Just as we take care of oral hygiene and the hygiene of the whole body, so it is extremely important to properly care for the intimate region.

It surprises how many men do not take care of their intimate hygiene. Not only can you damage your health, but you can also put your partner in danger, say experts in the field of sexual health.

Intimate hygiene means proper cleaning of the penis, scrotum and anus. This region should be cleaned once a day. Do not try cleaning the area inside the urethra, as this can cause serious damage.

How to follow the sexual organ

Whenever you take a shower or bath, wash your penis with warm water. If you have a cuticle, gently pull it back and wash the surface under it.

Special care should be taken to visit the uncircumcised penis, to make sure that the tip of your full organ is clean. You can achieve this by releasing warm water as a lubricant and gently pulling the cuticle.

If you do not clean this region adequately, you can lead to the appearance of smegma (cheesy, whitish mass formed by the deposition of dead cells, skin oils and moisture), causing bad odours and an increased risk of infection, redness and swelling at the tip of the penis. This phenomenon is called balanitis.

It is important to return the cuticle to its original position when you have finished cleaning and drying this area.

Circumcised men must also be careful when cleaning their penis.

It is best to use only water

Do not use soaps and shower gels, and if you really can’t stand without soap, then choose a mild soap that will not cause skin irritation.

Be careful when using talcum powder and deodorant, because they can also lead to irritation.

This region should be washed once a day, as well as after sexual intercourse, even if you use a condom, to prevent the growth of bacteria and unpleasant odours.

If you have an infection, you tell your partner how to take special measures, such as using a condom.

If you use sexual aids during intercourse, then you should also clean them after sex, and many manufacturers of sexy toys provide wipes or cleaning equipment after use.

Washing your hands should be a daily part of genital hygiene, so wash them after going to the toilet.

Wash the testicles

It is very important to wash the entire region and testicles every day because sweat and hair can produce a strong and unpleasant odour. Wearing wide cotton boxers can help prevent sweating and unwanted odours.

Remember to examine your testicles once a month and make sure you do not have any unusual lumps or swelling.