. Keep it clean, please.

This may seem simplistic, but research has shown that more guys than not are likely to skip on this important aspect ...

The lights are turned down low, the candles are lit and soft music is playing in the background. In short, a guy's done everything he needs in order to ensure that the night takes the romantic turn he's been hoping for. But if he hasn't been paying enough attention to his nutritional needs, a sweet interlude could quickly turn sour. Vitamins, minerals and other nutrients play a key role in penis health, helping it to look healthy and perform the way nature intended. While the body manufactur...