It's a way to examine your own testicles for possible signs of cancer. It's a personal decision as to whether or not you want to do it though, almost every man who does them will become unnecessarily worried, including myself.
The testicular self-exam is best performed in the shower or bath, because warm water relaxes the scrotum.
after or during a hot shower
a testicular exam should be done once a month
Self exam. Women over 40 should have a mammogram annually.
.A testicular self-exam
The testicles are gently rolled and massaged between the fingers and thumb to feel for bumps, swelling, tenderness, or irregularities.
A testicular self-examination (TSE) is the procedure by which a man checks the appearance and consistency of his testes.
Could be "growing pains", or something else. See a doctor for advice, and do a self-exam.
For women: Breast self exams 20-25 or so, men can begin testicular self exams around 15-20 although testicular cancer is very rare and usually not detected through self exams.
Most testicular cancers are first noticed by the man himself.
testicular self examination
A testicular exam is when you roll your testicles around in your hands to feel for potential cancer/tumors.Is it important? Yes, however it is not as important as breast exams for women, since breast cancer is more common than testicular cancer. It can also lead to hypochondria, so don't do it unless you're sure that you are comfortable with it.