BETTER PENIS HEALTH
Chances are you’ve heard someone being criticised for acting as if everything is all about their penis.
But it basically is: so many of our daily practices, from our workouts to our sleep, affect this key body part. Here’s what urologist Dr Jamin Brahmbhatt does to keep his working for him.
01 GET YOUR BLOOD FLOWING
I work out three times a week, either running or lifting weights. Exercise helps keep your blood vessels flexible and healthy. That’s especially important in the penis, which has some of the smallest vessels in the body. If they can’t deliver blood, you can’t get an erection. If this is the case for you, get your heart checked. Men who develop ED – even in their forties – have a good chance of seeing other heart-disease symptoms within the next two or three years.
02 DON’T FEAR A STRATEGIC CUT
I was circumcised as an adult. Chronic dry skin meant cracking in the foreskin and it became a problem to be hygienic, no matter what kinds of creams and lotions I tried. Now I just wash with water (no harsh soaps) and I don’t use a moisturiser. Not everyone needs a circumcision and not everyone needs a moisturiser. But don’t be afraid to take advantage of them if you think they’ll help you stay comfortable.
03 KNOW FACT FROM FANTASY
Urologists are concerned about how watching porn can leave many men thinking their penis size and stamina are inadequate. Some men will then spend a lot trying to change that. I always try to remind them that the average erect penis is five inches long and that healthy penises capable of great sex come in all sizes.
04 CHECK YOUR STREAM
Urination is a vital function of your penis, and I discovered I had a kidney stone recently when I saw that my urine was red. Other signals your urine stream gives you: straining, pushing, dribbling and feeling like you can’t empty can all indicate an infection, scarring from an STD or prostate issues. Get these signals checked out by your GP.
05 GIVE THINGS A REST
I try to get enough sleep because it allows the body the time it needs to rebalance. Chronic sleep loss can cause testosterone to drop, which suppresses your desire and ability to have an erection. Sleep loss is also linked to body fat. Extra fat converts testosterone to oestrogen more quickly, so it’s tougher to maintain healthy T levels.