An Itchy Member Might be Due to Compression Shorts
by John Dugan OwnerThere are male organ health concerns of
far greater import than an itchy member, but few that recur as frequently or
that all men can identify with. Whether it’s just the occasional need to
scratch or the urgency of a chronic itchy member, all males can sympathize with
the desire to be itch-free in the midsection. That desire is why knowing what
can cause that itch is important. Men who wear compression shorts on a regular
basis should be aware that that particular underwear may be the culprit.
About
compression shorts
Compression
shorts evolved from medical compression garments. These garments were intended
to provide a very snug fit for support and circulatory reasons. Eventually,
someone realized that compression shorts might be a benefit for athletes. By
providing muscle support and helping to boost circulation, they could
theoretically enable athletes to perform even better. In addition, the
compression aspect of them makes them a good replacement for the often-maligned
athletic supporter. Thus, compression shorts have made an impact as more and
more men wear them.
These
shorts are especially popular in activities involving running or cycling, so
track athletes may wear them. But they also show up quite frequently in the
gym, as body-builders - or simply men who are interesting in keeping in shape -
have taken them up.
Compression
shorts typically run to mid-thigh in length. They tend to be made of spandex or
similar materials. Most often, compression shorts are worn without underwear,
to provide the desired sack and manhood support. (Some men opt to wear
compression shorts as underwear underneath their trousers.)
The
itchy member connection
Why
should there be any connection between compression shorts and a possible itchy
member? Well, as long as those compression shorts are kept very clean, there
really shouldn’t be.
Unfortunately,
many men – especially amateur athletes – are not as attentive to cleaning these
shorts as they should be. Many guys feel that, if they only wear them for an
hour or so at the gym, they don’t really need to wash them on a daily basis.
Simply airing them out should be enough to disperse most of the odor that
clings to them.
That
may (or may not) be the case, but washing compression shorts isn’t just about
getting rid of unfortunate odors. It’s also about cleaning away sweat and
bacteria – and fungus.
Yeast
When
a man sweats in his crotch, there is a very real possibility that he is
creating a warm, moist environment in which a fungus can thrive. This can
result in a nasty yeast infection (called candidiasis in men), which can cause
a guy to scratch like mad.
Yes,
yeast infections can be treated. There are antifungal medications (both
prescription and over-the-counter) that can be used to clear it up relatively
quickly. But it can come back just as easily if a guy doesn’t take care – and
isn’t it easier to simply prevent it by washing those compression shorts after
each sweaty use? (It will also help with that aforementioned odor issue.)
Compression
shorts aren’t the only cause of an itchy member, of course. Dry manhood skin is
a common cause, and one that can be alleviated by regular application of a
first rate male organ health crème (health professionals recommend
Man1 Man Oil, which is clinically proven mild and safe for skin).
Keeping the delicate male member skin moisturized is essential, and that
requires a crème that includes both a high-end emollient (Shea butter is
excellent) and a natural hydrator (vitamin E does the trick nicely). It
also helps to further strengthen the skin via a crème with a powerful
antioxidant to fight free radicals. Alpha lipoic acid is excellent in this
regard, helping keep the skin resilient.
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