When Male Organ Odor is Due to TMAU
Coupling is both a sensual and sensory experience,
so it’s not unusual for a man to want to make sure nothing about him is
offensive to a partner’s senses. Unfortunately, in all too many cases, a man is
prone to carrying a certain level of male organ odor around with him. When that
odor level is high, it can be a significant turn-off to bedmates. In most
cases, paying proper attention to basic male organ health and hygiene
can prevent or treat off-putting male organ odor. But there are some instances
in which more extensive steps may need to be taken. Such is the case when that
male organ odor is due to a condition known as TMAU.
About
TMAU
TMAU
is short for trimethylaminuria, a metabolic disorder often called “fish odor
syndrome” or “fish malodor syndrome.” While TMAU is much more often found in
women, it can occur in men.
It’s
actually surprising that TMAU is more common in women, for the disorder is a
genetic condition and the likelihood of a man inheriting it is as equal as it
is for a woman. In both cases, if both of a person’s parents carry the gene,
there is a 25% chance that a child will have TMAU. It’s theorized that the
reason more women seem to have TMAU is because something exacerbates the TMAU
to make it more pronounced. Many theories believe it is the higher levels of
estrogen in women that “worsens” the condition. Similarly, it’s thought that
perhaps men with symptomatic TMAU have both the genes and higher levels of
estrogen than the general male population has.
How
it works
Whatever
the reason for the variation between genders, TMAU works in the same way.
Trimethylamine is an organic compound used in food digestion, during which it
is converted into trimethylamine oxide. When this conversion does not occur,
trimethylamine hangs out in the body until it is disposed of through sweat,
breath and urine. When unconverted, trimethylamine has a very strong fishy
odor, which becomes pronounced when it leaves the body.
In
men, this can create a strong body odor, and an especially strong male organ
odor, due to the heavy sweating common in the male member area as well as to
deposits of urine which remain on the member after urination.
TMAU
is entirely benign, but the intense odor associated with it can cause many men
to feel embarrassed or nervous. Men who suspect their male organ odor (or other
body odor) may be due to TMAU should ask their doctor for what is called a
“choline load” test.
TMAU
does not have a cure, but many men find that dietary changes can help reduce
the odor. This involves avoiding foods such as eggs, beans, fish, and red meat
which are associated with TMAU. (Working with a nutritionist is advised if this
route is taken.)
Some
men have found antibiotics somewhat helpful in fighting TMAU, and at least one
study found that incorporating charcoal and copper chlorophyllin supplements
produced positive results for many participants.
Male
organ odor caused by TMAU may also lessen if other sources of manhood odor are
attacked, and using an exceptional member health crème (health professionals
recommend Man1 Man Oil, which is clinically proven mild and safe for skin) may
help with this. The best crème will therefore be one with vitamin A, with
anti-bacterial properties which attack one of the primary sources of everyday
persistent male organ odor. The more resilient the manhood skin, the better
able it will be to resist odor as well. For that reason, the crème should also
include alpha lipoic acid, an antioxidant that fights the free radicals that
can lead to unwanted oxidative stress.
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