A raw male organ is not a happy male organ (although it may have been quite happy engaging in activities, such as a marathon lovemaking escapade that accounts for the rawness), so avoiding a raw state is advisable. There can be any number of reasons for a raw male organ, but overuse or improper use are among the most common. In order to practice proper male organ care, it is in a man's best interests to take measures to prevent rawness when possible.

For example, on those occasions when a man is going to be involved in a marathon sensual activity session – whether alone with his own hand or in the tight embrace of a partner – he really needs to take steps to keep subsequent manhood soreness to a minimum.

For example:

- Use ample lubrication. This is absolutely essential. Whether engaging in round after round of self-gratification or bout after bout of coupling, a man simply must keep his tool well-lubricated. Yes, the manhood does provide some natural lubrication (as does the female organ), but when participating in a marathon lovemaking session, it's asking too much of the body to do all the work on its own. The wise man will experiment with several different options in advance to find out what works best for his tool – and for his partner's accommodations as well.

- Get rest beforehand.  A guy needs to make sure he’s well-rested before embarking on a marathon session. Getting proper sleep is not going to have a direct effect on the soreness of the rod, but it can have an indirect effect: If a guy is fatigued, he’s more likely to overexert himself or make a bad judgement call concerning, say, angle of entry, which could prove painful both to himself and his partner.

- Wear protection. Clearly, wearing protection is a good idea to prevent the spread of infections, but even if one is having a marathon as part of a long-term monogamous relationship, it’s a good idea to wear protection at least part of the time. The extra layer of protection will help to cut down on friction, which can decrease potential rawness. Even if the sensual activity one is having is strictly with oneself, wearing a protective device every so often can help keep the skin feeling fresher.

- Switch positions. Sensual activity is wonderful and incredible, but in a marathon session it can get a bit monotonous. Most people in it for the long haul will change positions occasionally (or frequently) just to keep things spicy. However, in addition to warding off monotony, trying different positions means that the friction on the tool will be shifted to different areas. Spreading the friction out in this way makes it less likely that intense soreness will occur.

- Switch hands. When self-pleasuring long term, switch things up, for the same reason one changes positions in marathon coupling. At the very least change hands, but also consider concentrating on different sections of the manhood or going beyond the hands to utilize scarves, gloves, female organ substitutes, etc.

- Air things out. Every hour or so, take some time to just break apart from each other and let the organs have some airing out time. (It’ll also give a guy a few minutes to get his firmness factor in gear again.)

A raw male organ is a raw deal, and even preventive measures don’t always guarantee a lack of manhood soreness after a marathon in bed. That’s why men need to regularly use a first-class male organ health crème (health professionals recommend Man1 Man Oil). A sore member needs to be pampered, and liberally applying a crème with soothing natural moisturizers such as Shea butter and vitamin E is just the ticket. It’s a plus if the crème also includes a potent antioxidant like alpha lipoic acid, which offsets harmful oxidative processes and shores up the member skin cells. And if vitamin D is also found in the crème, so much the better; this is the “miracle” vitamin that is tops at enabling cell functionality after a marathon session has left the tool raw and sore – if very happy.

Visit http://www.menshealthfirst.com for additional information on most common manhood health issues, tips on improving member sensitivity and what to do to maintain a healthy male organ. John Dugan is a professional writer who specializes in men's health issues and is an ongoing contributing writer to numerous websites.