Time to touch yourself!

It's okay to touch yourself as long as you're doing it in private ... it might even save your life. So go ahead, time to touch yourself! Testicular cancer is the most common form of cancer in men aged 15 to 39, but it's also one of the easiest to treat cancer when caught early.

If you are a man 15 years of age or older, learn to examine yourself at least once a month. The more familiar you are with the normal shape and size of your testicles, the sooner you will be able to spot an abnormal sign. Here's how.

Just Relax

Check your testicles just after you’ve had a bath or shower, when the muscles in the scrotum are relaxed, making it easier for you to feel any lumps, growths or tenderness. Stand in front of the mirror. Look for any swelling on the skin of your scrotum.

Size Up and Relax

Hold your scrotum in your hands and feel the size and weight of each testicle. It is common for one testicle to be slightly larger or hang lower than the other.

Feel for Lumps and Changes

Feel each individual testicle and roll it between your thumb and finger. It should feel smooth. It’s normal to feel a soft, tender tube towards the back of each testicle. You shouldn’t feel any pain when checking your testicles.

Keep an Eye Out

Once familiar with how your testicles feel, keep an eye out for any changes. If you detect a change - for example, a lump, swelling or pain in a testicle or a feeling of heaviness in the lower abdomen or scrotum - don’t freak out—just see a doctor as soon as possible.

Take the necessary time to visit each of our pages on this website to familiarize yourself with the disease. Do you have questions or concerns? Above all, do not hesitate. Contact us via Messenger on our Facebook page. It’s simple, free and confidential.

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