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10 Tips To Keep Your Penis Clean

Your body is your temple and it should be kept clean at all times. Keeping your body parts clean and dry will prevent any sort of infection or disease. Most men think that soap and water is enough to keep their private region clean. However, according to experts, it takes more than a nice scented soap and water to clean the genital area.

Like all the parts of your body, the penis along with the testicles and the groin need special attention. These parts of your body too get dirty and infections are at its peak since it is situated close to the anus. To clean the penis, and keep it away from infection causing bacteria, there a few tips every man has to follow.

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On the other hand, this region in the body produces more sweat therefore it becomes a breeding ground for fungus and bacteria.

Here are some of the best tips to keep your penis clean and healthy.

First Step To Cleaning

First Step To Cleaning

The skin around your penis is highly sensitive, so a lot of care and patience needs to be taken while cleaning the region. While cleaning the penis, wash the groin and testicles with a moisturising soap.

How To Wash

How To Wash

To get rid of the bacteria and dirt it is best to use warm water while washing your manhood. Lather the soap in the palm of your hands and spread it evenly on the region in a gentle manner. Rinse the penis well. It is essential to wash up after a workout as sweat can lead to infections and smell.

Get A Trim

Get A Trim

One of the ways to clean your penis is to get a trim. Shaving or trimming the pubic hair is important as it helps to keep sweat at bay. If you don't trim the region the hair shaft will collect skin cells, sebum and sweat thus, making it a breeding ground for infection causing bacteria.

Before & After Lovemaking

Before & After Lovemaking

Most men forget to wash before and after lovemaking. It is highly recommended that both partners should wash the genital region post a session. Failing to clean the region will allow the fluids from the penis to dry up and cause deadly infections. Rinse your area with warm water and a moisturising soap.

For The Naughty Men

For The Naughty Men

To clean the penis after masturbation too is important. Avoiding it will lead to a foul smell and fungi growth.

For The Uncircumcised

For The Uncircumcised

If you are uncircumcised, it is recommended that you take good care of your penis. To keep it clean, you need to pull the foreskin down and clean under the skin well. Be careful and gentle. This genital tip is important as this area under your foreskin is prone to the collection of bacteria and smegma.

Set Them Free

Set Them Free

The entire day they are wrapped firmly in your underwear, so at night allow them to be free. By doing so,your penis is aired out for a few hours through the night thus helping it to stay sweat free. It is one of the perfect ways to keep your penis clean and safe from any sweat infections.

Foul Smell

Foul Smell

If you fail to wash your foreskin a cheesy looking substance called smegma might accumulate causing a foul smell. This smegma is not any infection or bacteria. It is a natural lubricant made out of skin oils and shed skin cells. This smegma has to be washed properly as it can lead to redness or swelling in the penis along with a foul smell.

Underwear World

Underwear World

Make it a point to wash your underwear everyday. Along with this, wear a clean dry cotton underwear. Avoid satin and other kinds of fabric.

Keep A Check On Your Little Man

Keep A Check On Your Little Man

Once in a month, it is important to also check your little man. Check the testicles for lumps after a warm bath or shower.

Story first published: Monday, July 20, 2015, 16:52 [IST]
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