When a man sees bruising on his penis, he usually knows what caused it. After all, bruising is the presence of blood underneath the skin where it shouldn’t be, and it is often caused by an injury. But sometimes there is no injury that comes to mind; a man is simply going about his routine penis care and sees a dark bruise on his penis. In order to maintain good penis health, a man must understand the potential reasons for the bruising so he can quickly rule out the more serious culprits.

Guys know that some penis pain is unavoidable; accidents happen or a guy gets into an over-enthusiastic rhythm situation, and a little soreness results. But prevention of avoidable penis pain is always advisable - and, of course, simply a part of sensible penis care. Still, when a guy has an erection and is a little bored, there's always a temptation to try something a little "different." Sometimes, that's fine; other times, not so much.

With that in mind, below are a few "interesting" tem...

The penis is a closely guarded treasure; most men take great pains to avoid any sort of injury to the delicate equipment. But bumps and bruises are a part of life, and even the best-protected member is likely to run into a solid object - a misplaced knee or football, or even a partner’s body - from time to time. The resulting penile bruising and pain can be alarming, and for good reason: A serious penis injury can cause disfiguration and even loss of function if not treated properly. Fortu...

Men with an aching groin area may be experiencing nothing more than the predictable after-effects of an enthusiastic encounter in the sheets; and what man wouldn’t want the bragging rights that come with the penile soreness resulting from a whole night of getting it on? On the other hand, before taking his accomplishment to the locker room, a man who is in serious discomfort might be better off taking himself to the doctor to rule out an underlying penis injury or other problem. Proper pen...

The penis isn't the most sensitive part of a man's body. That distinction belongs to the lips and the fingertips. But when anything traumatic happens in close proximity to a guy's vital organ, the pain can be positively incapacitating. Thankfully, quick thinking and proper penis care in the moments that come after a penis injury, as well as proper follow-up treatment, can reduce the amount of long-term damage a man endures when his Johnson takes a blow. Here's how men can get that process st...

There is many a man who has questioned the potential pitfalls of frequent sex and self-pleasuring. Does it decrease fertility? Damage the penis? Make sex less enjoyable? Learn more about the potential downside of too much loving and how to change the routine to keep the penis healthy.

Is too much sex bad for the penis?

Well, that is a loaded question (pun intended). By and large, the answer is no, a man can’t have sex too often in terms of causing serious physical harm to his penis. Al...

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, they say, and nothing could be truer when it comes to protecting the penis from the hazards of daily life. Although the penis is a focal point of pleasure, it is a sensitive instrument, and there are numerous things that can go wrong. Without taking the right precautions and exercising proper penis care, a reliable source of pleasure can turn into a source of discomfort and ongoing concern.

What could go wrong?

While the sky is the limit ...

An athletic cup is designed to encase the most sensitive part of a man in a sheath of plastic, so a guy can take a direct hit without incurring a sore penis or swollen testicles. According to most experts, a cup is a must for anyone who plays contact sports. However, many professional athletes claim that cups are limiting, and the shifting of the protection can cause more harm than good. In the end, this will always be a personal decision, but there are good reasons for almost anyone to cons...

More than 80 percent of college students remove some or all of their pubic hair, Bloomberg News reports, and as swimsuits get smaller and smaller and pants get tighter and tighter, even more people might choose to jump on the hair-removal bandwagon. While removing pubic hair can have some health benefits, stripping the area of all of its hair can also cause some nasty side effects. Thankfully, there is a middle road that could help men care for their hair crops without requiring weeks of pen...