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Penis Bumps May Be Due to HPV

Posted by John Dugan on Thursday, September 20, 2018, In : Men's Health 

Who wants to unveil their pride and joy – whether to a new potential sex partner or to the guys hanging around the gym locker room – and have people see that their manhood is covered with penis bumps? Sure, many penis bumps are benign and not a penis health concern – but by the same token, many may not be so benign. And whether benign or not, a potential partner may not be able to tell. A case in point: when those penis bumps are the result of HPV (also known as the human papillomavirus...


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Maintaining Penis Health with the HPV Vaccine

Posted by John Dugan on Friday, December 22, 2017, In : Men's Health 

By now many men have heard of the HPV vaccine for women. This vaccine is vitally important to help sexually active women avoid HPV infection, which is one of the most common reasons for cervical cancer. But men who want to ensure the best possible penis care should also get the vaccine, as it is designed to provide many protections for everyone, not just the females in the equation. Here’s what a man needs to know.

What is HPV, anyway?

Also known as human papillomavirus, HPV is one of ...


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Penis Warts and the HPV Connection

Posted by John Dugan on Wednesday, November 16, 2016, In : Men's Health 

Quick: Name the most common viral STI in the United States. Those who guessed genital warts are correct. But do they know that those unattractive penis warts that can put a major crimp in a man’s sex life are often caused by HPV? Understanding the connections between penis warts and HPV is important in order to maintain penis health at the proper level.

Penis warts

A man wants his penis to always look its best and never wants it to look diseased. But that’s exactly what happens when...


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Penile Cancer - What are the Signs and Risk Factors?

Posted by John Dugan on Tuesday, March 18, 2014, In : Men's Health 

Words like "broken penis" or "impotence" may strike fear into the heart of every man, but the words "penile cancer" can be even more frightening. Cancer of the penis is rare, but it can be deadly, so understanding the risk factors and knowing the signs to watch for can be an important aspect of penis care.

Understanding Cancer

Cancer is a term that refers to abnormal cell growth in the body. Cancerous cells, or tumors, tend to grow much faster than the surrounding healthy tissue, and the...


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Penis Bumps, Lumps and Lesions - Why the "Wait and See" Approach is Risky

Posted by John Dugan on Saturday, October 26, 2013, In : Men's Health 

The average male is intimately familiar with the topography of his penis, as this particular tool tends to receive a good deal of attention. While this hyper-vigilance sometimes leads men to panic over minor abrasions - or even perfectly normal variations in skin tone or texture - it is a good idea to pay attention to changes in the skin that might indicate a problem. Penis bumps, lumps, lesions or other marks that appear either suddenly or gradually should not be ignored, as they may be a s...


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Penis Warts: Common Myths Debunked

Posted by John Dugan on Wednesday, March 27, 2013, In : Men's Health 

Tiny, fleshy, cauliflower-shaped penis warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). This is one of the most common infections among sexually active adults, according to experts, but misinformation about HPV and penis warts remains distressingly high. That ignorance could be dangerous, as men who know very little about HPV could be exposing themselves, and their partners, to unnecessary risk. Reading up about warts and penis care might not be the most pleasant way to spend time, but me...


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Caring For Your Man: How A Female Pap Test Could Prevent Penis Problems

Posted by John Dugan on Saturday, January 12, 2013, In : Sexual health 
The average woman must submit to uncomfortable, slightly embarrassing Pap tests on a regular basis. While they may resent the necessity, the results of these appointments may provide them with important information that can affect not only her health, but that of her male partner, as well. The sexually transmitted disease HPV can be detected in a Pap test, and a woman who tests positive for HPV should be sure to let her partner know about the potential impact on his penis health.

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