Smegma: Know When it Strikes and How to Treat It
by John Dugan OwnerSmegma…it’s a word that gives men and women a case of the gags the
world over. Images of funky smells, cheese-like discharge, and an angry member
immediately come to mind. But how does smegma even get there in the first
place? Let’s break down what smegma is first and go from there.
What is Smegma?
Smegma is actually part of the body's very efficient self-cleaning
process. This cocktail of dead skin cells, oils, and other genital fluids may
not be appetizing, but when taken care of daily, it's not even noticeable. When
it isn't, however, that's when things get smelly and inflamed – specifically
the male member. In addition to the gross factor, it can also lead to painful
infections, not to mention a lot of embarrassment with an intimate partner.
Smegma Symptoms
To know how to treat it, a man must know how to spot it first.
Let’s face it, there’s a ton of things that can afflict a member, smegma is one
of the most obvious though. Smegma symptoms are pretty straightforward. Here
are the most common smegma symptoms:
- There’s a foul odor emanating from the
male member. It is most likened to a
sweaty, sour milk smell.
- A dirty white thick consistency with a
cottage cheese-like appearance.
- Urinating gets hot and
throbbing. Many times, the urge to urinate also
increases.
- Redness and Irritation. The delicate genital skin has a painful, pins-and-needles feel,
and if often hot and any touch is unwelcome.
What Causes Smegma?
If smegma is around, it’s generally because someone isn’t cleaning
their member properly or regularly enough. Men who neglect daily washing, don’t
wash after workouts, don’t wash after intimate activities, or don’t wash with
intent are more likely to be a victim to smegma.
While it doesn’t cause smegma, being uncircumcised does put a man
at higher likelihood for having smegma because under the foreskin is the
perfect place for smegma to hide. To avoid smegma and other foreskin-related
hygiene issues, some of these men decide to get circumcised.
Treatment for smegma
So, what’s the miracle treatment for smegma?
Wash the member regularly and thoroughly.
Is it just that easy? Yes. But some men haven’t been taught the
ropes or established a daily hygiene ritual. This should include cleaning,
drying, and moisturizing the member to polished perfect daily. For those
needing a step-by-step, here's a comprehensive how-to for proper male organ
care:
1) In a warm shower or bath, gently pull back the foreskin. If the
smegma has hardened, it may be resistant and do not, under any circumstance,
fight the resistance. It can cause tear the delicate skin leading to extreme
pain and a high likelihood of infection. Immerse the hardened area in warm
water until smegma loosen. Oil can also help. Go slow and massage it gently in
areas where it begins to give until it is all gone.
2) Next, use a gentle cleanser and warm water to cleanse the
entire genital area. Be gentle but thorough.
3) Rinse carefully and pat dry with a soft towel or air dry when
done cleaning.
4) Finally, moisturize the male organ with a specially formulated
male organ health creme (health professionals recommend Man 1 Man Oil,
which has been clinically proven safe and mild for skin) following
every cleansing. Be sure to select a cream that has a natural nourishing
foundation like Shea butter and vitamin E to heal and soothe the male organ.
Crèmes that also contain vitamins A, B, C, and D are ideal for their
skin-soothing, anti-bacterial, and cell regeneration properties.
5) Repeat daily.
If the smegma isn’t better after a solid week of detailed
cleaning, or if it’s getting worse, see a doctor for treatment.
Visit http://www.menshealthfirst.com for additional information
on most common genital health issues, tips on improving 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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