As it is with every other body part that must be taken care of, the penis should not be exempted from this practice....CONTINUE READING
Penile health encompasses the general wellbeing of this organ, as well as fertility. It’s not just about sexually transmitted diseases or infections (STDs & STIs) and erectile dysfunction (ED).
Factors that can affect your penis health may result from hygiene practices, choice of lifestyle, and other health conditions.
The following are ways to care for your penis:
1. Hygiene: Good hygiene is essential for penile health. Gently washing the penis and groin area is good practice.
Improper hygienic practices can build up an oily and irritating substance that usually occurs below the foreskin (smegma). When smegma builds up over time, it can result in inflammation of the head of the penis.
Whenever you take your bathe, make sure you:
—Wash off the sweat around the penis, as well as the skin between your thighs.
—Wash the penile shaft gently
-If uncircumcised, carefully pull back the foreskin and wash it. So to prevent conditions like balanitis and smegma build-up.
—Gently wash the scrotum and its environs.
—Wash your perineum (the area between the scrotum and the anus).
As you wash, look out for unusual discharge, rashes, blisters, warts as these could be symptoms of sexually transmitted infections.
Use warm water and unscented soap to wash the pubic region. Scrub it gently, as the surrounding skin gets irritated easily.
2. Maintain a healthy and balanced diet: Consuming foods that may boost your testosterone levels and improve your fertility is key.
3. Avoid tobacco:
Research has proven that smoking has a great effect on fertility rates. Smoking is a lifestyle that improves one’s chances of developing erectile dysfunction(ED).
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