Pumping and Self checking for lumps

[werebear]

Hi Folks,

just a quick question about self checking testicles for lumps. How do you guys do it? When I'm pumped my balls feel as if they are in a smooth shell - probably hydroceles - and I can't feel the testicle surface. I've been un-pumped for five days and can now examine my self quite easily - no lumps!!

Is this the experience of other guys? Do you check regularly and do you have to be un-pumped to do it?