Itchy Male Organ Problem - Latex Allergies and Rubber Barrier Protection
by John Dugan OwnerAt some point, every man has an itchy male organ, and for any
number of reasons. For some men, the list of reasons may include an allergic
reaction to latex. Since practicing proper male
organ health may at times require
wearing latex protection, a man with a latex allergy may be presented with a
special challenge: how to keep from having an incredibly itchy male organ (or
worse) while still practicing appropriate sensual health care?
Latex
Although latex sounds like a synthetic
product, it is actually a form of rubber that is derived from the sap of the
rubber tree and therefore is a fairly natural product.
Latex is commonly used in a wide range
of products. For example, rubber gloves such as those often used to protect the
hands while washing dishes tend to be made of latex. The balloons at a child's
birthday party may be composed of latex, and latex is typically used in the
manufacture of swim caps. The elastic bands which help secure briefs to the
waist are often latex-based as well.
Latex
allergies
The sap from which latex is derived
contains a number of proteins. For most people, these proteins are completely
harmless.
Sometimes, however, a person may have an
immune system that misidentifies one or more of these proteins. When it comes
into contact with the body, the immune system doesn't "read" the new
presence as a protein; instead, it interprets it as something else, such as a
virus or a form of bacteria.
Once that "mis-alert" has been
received, the body goes into action to protect itself from what it thinks is a
dangerous intruder. It sends in the troops: antibodies and antihistamines,
which are charged with ridding the body of this invader.
But since the invader is a harmless
protein, the intended protective response creates an allergic reaction instead.
In many (perhaps most) cases, this is mild: itchy skin or hives. But the
reaction can be more severe and in some cases can even be life threatening.
Determining
if one is allergic
Somewhere between 5 and 10 percent of
the population has some form of latex allergy. Most people do not find out that
they fall into this category until after having a negative reaction to latex
exposure. Sometimes a skin test or blood test can determine likely latex
sensitivity; however, it is unusual to look for a latex allergy unless one has
already experienced symptoms consistent with this condition.
Barrier
protection
If one's latex allergy is very mild, the
occasional use of a latex protector may cause nothing more than some itchiness,
which a quality male organ health cream can help address. For those with more
severe cases, there fortunately are non-latex protectors available now. These
are typically made from polyurethane, polyisoprene, synthetic elastomers or
other materials.
A World Health Organization report found
that latex protectors are a bit more reliable, so men with only a slight latex
allergy may prefer to use them and risk a mildly itchy male organ. As
mentioned, most cases of manhood itch respond very well to the regular use of a
first-rate male organ health
cream (health professionals recommend Man1 Man Oil). When that
cream contains a high-end emollient (such as Shea butter), combined with a natural
hydrator like vitamin E, its ability to alleviate itchiness is heightened
appreciably. Some men worry that the tightness of the protector may impact
blood flow, so a cream that includes L-arginine may be of benefit. This
ingredient aids in the production of nitric oxide, which in turn helps keep
manhood blood vessels open and blood, flowing. If the cream also contains
vitamin C, that's an added plus, as this vitamin is an important structural
component of blood vessels.
Visit http://www.menshealthfirst.com for additional information on most common
member health issues, tips on improving manhood 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.
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