Balls. Bollocks. Nuts. Plums. Goolies. Gonads.

Just a few of the countless words we use to avoid saying testicles. We've got no shortage of nicknames for them... but how often do you actually check yours?

Do you even know how to check them? And if so, how often should you?

If the answer is yes, brilliant. You're already doing something that could save your life.

If the answer is no, you're far from alone.

Checking your testicles should be as much a part of your routine as brushing your teeth. That's exactly what Cahonas Scotland is working to change by educating and encouraging men to check their balls for L.I.F.E.

Lumps. Irregularities. Firmness. Enlargement.

Four simple things to look for that could make all th ...