Ease the Sweat to Alleviate Penile Itching
October 30, 2017When a man is out and about - which is probably most of his usual day, whether weekdays or weekends - he is likely wearing at least two layers of clothing: underwear and outerwear. Depending upon the season or the event, he might be wearing more than that. So it’s understandable that a great deal of sweat can accumulate throughout the day in the area around his penis. Usually, good penis care takes care of that problem with a simple cleansing. But for some guys, that sweat turns into an itchy mess. Penile itching as a result of sweat is one of the main reasons most guys feel the need to scratch throughout the day!
Therefore, it stands to reason that a guy can cut down significantly on penile itching by simply cutting down on the sweat he has to deal with down there. But how can he do that?
How to stop the sweat
It’s important to remember that a guy doesn’t want to stop the sweat completely, as it’s important for the body to function properly. Sweat glands work to cool the body down, as well as to remove some waste products from it. In fact, not sweating is usually a sign of a serious medical problem that requires immediate attention.
However, most men have the opposite problem, in that they are drenched with sweat in certain areas, especially underneath several layers of clothing. The sweat glands on and around the penis can release plenty of sweat throughout the day. Here’s how to prevent it from building up:
1) Choose underwear wisely. Tight underwear forms a compression of the area, which might feel good at first, but can lead to a serious sweat situation by the end of the day. Look for underwear that are loose and breathable, such as boxer briefs. Better yet, choose underwear with a wicking fabric that will pull the sweat away from the skin.
2) Air things out. One of the best ways to avoid an itchy penis is to let everything swing free. When in the privacy of home, take off all the clothes and walk around bare. Sleeping in the buff can also provide lots of time for air to circulate around the equipment. This will help ensure a man wakes up dry and fresh in the morning.
3) Shave things down there. The hair around the penis area traps in heat and moisture, as well as sweat that trickles down through it. As the sweat accumulates, it starts to smell rather rank. But besides that, it leads to serious itching. Shaving the area can help the wicking underwear do its work and get rid of the sweat before it has a chance to settle in and dry on the skin.
4) Change clothes often. A guy might be tempted to simply wear his workout clothes home from the gym, or might choose to go back to work right after his lunchtime game of pickup basketball. This is almost always a bad idea, as that sweat will then have a chance to sit around, gain some odor and of course, make his itchy manhood even more of a problem. Changing clothes after any sort of sweaty activity is a good idea.
After a man steps out of a shower feeling clean and fresh, he can hold onto that feeling a little longer with a small bit of penis health crème (health professionals recommend Man 1 Man Oil, which is clinically proven mild and safe for skin) . He should look specifically for a crème that contains vitamin A. Also known as retinol, vitamin A is a powerhouse in fighting against penis odor that might result from sweat. Penile itching can also be alleviated with the use of Shea butter and vitamin E, two hydrating partners that keep skin smooth and supple.
Posted by John Dugan. Posted In : Men's Health
