Does
this sound familiar? A guy is ready to move things in a relationship to a bedtime
level. He steps out of his trousers and boxers, proud to be unveiling his
manhood – and also unveils an overpowering male organ odor that impresses his
date in all the wrong ways. Yes, male organ odor is one of the most common member health issues, even for many
men who wash their equipment regularly. There can be many causes, but
interestingly enough, one of those causes is dry skin.
Dry
skin & male organ odor
At
first glance, the idea of dry skin causing male organ odor seems
counterintuitive. After all, we know that often male organ odor is a problem
because of all the sweat (and, more importantly, the bacteria that break down
sweat) that accumulates in the male organ area.
The
manhood itself tends to generate heat when it is aroused, but the organ also
heats up because of all the hair that typically surrounds it and because it is
typically kept beneath two heat-creating layers of clothing. With all that heat
comes sweat, making for a very moist member.
So how
does the manhood skin get dry? And why does that dryness bring about odor?
As many
women know (and hence their frequent use of moisturizing lotions and creams),
skin is kept moist by the natural oils the body produces. These trap moisture
in the skin, keeping it healthy. When a person sweats, they lose some of those
oils – and the more sweat in one area, the more oil loss. Without that layer of
oily protection, the skin is exposed, vulnerable and can quickly dry out. And
that often happens to the skin on and around the male organ. It can result in
manhood skin that is flaky or cracked, and vulnerable to cuts and ruptures.
That’s
where the odor problem comes in. In addition to visible cracks, dry skin has a
multitude of microscopic cracks that we really can’t see - but that bacteria
can spot right away. They provide bacteria with a place to nestle and set up a
home. And with the bacteria comes the odor.
Fighting
it
So what
are some steps a guy can take to keep his male organ skin nice and moisturized
so he can keep male organ odor at bay?
1)
Wash it frequently – but gently. Every guy’s skin is different and so there’s no hard
and fast rule on how often a man should shower. And sometimes the member may
need more washing than the rest of the body. A dude needs to figure out what is
appropriate for him – and may need to occasionally “sponge off” the member in
addition to regularly showering. But wash it gently. Don’t use soaps or
cleansers with harsh chemicals – or with fragrances. It may seem that fragrances
would help disguise odor, but they often harm the skin and may dry it out.
Towel dry the member by patting it rather than rubbing it.
2)
Air it out. The
manhood needs fresh air like the rest of the body. Guys who live alone (or with
understanding roommates or partners) should try to be bare a few hours every
day. Sometimes just sleeping in the buff is the easiest way to air the manhood
out.
Use
a moisturizing member health crème. Fight dry skin and the resulting male organ odor by
daily applying a top drawer member health crème (health professionals
recommend Man1 Man Oil, which is clinically proven mild and safe for skin)
after washing. For best results, pick a crème that contains both a high-end
emollient (such as Shea butter) and a natural hydrator (such as vitamin E) to
create a “moisture lock” to keep oils in. It also helps if the crème contains
alpha lipoic acid, a powerful antioxidant that discourages free radicals and
the damaging oxidative stress they can cause to sensitive male organ skin.
Visit http://www.menshealthfirst.com for additional information on most common manhood health
issues, tips on improving male organ sensitivity and what to do to maintain a
healthy male member. John Dugan is a professional writer who specializes in
men's health issues and is an ongoing contributing writer to numerous websites.