Every man, sometime or another, wants to experience oral pleasure.
Critical to getting that experience is proper penis health, but so many men take it lightly and think just using soap and water ensures the organ is clean.
This is false; there is much more involved in taking care of the male pubic area.
Here are some tips to keep the penis clean
Gently wash the penis with warm water each day when you’re having a shower or bath.
If you have a foreskin, pull it back gently and wash underneath.
If you don’t wash underneath the foreskin correctly, a cheesy-looking substance called smegma may begin to gather.
Notably, no woman wants to experience this during oral pleasure.
Though smegma is a natural lubricant that keeps the penis moist, if smegma builds up in the foreskin, it can start to smell, stop you easily pulling your foreskin back, and become a breeding ground for bacteria.
This can cause redness and swelling of the head of your penis, called balanitis.
It is also important to note that, you should never try to pull back the foreskin of a baby or young boy with force, as this could be painful and cause harm. ²Their foreskin might still be attached to the head of the penis and will therefore not retract fully. At this stage of their development, there’s no need to clean inside the foreskin.
How to avoid getting a sore penis
Washing your penis too much with soap and shower gels can cause soreness. To wash your penis once a day with warm water and then dry it gently is enough to maintain good hygiene.
If you want to use soap, choose a mild or non-perfumed soap to reduce the risk of skin irritation.
It may be tempting to use talc and deodorants on your penis, but these are best avoided as they may cause irritation.
How to care for testicles and pubic area
Don’t forget to clean the base of the penis and the testicles. Sweat and hair can combine to produce a strong smell, just as unpleasant as under your armpits.
These areas need frequent washing to stop sweat from accumulating, especially as they are enclosed in underwear for most of the day.
Make sure the area between the base of the testicles and the anus is also clean and odour-free.
Look out for any unusual lumps or swellings in your testicles that weren’t there before.
– Source UK NHS
