Male health

As males we tend to worry about different things than females, especially when it comes to our health. Male health can often be a touchy subject with a lot of men being embarrassed to talk openly about ‘male health’ problems. Let me assure you that you’re not alone in these worries and that the anonymity of the internet may be your answer. As males we tend to be proud and seldom admit our short comings, which in the long run can be detrimental and even permanently damaging to your health.

Male health worries include many things ranging from life style choice (smoking, drinking, diet) to weight gain/loss problems and sexual health problems. With problems like these it is easy to feel alone and embarrassed and can often be difficult to share these concerns with friends, family or even your Doctor. Some impartial and practical advice about male health could be all you need and there’s no need to feel anxious or that you’re going to be judged.

It often doesn’t cross males’ (or for that matter females’) minds to check for STIs or other sexually transmitted infections and you should get checked out at your local GUM clinic after every sexual partner. It is quite common for men over the age 21 to get testicular cancer, but if caught early this can be treated with a relatively high success rate. An early sign of testicular can be lumps on your testis, so you should check regularly.