So Your Large Prostate Embarrasses You

It's no wonder that you almost never hear men talk about it. Well, another reason could be that not many men know their condition is called BPH. Benign prostatic hyperplasia is a condition in which the prostate gland grows in size and may interfere with urinary function (frequent urination, urges, poor flow, slow flow, sensation of remaining urine, etc). 

And let's be for real, when was the last time you talked about your prostate to your friends and family? Maybe the power of online communities makes it easier to ask questions about your prostate, be it in your search browser or a forum. This is why everyone should learn about BPH, no matter if you're a young high school boy or a woman in their mid 30s, and everything under the sun. 

Maybe you're reluctant to talk about the prostate because many public conversations about the prostate involve jokes about awkward encounters with your doctor's gloved finger or comparing a senator's prostate to the size of watermelon (yes, Jimmy Kimmel joked that Mitch McConnell's prostate must have been the size of a watermelon due to his frequent request for dinner breaks during a senate hearing). These sorts of comments may discourage men from being more open to talk about their prostate at the risk of being made fun of. However, we want you to know that even if such comments were to come your way, real friends and family will realize that your health is important and they will support you in your BPH management journey. 

The more we know about BPH and how it can interfere with a man's life, the more we can make strides in our community to support BPH patients. There are many physiological conditions that may be embarrassing to bring up, so talking to your doctor, trusted circles and support groups on and offline may help. Remember to search and share information responsibly if you are looking things up online. 

This Better Sleep Month, let's get a good night's rest by managing our BPH!
This Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month, let's take the examples and contributions by the Asian community to learn more about how we may be able to manage BPH naturally!