A bump on the penis can cause panic both for a man and his partner. Nothing ruins a mood like the moment someone feels bumps on a penis right before becoming intimate and it can shut down a romantic evening faster than a political debate. Thankfully, most times it’s nothing serious. While some penis bumps can’t be prevented, others can with proper hygiene and sexual practices. Here are a few of the most common reasons bumps on a penis can appear and how to deal with them.

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Pearly penile papules have been the cause of much worry and consternation for many men. The good news is that they don’t indicate any sort of medical problem. Even men who practice the best penis care might have them. Pearly penile papules look like tiny penis bumps near the glans, sometimes appearing in rows, somewhat like a necklace - thus the ‘pearly’ part of the name.

For some men, these penile papules are very slight and hardly noticed by either the man or his partner. But for o...

The word ‘cancer’ is frightening to anyone. There are very few people who haven’t been touched by cancer in one way or another. Many men worry about developing cancer, and the thought of penis cancer is especially terrifying. Often a man will practice his everyday penis care and find a new bump, lesion or area of redness - and that’s all it takes to send him into a spiral of worry.

The good news is that every penis bump is not cancer; in fact, penis cancer is quite rare. Any strang...

Pearly penile papules are small, white- or flesh-colored bumps that some men have around the ridge of their glans (penis head). Somewhat resembling a pearl necklace, the bumps form in one or several rows around the ridge. Papules pose no risk to penis health; they are not caused by sexual activity or hygiene issues. They are a normal anatomical variation that is believed to be present in anywhere from about 10% to nearly half of all men. The bumps, though harmless, tend to cause a lot of men...

While body image issues predominately affect women, men are not immune to such sensitivity, especially when it comes to what they’re packing downstairs. It’s fairly common knowledge that most men fear their penises are too small, when in fact only about 2.5% of men have members that fall below the average length range. However, size is not the only unfounded concern men have about their tools. There are other types of insecurities based on misconceptions about what constitutes a "normal ...

For men with penis warts, time is the enemy. They want these bumps to go away, and they want that healing to start as soon as humanly possible. Unfortunately, without the right kind of penis care, warts can stick around longer than they should. And sometimes, even with the right care, they can last for longer than a guy ever imagined possible.

Here's what's going on.

The Lowdown

Most cases of penis warts are caused by a sexually transmitted disease known as the human papilloma virus, o...

Most men who have penis warts absolutely do not want to talk about the problem. It's unsightly, scary and more than a little embarrassing. Keeping the issue under wraps seems wise. But one man, who will be referred to as Andy, was willing to discuss his penis wart problem. He had a terrible case of bumps, but specific penis care steps resolved the issue for him. Here's what happened.

The Infection

"The whole problem began when I started seeing a new girlfriend," Andy says. "She told me t...

Penis warts are often caused by a sexually transmitted infection (STI) known as the human papilloma virus (HPV). The only way to be completely safe from becoming infected by this particular virus is to stay away from sex altogether. Without body-to-body contact, it's almost impossible to get HPV. But full and total abstinence isn't the right choice for all men. Sex is an important component of a healthy life for most people. Thankfully, there are some penis care steps men can follow to at le...

Stop a guy on the street and ask about his penis, and the police are likely to get involved. But ask any adult about pimples, and most can tell a story involving a big day, a red blotch and a lot of embarrassment. Pimples are just part of growing up, and they happen to almost everyone. Most people aren't shy about discussing them. Pimples on the penis, however, are an entirely different matter. First off, they're not something people feel comfortable talking about. And secondly, it's hard to...

What is the first thing a man does when he spots a bump, pimple or spot on his beloved tool? In most cases, this unfortunate soul finds himself in a mild panic, reviewing his list of recent partners, wondering if one of them could have passed on some unpleasant communicable disease, and mentally kicking himself for skipping the rubber in his lusty haste. Given the prevalence of sexually transmitted infections, this reaction is natural, but STIs are not always the cause. Penis lumps can come ...

Penis pimple panic sounds like an alliterative nightmare, but it is actual a real issue. Men who erupt in pimples, bumps or cysts down below may be frightened, worried or even angry; often, they have no idea what these bumps are, whether they are related to an infection contracted from a questionable partner, and what type of penis care is required to get rid of them.

This quiz may help. First off, it provides men with the opportunity to learn more about what penis pimples are and how they...

A concerned young man recently wrote that, ever since he experienced a hard blow to the penis during a high school gym class, he has been able to feel a hard lump on one side of the shaft of the penis whenever he has an erection. His anxiety is understandable, given that few men take well to any abnormalities in the appearance or performance of their penis, and in this case, it is a good thing that he paid attention to what could develop into a more serious problem without the right approach...

While the stereotypical male is tough enough to deal with a few minor aches, pains and discomforts, even the most manly of men can lose their cool when it comes to penis pain. What might seem like a minor bruise, cut or scrape anywhere else on the body can take on epic proportions in a guy’s mind when it occurs on the penis skin. Fortunately, even though life can throw some pretty unpleasant curveballs when it comes to skin conditions down there, most of them are not serious, and a few qui...

Penis bumps, rashes and soreness could all be caused, in part, by neglecting to include the penis in a daily personal care regimen. The skin down there is delicate and sensitive, and it merits some TLC. But in spite of the importance of the penis to a man’s psyche, few men know exactly how proper penis care should be performed.

Fortunately, a few simple steps like adding a penis health creme to the after-shower routine could help to relieve or prevent a number of common penis health prob...

One diagnosis nobody wants to hear is that they have penis cancer. Just the thought of cancer can send shivers down a grown-man’s spine. Unfortunately, many people ignore the warning signs of such an illness out of fear; they may suspect something is wrong for many months before finally going to the doctor. Sound familiar? Finding cancer -- of any kind -- in the earlier stages allows for the best possible outcome. Below are some of the signs of symptoms of penile cancer that men should kee...