10 myths about sexual health of men
Last reviewed: 16.10.2021
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Despite the fact that there is no shortage of information in our time, and magazines and TV shows actively educate us about health, diseases and their treatment, the sphere of men's health is still surrounded by myths and conjectures, which, first of all, men themselves believe in.
Myth # 1 Size and its meaning
The most common myth is that penis size matters. Despite the fact that many scientists have denied this invention many times, men still believe that the size of the penis affects physiological functions. However, this is a mistake, except in cases when a man was not lucky enough to have a micropeniasis. Men with a long genital organ do not have much testosterone or more fertility. The only difference is their high self-esteem.
Myth # 2 Foot size = penis length
The length of the penis depends solely on the hereditary data and does not interact with other parts of the body. Urologists did not find a correlation between the size of the foot, arm, nose, etc. And the length of the penis.
Myth # 3 Penis can not be broken
Despite the fact that there is no bone in the penis, a fracture may occur in the erect condition. This can happen if during sex a woman is on top. The tissue of the cavernous bodies is filled, filled with blood, and with a fracture it is possible to distinguish distinct crunches. Injury requires immediate treatment, otherwise there is a threat that the man will remain impotent.
Myth # 4 Melting worsen sperm
The production of sperm is influenced by high temperature. This can happen, for example, if a man always wears tight jeans. In order for the sperm production process to proceed normally, the temperature should be 3-5 degrees lower than the normal body temperature. And even the fact that the panties-melting fit to the body more densely than the family panties, the temperature does not change.
Myth №5 18 years - the peak of male sexual activity
This is half true, if we take into account the fact that by the age of 18 the testosterone level in the male body reaches its maximum. But he is responsible not only for sexual activity, but also for other functions, such as the formation of muscle mass.
Myth # 6 Fen and hat - the right way to baldness
Scientists have not confirmed these assumptions. Alopecia is due to a decrease in hair follicles, which eventually leads to thinning and hair loss. Drying hair with a hair dryer can only make it brittle and dry, but it does not involve the formation of bald patches.
Myth # 7 The more shaving, the faster the bristles grow
This is true only for a couple of hours immediately after shaving, then the hair growth slows down. Neither shaving nor haircut can make hair thicker, darker or rougher. The blade does not reach the roots of the hair, which are deep under the skin. Density depends only on the shape and size of the hair follicles, which are regulated by androgens.
Myth # 8 Prostate cancer is the most dangerous for men
Undoubtedly, prostate cancer is a very serious and dangerous disease, but most often the cause of death from cancer is lung cancer. One in 36 patients die from prostate cancer.
Myth # 9 Men can not get breast cancer
In very rare cases, but still breast cancer among men is found. Of the thousands of men, it is this kind of cancer that can get one. Chronic liver disease, high levels of estrogen, obesity and alcoholism are the most important factors that can provoke this disease.
Myth №10 Osteoporosis is not dangerous for men
Although of the 100% of patients, only 20% of men, elderly men with low testosterone are at risk. Risk factors: smoking, drinking alcohol and taking steroids.