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New York Post
16-06-2025
- Health
- New York Post
This cancer is actually most common in young men: ‘You're just not expecting it in your 20s or 30s'
Early-onset colorectal cancer — that is, colorectal cancer under the age of 50 — is on the rise, but the disease remains most common in adults over 50. Prostate cancer, too, tends to plague older adults, with men 65 and over most likely to get a diagnosis. But there is a cancer that's more common in younger men — and most have no idea that they're more at risk, a new survey has revealed. 3 Testicular cancer is most common in men between 20 and 40 years old. Tamani Chithambo/ – About 10,000 men in the US develop testicular cancer every year. While that number is not terribly high, it may be surprising to learn that it's highest prevalence is in men between 20 and 40, with 33 being the average age of first diagnosis. Only about 8% of cases occur in men over 55, according to the American Cancer Society. News to you? You're not alone: Just 13% of American adults are aware that testicular cancer is more likely to affect younger men, according to a survey commissioned by The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center — Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute 'In my experience, a lot of men are surprised that testicular cancer is most common among young men,' said Shawn Dason, MD, urologic oncologist at the OSUCCC – James. 'It's something you're just not expecting in your twenties or thirties. A lot of young men's focus might be on developing their career, their day-to-day life. That's a very different track of mind than perhaps your health.' Fortunately, it's also very curable: Testicular cancer has a 95% five-year survival rate. 'We are really fortunate in testicular cancer that the vast majority of patients are diagnosed at an early stage,' Dason added. 3 Just 13% of American adults are aware that testicular cancer is more likely to affect younger men. Nadzeya – 'That means the vast majority of patients are actually diagnosed before the cancer has had an opportunity to spread to other parts of the body.' Dason noted that testicular cancer doesn't usually have painful symptoms, stressing that that's why routine self-exams are so important. 'If you feel something out of the ordinary, like a lump or bump, or if the testicle changes in size, call your doctor,' he said. Fortunately, the survey also found that 54% of men know they should be doing monthly self-checks — though they didn't indicate how many of these men are actually doing them. How to do a testicular self-exam The Testicular Cancer Foundation recommends performing these checks monthly following a warm shower, since heat will relax the scrotal skin and make the testicles easier to examine. First, while standing up, look at your scrotum to check for swelling or changes in appearance. It's OK if your testicles are slightly different sizes or hang at different lengths — what you're looking for are changes from previous self-exams. 3 Testicular self-exams should ideally be done on a monthly basis. kenchiro168 – Next, feel your scrotum and locate each testicle, one at time. Use your fingers and thumb to feel them, checking for lumps and bumps, or changes in size, shape, or consistency. A healthy testicle is smooth, firm, and shaped like an oval. You may also feel the epididymis, a soft, rope-like structure on the top and back. Soreness or pain should also be noted, as should differences in testicle weight or feelings of heaviness. If you noticed any lumps or changes from your from last exam, make an appointment with your doctor. They may send you for an ultrasound or blood test.
New York Post
09-05-2025
- General
- New York Post
What's the ‘ideal' number of sexual partners? Study reveals the sweet spot — and it's not what you think
A new study revealed the socially acceptable number of sexual partners for each gender — and it might surprise you. According to the study, featured in 'Social Psychological and Personality Science,' the magic number for guys is 4-5 lifetime partners — with 2-3 of them being casual hookups. The study also revealed that a first roll in the hay for men often happens between the ages of 18 and 20. Advertisement For women, the magic number shrinks to 2-3 partners — with only 1-2 casual flings. Their first romp often happens between 16 and 18, originally reported by Vice. The reason why these numbers are described as 'ideal' is what you'd probably expect — there is less judgment from society if someone — man or woman — has a low body count. The higher the number — the more judgy Karens. These numbers discovered by the study are fairly low considering the average American has slept with 14 people according to a poll conducted by Talker Research for LELO. Advertisement 'There are both similarities and differences in the societal evaluation of male and female sexuality,' the researchers of the ideal body count numbers wrote. 'However, contrary to common assumptions, moderate rather than extremely low or extremely high levels of sexual activity are most valued for both genders.' 3 According to the study, featured in 'Social Psychological and Personality Science,' the magic number for guys is 4-5 lifetime partners — with 2-3 of them being casual hookups — and a first roll in the hay often happens between ages 18 and 20. Tamani Chithambo/ – For the study, researchers surveyed over 340 participants in Germany to determine how society views a 25-year-old's sexual activity, including the number of partners, frequency of sex and even masturbation habits. Advertisement It also pointed out how men often get dinged for not racking up enough notches on the bedpost, keeping the pressure to perform alive and well. 3 For men, the 'ideal' is 4-5 partners, with 2-3 casual, and a first experience between 18-20. For women, it's 2-3 partners, 1-2 casual, and a first time between 16-18. AntonioDiaz – Meanwhile, ladies still catch flak for having 'too many' partners, proving those tired double standards are far from dead. As discovered in another survey conducted last fall, one in four Americans in relationships keep their body count a steamy secret. Advertisement 3 A survey from last fall found that one in four Americans in relationships is keeping their 'body count' a secret from their partner. Dmitriy Kapitonenko – The survey of 2,000 sexually active adults found that 26% haven't come clean about their number of past partners, with 16% admitting they lowballed the figure when asked. Why the fibbing? 60% said their partner simply never asked, while one in nine suspects their significant other might be lying about their own tally. And while 83% of singles claim they'd spill the beans, only 62% want to hear their partner's truth.
