Jock Itch Prevention: Basic Hacks
by John Dugan OwnerA little scratch to the mid-section now and then is no big deal,
but when a guy’s hand is flying down there frequently, or when he has to excuse
himself to go somewhere private for a big, long scratch, then it’s likely that
jock itch has reared its troublesome head. One of the most common male organ
health issues, jock itch is basically benign – but it’s such an annoyance!
Knowing how to treat jock itch is crucial – but prevention strategies for the
condition are even more valuable. In this article, which was originally
published on Ezinearticles.com, we look at the cause of jock itch explore some
of the best strategies to treat or prevent it.
An itch by any other name
Jock itch is technically known as tinea cruris, and it is a fungal
infection that focuses on the mid-section, inner thighs and posterior. It’s
essentially the same fungus as is responsible for athlete’s foot. So since it
is a fungus, prevention involves keeping that fungus away from the male organ
or creating conditions where the fungus is unlikely to thrive.
Prevention strategies
With that in mind, the following are some typical prevention hacks
to keep the jock itch away:
- Keep dry. Fungi
just love damp, dark environments, which pretty much describes the typical
guy’s mid-section. Since the member is typically hidden away beneath clothing,
there’s not much that can be done about the “dark” part, so guys need to
concentrate on keeping the manhood and surrounding areas dry. Be sure to dry
off thoroughly after a shower and before slipping into underwear and trousers.
If necessary, use some powder to discourage wetness.
- Change clothes regularly. Wearing clean underwear is an absolute necessity for jock
itch prevention. Fresh underwear daily is a must; those who sweat frequently
should change more often. A dude should never have a workout at the gym and
continue wearing the same underwear he worked out in.
- Use fresh towels. Only use clean towels, especially when at the gym or another
public space. Never dry off with towels that another guy has used (unless they
have subsequently been laundered). One of the main routes of transmission for
jock itch is affected material; if a guy dries off his fungally-infected junk
or feet and then hands the towel to another guy, jock itch is sure to spread.
(Similarly, don’t wear another guy’s clothes, unless they have been laundered –
and never another guy’s underwear, no matter how well it has been washed.)
- Don’t ejaculate into socks. When many men self-pleasure, they prefer to ejaculate into a
pair of socks they may have just pulled off. If they have athlete’s foot,
that’s a direct route of transmission. Use tissues instead.
- Wear sandals at the gym (and sit on a
towel). Wearing sandals helps a guy avoid athlete’s foot fungus at a
public gym. Also, bring a towel into the sauna and sit on it; many saunas and
steam rooms are multi-leveled, so that bare feet may be trodding up and down on
them.
- Air out.
Find time when it’s okay to be naked for a while, in order to let the member
and environs “air out.” This can help to keep the area dry. Many men opt to
sleep naked as one way of airing out.
One another good jock itch prevention tip: Keep one’s male organ
health up. This can be aided by the daily application of a top drawer male
organ health creme (health professionals recommend Man 1 Man Oil, which
is clinically proven mild and safe for skin). Keeping manhood skin healthy
is crucial for helping prevent jock itch, so find a crème that contains a
combination of hydrating agents, such as shea butter and vitamin E. Over-dry
male organ skin can crack, making for easier access to fungi. Also find a crème
with a potent antioxidant, such as alpha lipoic acid. By combatting excess free
radicals, alpha lipoic acid discourages oxidative stress and the damage that
can bring.
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