June 26, 2010 | Health Matters

Check your balls!

Nick Youngquest is an Australian rugby player who is using his name - and super hot body - to encourage men to check their testicles for any abnormal lumps and bumps.

When doing a self exam, it is best to do it immediately following a warm shower or bath. The heat will relax the skin of your scrotum and make it easier to feel your testicles.  Examine one testicle at a time by gently rolling it between your thumb and fingers. It should feel firm (not hard) and smooth. It’s normal for the testicles to be slightly different in size and for one to hang lower than the other.

The more you check yourself, the more familiar with the normal size, shape and weight of each testicle you will become. Any differences or changes are easier to recognize.

If you find a hard lump don't panic. Make an appointment with your doctor and have it checked out. Early detection can save your life.

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