What issues need to be paid attention to when it comes to male reproductive organ hygiene?

Men should pay attention to the hygiene of their scrotum, penis and testicles.

Penis The epidermis of the penis is thin and there is no fat under the skin. When not erect, part of the skin of the penis overlaps the coronal sulcus and covers the back half of the glans penis, the foreskin. There are small sebaceous glands at the junction between the inner surface of the foreskin and the glans penis that constantly secrete a light yellow oily substance, which mixes with a small amount of urine and dirt from the skin to form smegma. Smegma can easily create opportunities for bacteria to multiply and cause inflammation. Therefore, the penis and foreskin should be washed frequently to avoid excessive accumulation of dirt and discomfort or infection.

Phimosis and prepuce hyperplasia are common foreskin developmental abnormalities. Phimosis refers to the narrowing of the foreskin opening or the adhesion between the foreskin and the glans penis, and the foreskin cannot be turned up to expose the urethral opening and glans penis. Mild adhesions between the glans penis and foreskin usually disappear on their own in children after they are three years old. In childhood, the foreskin can be turned up but it often covers the urethral opening, and the head of the penis gradually becomes exposed during adolescence. Therefore, it is normal for the foreskin to grow before childhood. When the adult penis is weak, the foreskin does not cover the urethral opening. When the foreskin is turned up, the coronal sulcus is exposed, which means the foreskin is of normal length. Severe phimosis can affect urination and cause dysfunction of the entire urinary system. Phimosis and excessive foreskin will reduce the man's sexual pleasure and may even cause pain due to the pulling of the foreskin. If the foreskin is too long, the area should be kept clean and washed frequently. It is best to undergo circumcision. Due to repeated inflammation, the foreskin opening can shrink and form adhesions with the glans penis, turning into phimosis. Phimosis can also be acquired. When phimosis occurs, smegma can easily cause chronic inflammation and even induce cancer. Phimosis can be treated surgically, and excessive foreskin is generally surgically removed.

Scrotum and testicles The scrotum is a skin bag containing testicles, epididymis, etc. The scrotum can change with changes in temperature. Under normal circumstances, the scrotum is mostly in a state of contraction, with wrinkles appearing on the surface. When the temperature increases or in the elderly or infirm, the scrotum often stretches and becomes relaxed, and the wrinkles disappear. In cold environments, or in young and strong persons, the scrotum shrinks and becomes close to the testicles. The contraction or relaxation of the scrotum can adjust the temperature in the scrotum to suit the growth and development of sperm. The skin of the scrotum is thin and delicate, so injury should be avoided. Do not use iodine and some irritating drugs, and be careful to avoid insect bites, etc., to avoid pain and damage.

The testicles descend into the scrotum during the 7th to 9th month of embryonic life. Some children do not suffer from it when they are born, and most children suffer from it within a short period of time after birth. A testicle that has not descended into the scrotum is called cryptorchidism. Cryptorchidism mostly occurs on the right side, but may also occur on both sides. The impact of cryptorchidism on testicular function gradually begins after the age of 5, mainly due to atrophy of the seminiferous tubules, resulting in poor sperm growth. After puberty, most people with cryptorchidism develop testicular atrophy. If it occurs on both sides, they will lose their fertility and develop symptoms of androgen deficiency. In addition, the chance of developing tumors in cryptorchid testicles is dozens of times greater than normal. Therefore, cryptorchidism requires aggressive treatment. Unilateral cryptorchidism often requires surgical treatment. Bilateral cryptorchidism can be treated with medication first. If the effect is not satisfactory, surgery can be considered. The operation is usually performed before the age of 5 to 6 years old, and should not be later than 10 years old at the latest, otherwise the testicular development disorder cannot be recovered.

Adult testicles are as big as pigeon eggs. Generally, the testicles on the left side are larger and lower than those on the right side. There is a smooth membrane on the surface of the testicles, which allows the testicles to slide naturally in the scrotum and not be damaged during strenuous exercise. But it is susceptible to violent squeezing and blows, which can cause serious damage to the testicles.