Itchy Male Organ: Was it the Lubricant or the Latex?
by John Dugan OwnerSometimes a man suddenly finds himself with an itchy male organ
without any idea of what is causing it. Other times, he has a fairly good idea.
For example, if he develops a really itchy male organ after using a protective
barrier, and this happens consistently, it’s reasonable to assume that this
particular male organ care issue is related to the protection he is using. But
before he goes shopping for a new kind of protective barrier to use, it’s worth
asking, “What is really causing this itchy male organ? Is it the latex? Or is
it the lubricant?”
A good question
It’s a question well worth asking. Many protective barriers come
pre-lubricated now, and many guys who use unlubricated latex barriers will add
some lubricant to make things proceed more smoothly. Heck, some guys even add
lubricant to a protective barrier that already is pre-lubed. So if a
guy has an allergic reaction after using the protective barrier, it may be due
to a latex allergy, or it may be due to the lubricant involved.
Real allergy?
Some people seem incredulous that a guy could be allergic to latex
or to lubricants. But the fact is that it’s possible to develop an allergy to
just about anything - and quite a few people do have reactions to latex and/or
lubricant.
In terms of the member, sometimes it manifests as itchiness, but
it can also have visible symptoms as well – most often a reddening of the
manhood or the appearance of rashes or bumps. Sometimes it can cause swelling
(not the kind associated with a normal tumescence) and tenderness. The exact
allergic reaction will depend upon the individual.
Test
So how does a person find out if the reaction is to the latex or
the lubricant – especially if the protective barrier is pre-lubricated and the
specific lubricant used is not known?
One way is to take a protective barrier (unused) and cut it in
two. Take one half and soak it in soapy water for an hour or so, then rinse it
thoroughly. Use paper towels to soak up excess water, then let it
hang to dry. Then take the two halves – one of which has been washed and one of
which has not – and place one on one arm and one on the other for 10 minutes.
Remove, and wait to see if there are any signs of a reaction. If a reaction
shows up on the one which is lubricated, it is most likely the lubricant. If
both arms show a reaction, it is more likely to be the latex. (This method is
not 100% accurate, but it gives a generally good idea of the cause.)
Alternatively, if the lubricant is self-applied, a test can simply
be done applying the lubricant to the body and seeing if there is a reaction or
not.
When the source is determined, a guy can then proceed to either
(a) purchase non-latex protective barriers, (b) buy unlubricated protective
barriers, or (c) change the lubricant he is currently using to one which is
hopefully more suited to his skin.
A lubricant or latex allergy is only one potential cause of an
itchy male organ, of course. When dry skin is a cause, regular application of a
first rate male organ health crème (health
professionals recommend Man 1 Man Oil, which is clinically proven mild and safe
for skin) is urged. Male organ skin can dry out for many reasons,
resulting in flaky skin which is prone to itching. Keeping the male organ skin
moisturized with agents like vitamin E and shea butter can stave off many an
itchy situation. It also helps to use a crème that contains L-carnitine;
serious itching can damage member sensitivity, and the neuroprotective
properties of L-carnitine can help maintain manhood sensation at an appropriate
level.
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