Why Jock Itch Might Lead to Lower Sensual Drive
Jock itch. It’s not a welcome visitor for
any guy. Even when a dude is really cautious and careful about his male organ health, doing everything
he can to avoid an itchy manhood, he might still end up with a lousy case of
jock itch. And while guys all know about the itchiness and discomfort that come
with this condition, not all are aware that jock itch also has the potential to
affect a guy’s sensual drive – and not in a positive way.
What
it is
Known
among the medical community by the name tinea cruris, jock itch is a common
fungal infection that affects areas of the body covered by or in close
proximity to the area where an athletic supporter is commonly worn. In other
words, the manhood, sacks, inner thighs and buttocks are the most common sites
afflicted by jock itch.
It
presents itself as a red, itchy rash; frequently the rash is ring-shaped and
around the circumference. Often it is redder on the edges and a lighter red on
the interior of the ring. Sometimes the ring will have a half-moon shape rather
than being round.
Fortunately,
jock itch is not serious; however, it can bring forth an itchy manhood that is
extremely annoying. In some cases, a man can scratch the itch so ferociously
that the area can become infected.
Jock
itch is highly contagious and caused by the same fungus that causes athlete’s
foot. So, for example, a man may get it from sharing a towel or clothing of a
man with the fungus (either in the form of jock itch or athlete’s foot).
The
sensual drive connection
A man
with jock itch may find that it has a negative effect on his sensual drive.
Often the reason for this is psychological. When a man has a male organ or
midsection area that sports examples of tinea cruris, it may deter any
potential partners from engaging with him. It may also make a man feel
self-conscious and worried that his formerly glorious member has become
diseased-looking and unattractive. This can in turn make him feel unappealing,
a sentiment that may stay with him even after visible signs of the condition
have disappeared. His sensual drive may suffer as a result.
However,
sometimes the decrease in sensual drive may be due to the treatment employed to
rid himself of his jock itch.
Many
doctors recommend the use antifungal powders or creams as a means of treatment.
These are often very effective. But at least two common antifungal medications
– clotrimazole and ketoconazole, which are found in many medications – can be
lower sensual drive culprits.
Why?
Although large scale studies have not been conducted, animal studies do
indicate that use of these ingredients in males can lower male hormone levels.
Male hormone is created mostly in the sacks and plays a significant role in
bone density, muscle development, fat distribution and, of course, sensual
drive. Essentially, the more male hormone a man produces, the heartier his
sensual appetite.
Fortunately,
the effects of these medications on male hormone are temporary; after
discontinuation of the treatment, a man should see his sensual drive return to
normal – and, of course, not all men will see an appreciable difference.
Treating
jock itch is crucial, even if the sensual drive is temporarily affected. The
itchiness associated with jock itch is often alleviated through the use of a
superior male organ health crème (health professionals recommend
Man1 Man Oil, which is clinically
proven mild and safe for skin) with
a combination of a high-end emollient (such as Shea butter) and a natural
hydrator (such as vitamin E). These two ingredients hydrate the skin and create
a moisture lock which helps reduce common itching. Keeping the male organ skin
healthy through the use of a powerful antioxidant is also advised. A crème with
the antioxidant alpha lipoic acid is well poised to fight the free radicals
that cause oxidative stress in manhood skin cells.
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