Don’t neglect your “assets”!

26.03.2012 | By: T. B.

Taking care of a healthy body also includes the private parts. Make sure your sexual organs are healthy!

Hygiene of the penis means thorough washing and drying of the penis. (PhotoXpress)

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People who aren’t sexually active aren’t safe from all diseases and problems which happen to their sexual organs because not all diseases are sexually transmitted. Preventing some diseases or possible problems in sexuality starts with taking care of your sexual organs.

What kind of hygiene is appropriate to keep your penis healthy?

The same principle applies to men as to women – less is more. Washing the penis too often with soap does more damage than good. Uncircumcised men should also wash their penis only with running water and wipe it thoroughly. Conscientious and thorough cleaning is especially important for men with an uncircumcised penis. Serial circumcision of penises has no firm scientific foundation, but circumcision is definitely recommendable if skin that’s too tight (phimosis) prevents appropriate hygiene of the penis. Smegma (collection of dead skin, gland secretions and bacteria) gathers under the prepuce, which can lead to inflammations. Washing the penis too often (and not enough) is connected to penis inflammations. Salt water is appropriate when the penis has to be cleaned more thoroughly. Always wipe the penis thoroughly after washing it. A clean and dry environment is best for the penis. Appropriate hygiene of the penis supposedly also has a preventive effect against penile cancer.

Cool down your crotch

The biggest enemy of male fertility, which men can greatly influence themselves, is the temperature of the crotch. Testicles which are too close to the body get overheated and overheated testicles produce less sperms. Constant sitting brings on increased temperature and affects the ability of a man to impregnate a woman. Another danger is represented by laptops. Loose clothes are important because they make sure the temperature of the testicles is a few degrees below body temperature. Testicles don’t get overheated only due to clothes. Men who want children should also avoid saunas, hot tubs and any environments which might overheat their testicles. The sperm count should return back to normal after about a week of being exposed to high temperatures.

Don’t smoke, for your penis’s sake!

Smoking has many bad side effects. The consequences of smoking are also exhibited on the penis. Men who smoke have greater chances of getting penile cancer. Those people with HPV who also smoke, have four times more of a chance of getting penile cancer than non-smokers. Smoking also affects the low sperm count in semen.

More alcohol = less testosterone

Alcohol gives you courage, but going overboard takes away the ability. Alcohol also has long-term effects on sexuality. It can reduce the testosterone level in your body. The consequences of having less testosterone in your body are bigger breasts and smaller testicles.

More fertility and potency with sport

Regular exercise has several positive consequences on sexuality. Exercising keeps you fit. You can get the figure you want, which also gives you self-confidence in sexuality. Regularly exercising a couple times a week makes sure you regularly produce sperm. Exaggerating with the exercise can have exactly the opposite effect. If you exercise too much, hormones which cause the lack of testosterone can start being secreted.