The penis needs to be checked regularly to keep it healthy. The penis is a muscle and as such needs to be looked after like the rest of the body. People often don't think about the penis until something goes wrong. It is like in any part of life better to be preventative rather than reactionary. It is easier to regularly check the penis then try to fix it when something has gone wrong. Penis erectile dysfunction is the nightmare scenario of many men. There is also the fear of prostate cancer. There are checks and procedures that can allow you to help keep on top of any problems that may arise.

The penis is a muscle and needs regular exercise. The obvious way to exercise the penis is love making and if that is not always possible then manual stimulation is recommended. Exercising at least once a week allows you flush the system with oxygenated blood and allows peak sperm production, maintains prostrate health and generally maintains optimum performance. The other ways to help the penis is to wear proper support during sporting activities.

The cleaning of an uncircumcised penis daily is recommended. It is suggested that you retract the foreskin and wash around the head of the penis everyday.

It is also recommended that you check your scrotum monthly for prostate anomalies. The best gently roll the each testicle between your fingers. They should feel smooth and oval in shape. The easiest way to describe it would be they should feel like a hard boiled egg out of the shell. Then to check for lumps or hard areas that don't feel like surrounding tissues. Please note that from 20 year olds an onwards prostate cancer is a reality.

On reaching forty years old men should have their prostate checked annually. The gland surrounds the urethra like a doughnut and, if left to enlarge can lead to a decrease in the flow of the urine to a dribble and be painful. Prostate cancer also becomes more likely with age but both of theses problems can be detected early. An annual exam should include a digital rectal exam; a blood test for prostrate-specific antigens (psa) and an ultrasound scan to create a visible image of the tissue.

The overall conclusion is to keep up the regular checks mentioned here and also to maintain a healthy diet and keep up regular exercise. Eating fatty foods clog the arteries and aren't good for the body and therefore the penis.