There are many ways to measure one’s overall health. Yearly exams, X-rays, MRIs, and CT scans are one way to go. The new age can read his tongue, cast the runes, or cleanse his aura. An infallible barometer of a man’s health turns out to be his one-eyed snake. A man’s penis can tell you a lot about his health in addition to the health of the penis. Here are five signs his penis may be sending you that something isn’t quite right inside.

Penis Sign #1: Soft Is The New Hard

Does the penis feel tired, dull, or literally just spinning? It could be that your heart is not in it, literally that is. Men who experience moderate to severe erectile dysfunction are more likely to have heart problems. How does the penis communicate that? Erections are controlled by blood flow, and when blood flow decreases, so does the penis. Head to your GP for an exam to see if your heart is what’s driving your sex life.

Penis Signal #2: You have no sexual desire; Got Sex Tracking

When libido drops, it’s time to see what happens. There are many reasons why sexual desire becomes neutral. Depression, new medications, and low T are potential causes. However, one dangerously overlooked disorder is obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). This is a sleep disorder in which the airways are blocked. This prevents the body from getting all the oxygen it needs during sleep. German researchers found that men with OSA had 11 percent lower levels of sexual desire than men without the disorder. OSA can also lead to low T. If you hear complaints of loud snoring, wake up short of breath, and feel fatigued during the day, see a doctor to check your symptoms.

Penis sign #3: Do you see red when urinating?

Do you see pink before flushing? That’s not good. It could be a sign of bladder, prostate, or kidney disease, or maybe just an overly intense sexual experience. Regardless of the reason believed, go to the doctor as soon as possible to see what is going on.

Penis Signal #4: Are you on Pee Patrol?

Are you peeing all the time? It could be prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), which is a disease that affects nearly 90 percent of men in their 70s and 80s, but is rarer in those who don’t get the Senior Special at Denny’s . When the prostate enlarges, it presses on the tube that carries urine from the body, making it feel like you have to urinate. Most of the time this is treated with alpha blockers which relax everything and get you back into your usual bathroom routine.

Penis sign #5: The orgasm (or the product of it) is gone bye-bye

Shoot blanks or not take it out of the barrel? Men who do not have an orgasm or do not produce ejaculation may have low testosterone levels. Testosterone helps produce semen. The more semen, the greater the force of ejaculation. About a third of men taking selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) for depression have difficulty achieving release. The remedy could be as easy as asking your doctor to switch you to a more semen-friendly medication.

While penile problems are sometimes preventable and sometimes not, one thing is consistent: good penile hygiene increases penile health. By keeping your penis clean and well cared for, you can be stronger and therefore always ready for action. To make sure you’re doing everything you can, consider using a specially formulated penis health cream (health professionals recommend Man 1 Man Oil that has been clinically proven to be safe and gentle on the skin) to hydrate, protect and enhance the penis. Use a cream packed with vitamins and nutrients to protect against wear and tear, sensitivity stealers, and bacteria that can prematurely age the penis.