Men who make male organ health an important part of their daily
routines know that male organ bumps are a common occurrence. Indeed, there is a
wide array of bumps and lumps that can be found on or around the manhood,
including pimples, warts, pearly papules and Fordyce spots. Sometimes, there’s
another cause of bumps, one related to the lymphatic system. It’s not usually a
cause for concern, but knowing about it is part of good male organ care.
What is the lymphatic system?
The lymphatic system is one of the components of the circulatory
system. The circulatory system, of course, is well known for channeling blood
and oxygen around the body. The lymphatic system is a network of tiny vessels
that carry a fluid called “lymph” throughout the body. Lymph is not blood; it
is a colorless, odorless fluid.
The lymphatic system serves a number of purposes, including (1)
helping to reabsorb filtered plasma that has been left behind in parts of the
body and (2) helping to defend the immune system and to transport white blood
cells.
The vessels in the lymphatic system reach all parts of the body
– including the male member. As a matter of fact, the manhood has a surprising
number of lymph structures, known as nodes.
Aggressive sensual activity
Because the sensitive nerve endings in the member respond so
energetically to friction, men often enjoy rough handling of their rods.
Indeed, some of the euphemisms for self-pleasuring, such as practicing a death
grip, bring to mind images of that rough handling.
During partner sensual activity, men often can get carried away
in the throes of sensual ecstasy and behave in a manner that “roughs up” the
manhood. For some men, penetrative sensual activity becomes all about intense,
deep, heavy thrusting.
Whether solo or partner-based, rough handling of the manhood can
cause some damage to the lymph vessels that crowd the tool. This is especially
true if the sensual activity is practiced in too “dry” a manner, with
insufficient lubrication.
Lymph bumps
Often the damaged lymph vessels create no issue, other than perhaps
adding to the soreness of the manhood caused by rough handling. In some cases,
however, there can be significant leakage from tears in the nodes.
If fluid leaks out and is not quickly reabsorbed, it can pool in
a circumscribed area in the member and create a swollen bump. The swelling can
sometimes be significant, much larger than typical male organ bumps, and can be
very tender to the touch.
Taking care of it
If a man develops what he believes is a lymph bump, he should
consult with a doctor to confirm his self-diagnosis and to determine what he
should do to speed up the recovery. Most of the time, a doctor will recommend
some combination of the following:
- Take an over-the-counter pain medicine in order to reduce the
discomfort.
- Massage the swollen area several times a day. (This helps the
fluid to get reabsorbed, which will reduce the swelling.)
- Apply a cold pack (covered in a cloth so there’s no direct
skin contact with the manhood) after massaging.
It’s also necessary to give the rod a rest until the swelling
has disappeared – so no solo or partner sensual activity for a while. (In fact,
often the area is sensitive and a man won’t feel comfortable having any form of
sensual activity until the swelling is gone.)
There will likely be residual tenderness from lymphatic-based
male organ bumps for a few days, so using a quality male organ health crème (health professionals
recommend Man1 Man Oil) is
a fine idea. Crèmes that are made to address common male organ soreness, such
as those with a combination of a high-end emollient (like Shea butter) and a
natural hydrator (like vitamin E) are best for dealing with the pain. These
moisturizers aid in keeping manhood skin flexible and healthy. Crèmes that contain
a range of other vitamins, such as A, B5, C and D, also provide the tool with a
health boost that can keep it flexible and robust. Maintaining proper manhood
health enables a man to address common male organ issues.
Visit http://www.menshealthfirst.com for additional information on most common
manhood health issues, tips on improving member sensitivity and what to do to
maintain a healthy male organ. John Dugan is a professional writer who specializes
in men's health issues and is an ongoing contributing writer to numerous
websites.