This question haunts me. In today's world, there is no reason not to know. I understand the older generation not wanting to talk about it. We came from a time when you did not talk about your business, your family, or anything really. Men were supposed to be an island, and women were the bedrock of the family. Men sixty and older did not talk about their prostates because anything below the belt might lead to an uncomfortable conversation. People might think you were less of a man to admit you had an issue "down there." It seems ridiculous now, but it was a fact of growing up in the 70s, 80s and 90s. Nobody really talked. If you were lucky enough to find someone to share your life with, then you could open up. Today everyone shares everything. Publicly, proudly. Nothing seems sacred. So why do men still not talk about the prostate? Why are there still stories about men diagnosed with a cancer they did not know they had and did not see coming? Here is the truth. I did not know I had a prostate issue either. Sixteen years ago a friend pointed it out to me at an airport. Without him, I might never have known to look. Early detection is the key to prostate cancer. Caught early, men survive and go on for decades. Do not be one of those men. Do not let yours be the family where the cancer spread because nobody knew. Get checked. Remove the doubt. So here is my question for you. Vote in the poll below, then put your reasons in the comments. That is where the real conversation starts. Why do you think the man in your life will not talk about his prostate?

This community is about the prostate and how to raise awareness and knowledge about prostate issues. Half of the population has a prostate and the other half is related to them. But still nobody talks about it. Nobody is passing along the latest information that they heard about, that might just help their families, friends or neighbours. Why is that? I was fortunate that a friend at the airport, mentioned to me when they noticed a few drops on my pants. "he was very casual about it "Don't worry, it's related to your prostate, it happens to all of us as we get older" That was it, no drama, no shame, just a casual conversation. That was over 16 years ogo and it led me to start researching the prostate and learn what I could. Over time I realized nobody was talking about it and now, even though the prostate is everywhere online, nobody is talking about it. There are plenty of ads for supplements and for clinics that will offer you the latest surgery, but nobody just promoting conversation. True, there are support groups online that have emerged recently, so the signs are promising that the prostate will become mainstream. Right now I would put the prostate conversation where feminine products were in the 1970s, half of the population needed them, but nobody wanted to talk about it. That is where the prostate is now, yet again half of the population has one and nobody wants to talk about it. Currently I seem to start a prostate conversation almost everywhere that I go, so much so that my friends try to tamp down my enthusiasm when we meet, they have heard it all before. But I believe we need to talk about the prostate, to more often we do, the better off every man will be. So, I am genuinely interested how did you get the conversation started in your house? I know it is not a topic of casual conversation, and most men do not want to bring it up, but we do need to get past all that and bring the prostate out into the light. If you have a way that seems to work, please share it with us and we can all bennefit.

Hey, welcome — really glad you are here. My name is Alex. Sixteen years ago a friend pulled me aside in an airport and told me I had a prostate problem I didn't even know about. I went home, opened a browser, and found almost nothing useful — some medical jargon, a few scary headlines, and no one talking to regular people in plain language about what any of it meant. So I started building the thing I couldn't find. Prostate Paladin exists because prostate health affects every man — and the people around him — and yet it is one of the least talked about topics in most families. The men won't bring it up. The families don't know how to start the conversation. And the internet is so full of noise it is hard to know what to pay attention to. That ends here. Here is what you will find in this community: Prostate Basics — clear, plain-language information about what the prostate is, what can go wrong, and what is normal at every age. The Conversation Corner — practical help for partners, children and families who want to start the conversation but aren't sure how. Symptoms, Tests & Diagnosis — what the tests mean, what the results tell you, and what questions to ask the doctor Treatment Options & Real Stories — what is available, what others have experienced, and how to move forward with confidence. Before you do anything else — grab your free copy of the Quick Family Guide to the Prostate. It covers the basics, includes the IPSS symptom test, and has a doctor checklist you can print and take to the next appointment. It is a good place to start. Follow this up with the other guides - to the DRE and the Signs Families Miss. The Guides are in the Classrtoom Tab at the top of this page - They are all Free One thing I want you to know: you are probably here because someone in your life has a prostate issue — and they are not talking about it. That is one of the most common situations in this community. You are not alone, and you are not overstepping by wanting to know more.