Testes: Male reproductive glands. Produce testosterone and sperm Scrotum: Holds the testes outside the body. Shrinks and enlarges to regulate temperature. Penis: External sexual organ in which sperm and urine leave the body.
Millions are produced daily at the onset of puberty. The sperm travel through the vas deferens to the seminal vesicle The seminal vesicle adds a fluid to provide energy for active sperm Prostate gland adds fluid that protect sperm Bulbourethral glands add a fluid that protects sperm from acidic conditions in the urethra The mixture of these fluids is called semen
Cleanliness: Thoroughly clean. If uncircumcised, pull foreskin back to clean. Dry thoroughly Sexual Abstinence Protection from Trauma: Cup, supporters. Ect Self-Exams: Look for testicular cancer. Pg 476 and 477. Also seek medical attention if anything seems out of the ordinary Medical Check ups