tescular self exam

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When you're masturbating is not necessarily the best time to check for cancer. You not only have your sexual organs in reproductive mode (i.e. busy) but your scrotal sac is not in its ideal condition for inspection.

During or just after a bath or shower is the best time. The scrotal sac is about as thin as it's going to get and you need to feel each testicle carefully. I agree that you should get familiar with your scrotal anatomy but what you are mainly looking for is a lump or bump that is harder than you are used to feeling (there are a couple of 'hard' spots in the area, so make sure you are familiar with them.)

And it is true that cancer in this area is easily staunched - but only if it is identified and treated early.

Don't wait. Go to a doctor immediately upon questioning what you find. You'll thank yourself regardless of the result.