The penis is the male organ that is responsible for the transmission of urine and semen from the body. It is an expanding flexible rod which, splits into an Y and is attached to the underside of the pubic bone. It consists of fibrous tissue, nerves, blood vessels, and three cylinders of erectile tissue. This tissue soaks up blood and expands when the brain signals certain arteries to begin pumping blood through, which produces an erection. The purpose of a

Some ways that men can keep their reproductive system healthy is to exercise, trim the fat out of their daily diet, which tends to irritate the prostate and increase cancer risk. Take plenty of vitamin A and vitamin C, for the maintenance of the reproductive system. Eat zinc, to help contribute to the quantity of ejaculate. Stay away from nicotine, which destroys vitamin C. Routinely do testicular self-exams and check mate cancer with regular check-ups. In addition, practice safe sex to avoid the transmission of STD's (sexually transmitted diseases). For added protection use condoms coated with nonoxynol-9, which is a spermicide that has been shown to help kill HIV. For a man to be successfully health-savvy he must read the signals that are both subtle and conflicting from his body. The human body while awe-inspiring in its complexity, is not as hard to take care of as we may think.

"For we are lovers of the beautiful, yet with simplicity, and we cultivate the mind without loss of manliness." - Pericles

The fluid-producing glands include the seminal vesicle, the prostate, and the Cowper's glands. These glands can also be referred to as accessory glands. The seminal vesicles secrete a viscous, alkaline fluid rich in fructose, which serves to nourish and protect the sperm. This secretion constitutes more than half the bulk of semen. Semen is a grayish white, sticky mixture that consists of sperm and other fluids from the accessory glands. The prostate gland secretes a milky, alkaline fluid that is essential in the neutralization of the acidity in the vagina during intercourse. The Cowper's glands secrete an alkaline, mucous-containing fluid into the penile urethra that is lubricating and protective and adds t

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