Male urethra

Looks like

A 20 cm channel from the bladder through the prostate and along the penis.

What it does

Carries urine out, and semen at ejaculation.

Keeping it well

Condoms, treat infections; burning with discharge is usually an STI and partners need treating too.

Related conditions

• Benign prostatic hyperplasia
• Bladder cancer
• Bone metastases and spinal cord compression
• Hypospadias
• Prostatitis & pelvic pain
• Sexually transmitted infections
• Urethral stricture
• Urinary tract infection