Republica talked to Dr Ramesh Sharma, a dermatologist, Venereologist and Leprologist at Chitwan Medical College in Bharatpur, and Teaching Hospital in Kathmandu, in an attempt to find answers to some of your most burning questions regarding your best friend down there. Here's what he had to say...How often should you change your underwear?
There are no specific guidelines, but changing it daily is recommended.
How can you keep your penis clean?
Make sure you clean your privates with clean water and soap every day if you don't shower daily. However caution must be taken while choosing the soap. Instead of using irritant soaps, use soft soaps. Also, the foreskin should be retracted gently while cleaning.
What are other things I can do to maintain a good penile health?
Piercing in the area often leads to infection, so it's better avoided. Caution should be taken while having sexual intercourse—always use protection and avoid keeping multiple sexual partners. Exercising improves your sex life, so try to keep a habit of working out.
What kind of penile diseases are prevalent in Nepal?
Most of them are related to sexually transmitted diseases (STD).
What about rashes on the penis?
There are many reasons for why rashes occur in penises. It could be a result of fungi like yeast or candida which often cause blisters. If so, one should get a checkup. There is another common condition known as 'Pearly Penile Papules' which are small dome-shaped beads located on corona of the penis. This is commonly misinterpreted as an STD and causes great anxiety in men. However, this is quite normal.
Is curbed penis normal?
If the erected penis is slightly curbed, it's normal. However, if there is a more significant bend in one's penis then it could be a symptom of Peyronie's disease. It also causes pain while erection and often causes the penis to harden even if it's not erected. If such symptoms appear, the patient must immediately consult a doctor.
Does masturbation cause any adverse impact on penis?
Masturbation is good both for physical and psychological well-being. Along with the sperms, other prostatic and seminal secretion also gets ejaculated during the process, which is a good thing. However, excessive practice of it may lead to wounds in the area or even cause Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). There's no guidelines as such to masturbating—just make sure that it doesn't affect your life in any negative way.
How big of a problem is premature ejaculation?
If one ejaculates between two to eight minutes after beginning the intercourse, it's normal. However, if they tend to ejaculate within one and half minute, the condition is termed as premature ejaculation. Proper counseling and medication can treat this condition.
Does size matter? Is there any way to increase the penis size?
The question comes down to what exactly is the "ideal penis size." Speaking from my extensive medical experience, I've learned that the size of a penis never really matters—it's your confidence and health that do. Nonetheless, there are pills available that are said to increase the size. They come with various side effects, and it should only be taken under the supervision of a doctor.
Is it true that long use of laptops causes infertility in men?
Yes, it's true. The testicles, in order to produce sperm, need to be kept slightly cooler than your body temperature. Balancing laptop on your crotch area for too long causes the temperature around the area to rise. This leads to decline in sperm count.
How reliable are information on the Internet?
I think it's always a better idea to consult a doctor than surf the Internet for answers regarding your penile health. Doctors always maintain confidentiality, so you need not worry about your secrets.
When should I visit a doctor?
Whenever you have a doubt. However, an annual checkup is a good idea, too.
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