Urologist says there are five ways to make sure you have a ‘healthy’ penis

Listen up lads, as a renowned urologist has shared his guide to maintaining a 'healthy' penis.

Dr Jamin Brahmbhatt explained the five rules he lives by to make sure his manhood is always firing on all cylinders.

As a board-certified urologist, he's got a wealth of knowledge about the function of the urinary system of both men and women.

And on top of that, he's also a microsurgeon 'who has helped advance the use of robotics for men with infertility and chronic testicular pain', according to private health group Orlando Health.

Needless to say, he knows what he's talking about - and Dr Brahmbhatt has used all the information he's acquired throughout his career to improve his own wellbeing, too.

The medic shared his five must do's which he claims will help blokes keep their penises in tip-top condition.

Blood flow

The first order of business in Dr Brahmbhatt's eyes is ensuring that you partake in activities that get your blood pumping, as a good supply of the stuff is crucial when it comes to sexual health.

"Exercise helps keep your blood vessels flexible and healthy," he previously told Men's Health. "That’s especially important in the penis, which has some of the smallest vessels in the body.

"If they can’t deliver blood, you can’t get an erection. And if this is the case, get your heart checked.

"Guys who develop erectile dysfunction - even in their 40s - have a good chance of seeing other heart disease symptoms within the next two or three years."

The doc explained that he works out at least three times a week - by either going for a run or lifting weights - to get his blood flowing.

Getting the blood pumping will help your physical, sexual and mental health (Getty Stock Image)

Hygiene

Dr Brahmbhatt explained that maintaining good hygiene down there is a pivotal step to ensure you've got a healthy penis.

Personally, he struggled with 'chronic dry skin' which led to 'cracking in the foreskin', and the medic admitted: "It became a problem to be hygienic no matter what kinds of creams and lotions I tried."

He ended up undergoing a circumcision as an adult, which is a surgical procedure to remove the foreskin, and completely overhauled his bodily cleaning routine.

Dr Brahmbhatt urged chaps to stay clear of harsh soaps, instead suggesting they take a leaf out of his book and 'just wash with water'.

"Not everyone needs a circumcision, and not everyone needs a moisturiser," he added. "But don’t be afraid to take advantage of them if you think they’ll help you stay comfortable."

Penis pride

According to the urology expert, a lot of people in his field are 'concerned' about the impact that porn is having on men.

He explained that adult content can often leave blokes believing that their penis size and stamina are 'inadequate', so a fair few fellas 'spend a lot of money trying to change that'.

"I remind them that the average erect penis is five inches and that healthy penises capable of great sex come in all sizes," Dr Brahmbhatt said.

So, take pride in your penis, as this will likely bring a boost to both your physical and mental health.

Dr Brahmbhatt shared his five top tips (Getty Stock Image)

Urine check

Although none of us want to spend too long looking down a toilet bowl, Dr Brahmbhatt recommends taking a glance at the colour of your urine on a regular basis.

Peeing is a 'vital function of your penis' and the medic himself discovered he had a kidney stone when he spotted a red tinge to the colour of his wee.

You can also pick up on certain signals which might suggest something is afoot while you're relieving yourself in the lavatory, the doctor explained.

"Straining, pushing, dribbling, and feeling like you can’t empty can indicate an infection, scarring from an STD, or prostate issues," he said.

"Get these signals checked out."

Rest

Although keeping up with the rat race we call life means that a good nights sleep is a privilege not all of us are offered, Dr Brahmbhatt says that it's an essential step to ensuring your penis is as healthy as can be.

He explained that our bodies get the time they 'need to rebalance' while we're snoozing, so he tries to make sure he gets enough shut eye each and every night.

Dr Brahmbhatt continued: "Chronic sleep loss can cause testosterone to drop, which suppresses your desire and ability to have an erection.

"Sleep loss is also linked to body fat. Extra fat converts testosterone to oestrogen more quickly, so it’s tougher to maintain healthy [testosterone levels]."