Father, it's been 3 months since I last checked me balls

tallaght01

Did the oul testicular check today, looking for lumps and bumps. All clear, thank god.

But I was thinking it's probably been many months since I last had a proper check down there.

You're supposed to do it regularly. But I don't. It's a huge area to cover, in fairness :P

So, step up to the confessional. How long has it been since you last checked your nuts for badness. Do you know what you're looking for? And do you do it often?

Having a random grope while you're having a tug doesn't count, and will make you blind.

tbh

every day in the shower, dude!

Alun

I do it every now and then, when I remember, but have to confess I'm not 100% sure what it is I'm really looking for. I always get a bit confused by the wiggly lumpy tube thingy (epididymis?) at the back of them, and wonder if that's supposed to feel quite the way it does.

partyguinness

I think this is a bit weird...

Basically a good buddy of mine has his balls checked by his GP......


Who happens to be his father.

DrIndy

I don't check them often enough - so this can make it hard to know if something isn't right.

My left nut is higher than my right which is always the case - apart from that i think i'm ok.

how often should we be checking them?

Sleipnir

DrIndy wrote: »

how often should we be checking them?

Every 10 minutes. Cut a hole in yor pockets.

I find that sometimes, they're just not in the mood to be checked.

partyguinness

My old doll checks them...much more re assuring..:D..she is quiet the expert.

tbh

calm it down lads, thanks although partyguiness, I agree with you. She is quite the expert

challengemaster

Alun wrote: »

I do it every now and then, when I remember, but have to confess I'm not 100% sure what it is I'm really looking for. I always get a bit confused by the wiggly lumpy tube thingy (epididymis?) at the back of them, and wonder if that's supposed to feel quite the way it does.

+1, it's not exactly something you're ever really...told (was gonna say shown but...:pac:)

partyguinness wrote: »

I think this is a bit weird...

Basically a good buddy of mine has his balls checked by his GP......


Who happens to be his father.

Lol! Keepin' it in the family.

partyguinness

tbh wrote: »

calm it down lads, thanks although partyguiness, I agree with you. She is quite the expert

Ooohhhhh touché....:o

partyguinness

challengemaster wrote: »

+1, it's not exactly something you're ever really...told (was gonna say shown but...:pac:)


Lol! Keepin' it in the family.

I know..way to weird for my liking..deadly serious though...after he fcked a hooker in Brazil he even told his old man and asked him for the usual STD tests as he was paranoid..all clear but man its way too close to home for my liking...:eek:

Tar.Aldarion

tallaght01 wrote: »

Did the oul testicular check today, looking for lumps and bumps. All clear, thank god.

But I was thinking it's probably been many months since I last had a proper check down there.

You're supposed to do it regularly. But I don't. It's a huge area to cover, in fairness :P

So, step up to the confessional. How long has it been since you last checked your nuts for badness. Do you know what you're looking for? And do you do it often?

Having a random grope while you're having a tug doesn't count, and will make you blind.

So what are we looking for apart from a random anomalyous lump thing?

tallaght01

DrIndy wrote: »

My left nut is higher than my right which is always the case

Like, on your shoulder???

partyguinness wrote: »

My old doll checks them...much more re assuring..:D..she is quiet the expert.

Does she do appointments?

Tar.Aldarion wrote: »

So what are we looking for apart from a random anomalyous lump thing?

I'll maybe write something about this tomorrow when I have some time.

tallaght01

So, to answer the "what are you looking for" question.......anything that's different from the norm!

Basically most testicular cancers present with a lump. But that does't have to be the case. for example, sometimes it's just that a testicle feels hard. Or it can change shape, or swell up.
There may be a bit of discomfort, or it may be completely painless. testicular cancer can even show up occasionally as altered skin on the scrotum (your nutsack).
The first sign in others can even be back pain! This can happen if the tumour has spread to the spine.

One of the main reasons for checking your balls on a regular basis is to feel what they're like normally. Anything that's different should be checked by a doctor.

Many men don't get these things checked by the doc. This might be because they're scared of the diagnosis. But bear in mind that most problems with your testis won't be cancerous, so go and get it checked for peace of mind.

the other ting to remember is that testicular cancer is very curable, even after it has spread.But your chances are better the earlier you get it sorted. lance Armstrong is a good example of this. His tumour had spread to his lungs and brains, and he still got cured.

So, if you notice anything different about your nuts, get it checked out.

There's lots of diagrams on the net about how exactly to check your testicles. Does anyone know how to embed one into a thread?

But carry on. Be honest. Tell us how often you check. Or have you ever had a lump? What happened?

Sharing is caring

tbh

tallaght01 wrote: »

There's lots of diagrams on the net about how exactly to check your testicles. Does anyone know how to embed one into a thread?

save it, then upload it to wthax.org and embed it - if you want, pm me the links and I'll do it.

DundalkDuffman

Once a week for me. I don't know why anyone would do it every day, surely you will miss something if there is a gradual growth/abnormality.

Earthhorse

tallaght01 wrote: »

the other ting to remember is that testicular cancer is not very curable, even after it has spread. lance Armstrong is a good example of this. His tumour had spread to his lungs and brains, and he still got cured.

Sorry, I'm confused.

Is it very curable or isn't it?

tallaght01

Earthhorse wrote: »

Sorry, I'm confused.

Is it very curable or isn't it?

sorry...typo. Well spotted. It IS very curable.

I'll fix that now.

Earthhorse

Yeah, I should be probably be a doctor or something.

Dr Galen

this explains it much better than me, Tallaght01 or anyone else could. Maybe we could get FAS girl to do a similar type thing?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pu2K4eIqxd4

CathyMoran

Mystik Monkey wrote: »

this explains it much better than me, Tallaght01 or anyone else could. Maybe we could get FAS girl to do a similar type thing?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pu2K4eIqxd4

That video is brilliant - I only check my husbands for this once a month - should I do it more often - he returns the favor and checks my chest in return.

Dr Galen

awh, heart warming stuff CathyM. Isn't that what good relationships are made of.

On a serious note, in the UK a few years back, I saw posters in the womens jacks (don't ask) encouraging ladies to examine their man's bits. Thought it was a great idea.

CathyMoran

Mystik Monkey wrote: »

awh, heart warming stuff CathyM. Isn't that what good relationships are made of.

On a serious note, in the UK a few years back, I saw posters in the womens jacks (don't ask) encouraging ladies to examine their man's bits. Thought it was a great idea.

It is strange how much he enjoys it - I do get a but clinical about it but we still make it fun.

tallaght01

Here's a nice article on it.

http://www.irishhealth.com/article.html?con=423

The video above shows how it should be done.

Dr Galen

ideally by rachel stevens.........


so i got FAS girls email address, will we ask her to do an Irish version?

Gillo

Funny check regularly, last week I was convinced I found something now it's gone. No idea what I feeling?

tallaght01

I reckon a quick ball check should be part of any routine men's health check. But I don't think it often is. Anyone ever had a check as part of a routine health screen?

Actually, has anyone ever had a routine health screen? lol :P

LegacyUser

CathyMoran wrote: »

It is strange how much he enjoys it - I do get a but clinical about it but we still make it fun.

Nothing Better than making a sex game out of a medical check eh!

Tar.Aldarion

tallaght01 wrote: »

I reckon a quick ball check should be part of any routine men's health check. But I don't think it often is. Anyone ever had a check as part of a routine health screen?

Actually, has anyone ever had a routine health screen? lol :P

I think I remmeber hearing about them!
Only thing I have done is blood tests.

norrie rugger

twice a week

it is one of those things that our department of health fails on dramatically.

Such (relatively) an easy cancer to treat, I can not understand how there is not a drive to show guys how to do this properly.

I know two guys who have had this. Both fit, healthy and under 30 when it happened

Snowie

every day

Gillo

norrie rugger wrote: »

it is one of those things that our department of health fails on dramatically.

True can't actually think of seeing a DOH advertisement about it ever, when you consider how much is pumped into breast check (not in any way taking away from breast cancer).

WeeBushy

It kinda creeps me out when she takes a bite out of the plum at the end!

Is there an age when you should start checking regularly? I'm 21 and would have the odd check from time to time but not religiously (definitely the wrong choice of word :P). And how regularly is regularly, once a day, week, month?

Jafin

Checked last week or the week before, just a gentle roll around the testicles and checking the skins, thats what the instructional video taught me...

Krieg

christ I cant remember the last time I checked (Gonna do it now though!)
Every year i see ad's for the testicular cancer week and think, "oh yeah, better check the spuds when I get home", but ultimately never do

LegacyUser

I always checked regularly so am convinced that when i did find my right one had gone quite hard that it had happened pretty quikly. I was just after turning 28, fit, healthy etc. It was stage one and after having it removed ive not had any more problems. Normally it will be a bump but just so u know it may not be. Mine felt a third bigger and very hard. I used to compare them when I checked but i cant anymore

suey71

HEY GUYS, Don't forget the ole Prostate there.

I know guys must check their balls and all, and that self examination is a must, but surely you can self examine your prostate:eek: or get the maith an cailin to do it for you:D.

How hard can it be??

What exactly does the Doc look for when he goes a diggin.

MagicMarker

I don't check mine as often as I should.

Being honest I find mine to be quite sensitive, I really don't like to go poking and prodding as I find it uncomfortable.

Tea_Bag

tallaght01 wrote: »

sometimes it's just that a testicle feels hard.

have you ever actually squeezed a testi? i have. im still alive, but barely. true story. that was by far the most excrutiating pain ever. ill check for lumps etc, when im bored, but never for "hardness".

frag420

Alun wrote: »

I do it every now and then, when I remember, but have to confess I'm not 100% sure what it is I'm really looking for.

This is what your looking for. If you find this lump on your balls then go to the doc asap

http://www.absolutely.net/wenn/maize_grill_03_wenn1818840.jpg

Seriously though I check them once a month or so. Had them checked by doc before as was not sure what i found. Thankfully it was nothing serious.

Dr Galen

your looking for ronan keating on your balls? wha........

Eire-Dearg

Would they be noticeable lumps? Like, if you checked you'd be like "woh, that's odd" or would it be less obvious?

Gillo

It's meant to be pea sized from what I remember, but if you find anything get checked.

KnifeWRENCH

Never actually checked before; really it's not something you think of. I guess when you're fairly young you just assume that you're never going to have problems there.

(Although I did have a "torsion" when I was 16. That was unpleasant. )

DM_7

I often check mine.

Had a bit of a scare this week. Noticed the left one Shrunk a bit and I started to feel some pain.

Went to the doc. Told him what was wrong. Said since its smaller rather than bigger its a good thing. Sending me for a scan (But god knows how long that will take) and gave me some tablets in case its an infection in the epi wotsit.

Feeling much better since I got the Tablets. Thinking of getting a second opinion after I read about this http://www.vhi.ie/hfiles/hf-677.jsp (self diagnosis:pac:)

entropi

Check myself every week in the shower at the weekend. Have done so for quite a few years now, glad that i do too.