Swollen, Red Male Organ? Balanitis May be Caused by Bacteria
by John Dugan OwnerMonitoring
male organ health is important for all men. Often a man will notice that he has
developed a rather red male organ, or more specifically that the head of the
member has reddened or has red patches around it. This is often a sign of
balanitis, a fairly common condition, especially among men whose prepuce is
intact. There are many causes of balanitis, with a yeast infection being the
most common; however, bacteria can also play a big role in creating a red male
organ from balanitis.
Balanitis
As mentioned, men with a prepuce are more likely to contract balanitis
than men who are circumcised. And some studies indicate that men with an
especially long prepuce may be even more at risk of balanitis. We’ll look at
why that might be the case after learning a little more about balanitis.
Balanitis is, simply put, an inflammation of the head of the
member, typically caused by an infection of some sort. In addition to a red
male organ, common symptoms include an itching or burning sensation in the
manhood and/or a white or yellowish, clumpy discharge in the area. Often there
is an unpleasant smell as well. In most cases, balanitis is not considered
serious, especially if it is treated early, and most cases respond quickly to
treatment, typically clearing up in 3 to 5 days after treatment has
begun.
Hygiene
As mentioned, bacteria is often a cause of balanitis, which is why
monitoring male organ health and practicing good male organ hygiene is so
important. One reason that balanitis is more common among uncircumcised men is
that it can be more challenging to clean the manhood skin underneath the
prepuce – and this problem can become more pronounced with longer prepuce,
which may be difficult to retract all the way. At least one study has found
that men who are circumcised tend to have fewer anaerobic bacteria, which is
more likely to cause balanitis, than men who are intact. Cleaning underneath
the prepuce regularly is one excellent way to keep away the bacteria that can
cause balanitis.
This includes cleaning the member after coupling. Studies have
also found that the same kind of anaerobic bacteria responsible for a bacterial
infection in the female organ is also a cause of balanitis – so that male and
female partners who are infected can spread the bacteria between each other. So
washing soon after coupling can help decrease the chances of balanitis.
There are other things a guy can do to help decrease bacteria on
the manhood. One of the most important is changing underwear regularly. A clean
pair every day is necessary – and changing more than once a day is a good idea
during times when a guy is going to sweat more (such as when working out,
playing a game of football, etc.) It also helps to wear looser
underwear and pants, rather than tight ones, and to choose fabrics that are
lightweight and can “breathe” better.
Some guys may choose an antibacterial soap to help keep away the
red male organ caused by balanitis, but sometimes such soaps may be harsh on
delicate male member skin. An alternative may be to daily apply a first class
male organ health crème (health professionals recommend Man 1 Man Oil,
which is clinically proven mild and safe for skin) instead (or in
addition to the soap). In such cases, be sure that the crème contains
vitamin A, which is well known for its potent antibacterial properties. As a
bonus, vitamin A also helps to fight unpleasant and persistent manhood odor.
The best crème should also include a range of other vitamins, such as B5, C, D
and E, which together can help maintain male organ health at an appropriate
level.
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