If today is your first time to hear about Peyronie's disease and if you are a man, this comes as no surprise, but be very afraid. Few men openly talk about this embarrassing health condition for fear of being ridiculed by their partners and by their own kind.

Afflicting older men who have passed the 50 mark, the condition is characterized by a bent or crooked organ, a deteriorated shaft, and painful erections. The cause is downright simple, however: Poor blood circulation. Check out the following tips needed to steer clear of Peyronie's disease.

1. Clean your member regularly. Just because only your wife or your partner sees your organ does not mean you should fret less about hygiene. Dirt can harden and deposit on your member. Eventually, too much of the stuff can make your bottom stink. What is worse is that the hardened deposit creates indentations where your organ will do its bending, at the onset of the disease. (The condition could be more intense if you have not undergone circumcision.)

2. Keep your organ well-lubricated and moisturized. No, you are not required to ejaculate 24/7. According to experts, topical application of select moisturizers can help soothe your member, prevent dryness and improve circulation. Recommended moisturizers include olive oil and ylang ylang oil. Gently rub these to your member after you use the bathroom.

3. Thin overly thick blood. Although thick blood is essential to form clots when your skin gets cut, too much thickness can cause circulation problems. Blood will have a long and difficult time reaching your member. If you are in the mood for intercourse, aim to get thinner blood. When you experience headaches, take an aspirin; blood thinning is one of its side effects. If you are into dieting, include garlic, flax seed oil and gingko biloba in your meals.

4. Get into action. Peyronie's disease is widespread to men who are older, and the common denominator to members of this age group is decreased libido, and consequently, a more sedentary lifestyle. Moisturizers and your dose of blood-thinning meals are not complete substitutes for the good circulation offered by regular exercise. An active sex life should get your blood pumping and well circulated throughout your body.

5. See your physician. If you think you are a candidate for Peyronie's disease because you are a natural victim of poor blood circulation, seek the advice and help of a medical professional. Develop good and long-term rapport; this should lessen any hesitations and embarrassment you may feel towards your doctor when you talk of sensitive issues such as the condition.

Peyronie's disease is not that complicated to solve. Good circulation is the key to fighting the disease. Remember these five tips if you want to steer clear of the embarrassing condition: clean your member even when the whole world cannot view it; rub some lubricants and oils; fight overly thick blood; do not let your sex life take the back seat; seek professional help.