Itchy Male Organ and Summer Sweat: Could it be a Fungal Infection?
by John Dugan OwnerIt’s an understandable equation: Summer=heat=sweat=jock itch.
Sure, it’s a little more complicated than that, but this simple equation pretty
much says it all. With the summer months here and the temperature rising every
day, guys are getting hotter and sweatier. And once heat and sweat increase, so
does the opportunity for an itchy male organ to make its unwelcome presence
known. Now, on the scale of male organ health issues, jock itch is no crisis,
being more of an annoyance than anything else. But as annoyances go, it’s
pretty darn annoying.
So
if summer sweat is here, what can a guy do to keep jock itch at bay or under
control? First, it helps to know a little about what jock itch is.
A
fungus
Jock
itch isn’t just an itch that appears out of nowhere; it’s actually the result
of a fungal infection. Like all fungi, jock itch is attracted to places that
are dark and moist; sound like any crotches you know?
Jock
itch presents as a red or pink rash on or around the manhood, sacks and
posterior. And as the name implies, it can itch like crazy. And although any
guy can get it, people with certain conditions, such as diabetes or obesity,
are more prone to jock itch than are others.
Sweat
Because
jock itch thrives in a moist environment, it pays to take steps to combat
summer sweat. Here are a few ways to do that.
- Wash
frequently. Even if a guy tends to shower
every day, he may want to consider stepping up his member washing during the
summer – and especially if he is an active person who spends a lot of time
engaged in sweaty activities. This doesn’t necessarily mean showering more
often, but it does mean a guy may want to give a sponge bath or two just to the
genitals during the course of a hot day.
- Change
clothes (at least underwear) as necessary. Keeping
the personal basement as dry as possible means stripping off those underpants
that are dripping with sweat – and those trousers as well, if they’re damp from
the heat. It doesn’t really help top wash the member and then put it back in a
sweaty pair of briefs.
- Choose
clothing carefully. If the day is going to
be hot, take a few extra minutes to plan the wardrobe accordingly. In general,
loose boxers are cooler than tight briefs. Trousers made of lightweight
breathable material, like cotton, are cooler than those made of heavy fabrics
or synthetic fabrics. And for the most part, darker clothes “hold” the heat
more than lighter colors do. Also, looser trousers are less likely to rub
against the skin and create irritation.
- Keep
clothes clean. Yes, sometimes it’s tempting to
wear that pair of pants for one more day – but in the summer, fungus is more
likely to have grown overnight than in the winter.
- Be
careful in locker rooms. The fungus that causes
jock itch also causes athlete’s foot – so be careful when in the locker room or
sauna. Don’t borrow a friend’s towel, which maybe infected. And put down your
own towel before sitting on a bench or in the sauna; someone’s athlete’s foot
may recently have been there.
If a
guy does come down with jock itch, there are numerous over-the-counter options
he can use. Sometimes a case will be stubborn and require the help of a doctor.
Keeping
sweat and jock itch under control are all part of good male organ care. So is
the daily use of a top notch male
organ health creme (health professionals recommend Man 1 Man
Oil, which is clinically proven mild and safe for skin). Seek out a crème
that includes a combination of hydrating agents, such as shea butter and
vitamin E, to help preserve the natural oils that keep skin smooth, even when
sweat is wreaking havoc on the skin. The best crème will also include vitamin
B5, also called pantothenic acid, which is required for cell metabolism and the
maintenance of healthy manhood tissue.
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