Ultimate care for the testicles and penis: Qingmang powder for reducing swelling, cancer prevention, and a scientific view of abstinence.

Most young men enjoy sports, and testicular injuries are common on the court. If the testicles are injured, the entire scrotum will turn purplish-red. If testicular swelling and pain occur, indigo naturalis and Glauber's salt can help. This is commonly known as Qingmang San, which has the effect of relieving pain. The specific preparation method is as follows: Take 30 grams of indigo naturalis and 60 grams of Glauber's salt, grind them into a fine powder and mix well. Then add an appropriate amount of flour and mix with boiling water. Apply this mixture to the cleaned, swollen scrotum. In Qingmang San, indigo naturalis can cool the blood and reduce swelling, while Glauber's salt has the effect of softening hardened masses and clearing heat. Applied externally to the scrotum, it can directly reach the affected area. One application of this method can significantly reduce testicular swelling.

Testicular cancer is unfamiliar to most people, but tumors originating from germ cells account for over 90% of all testicular cancers. There are several susceptible groups who should be particularly careful: (1) Individuals with cryptorchidism. If the testicles have not descended into the scrotum, the risk of cancer increases significantly. (2) Individuals with a positive family history of testicular cancer. (3) Individuals who have prematurely ended puberty. Fortunately, early treatment of testicular cancer often yields a complete cure. The prerequisite is regular self-examination of the testicles. British experts have concluded that young men who exercise for more than 15 hours per week have a 50% lower risk of developing testicular cancer.

Sometimes, scrotal swelling isn't necessarily a testicular problem; it could also be epididymitis. For epididymitis, try traditional Chinese medicine massage. The area near the center of the heel is a reflex zone for the reproductive organs. If the swelling is on the left side of the scrotum, use a horn massage stick to massage the area slightly to the left of the center of the left heel. The massage method involves first pressing up and down, then using a pushing motion from the center of the foot towards the heel. Each session should last 10-20 minutes. In addition to massage, you can also use a ginger poultice: cut old ginger into thin, even slices, and apply 6-10 slices to the affected side of the scrotum. Change the poultice 1-2 times daily. Although it's a folk remedy, this method has a high cure rate for orchitis.

"One drop of semen is worth ten drops of blood"-this is a popular saying, and it is under the guidance of this idea that people have developed the health concept of preserving semen. In fact, men have absolutely no need to worry that sexual activity will deplete their semen. Regular sexual activity is beneficial to the penis; on the contrary, prolonged abstinence can easily lead to decreased sexual function. This is because the brain is the key organ controlling human desire. When desire gradually ferments in the mind, this stimulation is transmitted through the hypothalamus to the pituitary gland, causing the man to send the "erection" command to the penis. If a person's sexual desire is deliberately suppressed for a long time, the motor nerves of the penis will become sluggish due to lack of exercise. This is because the corpora cavernosa of the penis are rich in smooth muscle; if there is no erection and blood flow for a long time, these smooth muscles will gradually atrophy, thus affecting the engorgement function of the corpora cavernosa. Strong abstinence will lead to a painful experience, and may even cause symptoms such as insomnia, nightmares, and memory decline. Spontaneous sexual desire is a natural physiological response; abstinence for men not only does not provide good health, but may even lead to various diseases.