A raw penis is not a happy penis (although it may have been quite happy engaging in activities, such as a marathon sex escapade that account for the rawness), so avoiding a raw state is advisable. There can be any number of reasons for a raw penis, but overuse or improper use are among the most common. In order to practice proper penis care, it is in a man's best interests to take measures to prevent rawness when possible.

For example, on those occasions when a man is going to be involved in a marathon sex session - whether alone with his own hand or in the tight embrace of a partner - he really needs to take steps to keep subsequent penile soreness to a minimum.

For example:

Use ample lubrication. This is absolutely essential. Whether engaging in round after round of masturbation or bout after bout of partner sex, a man simply must keep his penis well-lubricated. Yes, the manhood does provide some natural lubrication (as does the female organ), but when participating in a marathon sex session, it's asking too much of the body to do all the work on its own. The wise man will experiment with several different options in advance to find out what works best for his tool - and for his partner's accommodations as well.

Get rest beforehand. A guy needs to make sure he’s well-rested before embarking on a marathon session. Getting proper sleep is not going to have a direct effect on the soreness of the penis, but it can have an indirect effect: If a guy is fatigued, he’s more likely to overexert himself or make a bad judgement call concerning, say, angle of entry, which could prove painful both to himself and his partner.

Wear condoms. Clearly, wearing condoms is a good idea to prevent spread of infections, but even if one is having a marathon as part of a long-term monogamous relationship, it’s a good idea to wear condoms at least part of the time. The extra layer of protection will help to cut down on friction, which can decrease potential rawness. Even if the sex one is having is strictly with oneself, wearing a condom every so often can help keep the skin feeling fresher.

Switch positions. Sex is wonderful and incredible, but in a marathon session it can get a bit monotonous. Most people in it for the long haul will change positions occasionally (or frequently) just to keep things spicy. However, in addition to warding off monotony, trying different positions means that the friction on the penis will be shifted to different areas. Spreading the friction out in this way makes it less likely that intense soreness will occur.

Switch hands. When masturbating long term, switch things up, for the same reason one changes positions in marathon partner sex. At the very least change hands, but also consider concentrating on different sections of the manhood or going beyond the hands to utilize scarves, gloves, vaginal substitutes, etc.

Air things out. Every hour or so, take some time to just break apart from each other and let the genitals have some airing out time. (It’ll also give a guy a few minutes to get his firmness factor in gear again.)

A raw penis is a raw deal, and even preventive measures don’t always guarantee a lack of penile soreness after a marathon in bed. That’s why men need to regularly use a first-class penis health crème (health professionals recommend Man1 Man Oil). A sore penis needs to be pampered, and liberally applying a crème with soothing natural moisturizers such as Shea butter and vitamin E is just the ticket. It’s a plus if the crème also includes a potent antioxidant like alpha lipoic acid, which offsets harmful oxidative processes and shores up the penile skin cells. And if vitamin D is also found in the crème, so much the better; this is the "miracle" vitamin that is tops at enabling cell functionality after a marathon session has left the penis raw and sore - if very happy.