S3x and the body parts involved in it, can be quite messy. Everyone opinions about cleanliness down there but there are some basics that apply to every man. While run-of-the-mill scrubbing up is important, s3xual hygiene entails much more than that.
The definition of s3xual hygiene, as far as I’m concerned, expands into a lot of other areas including communication with partners. With that in mind, here are 8 suggestions for how to keep your life between the sheets hygienic and healthy, no matter how dirty it gets.
Wash and Dry: Skin in a man’s genital region is not all that different from other areas of the body, so cleaning once a day is just fine. To avoid jock itch, men should take care to dry off well after swimming, bathing, and sweating. It’s also a good idea to wash up before any intercourse where the penile penetration is involved. This is nowhere near the best way to prevent the spread of infections but it may cut back the chances of transmission to some extent. For men who are uncircumcised, it is important to clean under the foreskin, making sure to wipe away any residue that has built up there. This is mostly a cleanliness issue but it can be more serious. If there is a lot of accumulation, then it becomes a substance that can also hold onto bacteria, so the risk of a s3xually transmitted infection is inflated.
The Underwear Rules: Let’s hope this tip doesn’t surprise too many people but men should change their underwear daily. This can help avoid infections, irritation, and odour. If you’ve engaged in a particularly sweaty activity, a midday change may even be warranted. Cotton is a good choice to let the boys breathe but not such a smart one for athletic situations, where something with moisture-wicking and good support is recommended.
Check Them Out: It’s good practice to get into the habit of checking your p3nis and testicles for any irregularities. Things to look for include bumps, redness, sores, blisters, and warts (although any thing that strikes you as odd is worth bringing to the attention of your doctor). Changes down there can indicates STDs, cancer, and other problems. Many lumps that men find are not serious but they should always discuss them with a medical professional to be sure.
Communicate With Your Partner: Quality communication between sexual partners is a big part of s3xual hygiene. It may be uncomfortable but talking about STDs and s3xual health issues from the start can make a big difference down the road. Ideally, partners use protection until they can both get tested and discuss the exclusivity level of their relationship. Even if this isn’t possible, using protection (and using it correctly) is a huge first step in the right direction.
Pubic Hair Has Its Purpose: In the last couple of decades, body hair for both men and women has become a grooming battleground. People didn’t do this in the past, you just accepted the way your genitals naturally had hair. Women are still significantly more likely than men to go bare down there but most everyone admits to some trimming. While this is a fairly harmless personal preference, people should know that pubic hair does serve some purpose. People believe that pubic hair may help your stuff stay clean and warm, while also adding some comfort during intercourse. Pubic hair (and armpit hair) is also believed to hold onto and diffuse pheromones, helping people attract each other.
Keep Cleaning Simple: Just about everyone has some kind of odor going on down there, no matter how much they clean. Follow the rules of cleaning once a day and after sweaty activities and you should be fine. Soap and water is all that’s needed for the job (even soap is a questionable choice for women), so don’t go hunting for any special products or deodorizers, which could simply create irritation without helping a whole lot. Anything beyond basic washing is unnecessary.
Loose Fit: Whether we’re talking about underwear or pants, a looser fit is better for your functioning down there. Restriction and overheating can both affect fertility and contribute to infection, like jock itch. It’s still important to wear supportive clothes during sports but wash yourself and your clothing if you’ve worked up a sweat in order to stay as hygienic as possible.
Check Each Other Out: Intimate partners can care for one another by checking each other for signs of infections or other sexual health problems. Oftentimes, partners are the ones who find lumps and bumps that could use attention from a medical professional. Just as with men, women should be notified of any redness, lumps, blisters, or warts. It’s important to note, however, that many STDs do not show any visual symptoms.
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