FAQs

After puberty, how often do men need to check their penis and testicles?

Answer

Young men can begin to perform testicle checks in their teens and do these checks regularly for the rest of their lives - just like women do breast awareness checks monthly.

As you're getting dressed and showering you can keep an eye on your penis and testicles, as you may do for other parts of your body, to make sure that all is well. What you're looking for is changes from 'normal'. If you notice anything different you can see your doctor for a check-up - just as you would if you have a change in a mole on your skin, or a sore that doesn't heal.

In particular, you're looking for anything that looks or feels different, pain or tenderness or anything on the skin that doesn't get better or that keeps coming back.

Becoming more familiar with your body will alert you to any changes and allow you talk to your doctor about concerns.