Going to the beach, going on a hike, mowing the lawn – come summer, a guy can’t help but spend a lot more time outdoors. After all, that’s what the season is for. But along with all the positives of summer, there are also negatives. And for many men, a summer rash on the penis is one of those irritants. Even when a man is at the top of his penis health game, he can proudly push his trunks to find red, scaly, or unattractive penile skin.
With that in mind, let’s take a look at some of the things a man can do to help keep a penis rash under control while still enjoying the lazy, misty days of summer.
– Opt for light colors and light fabrics. One of the main causes of skin rashes in the summer is sweat from excess heat. This can be especially true in the case of a penile rash, as the double whammy of underwear plus a pair of pants can significantly increase your crotch heat quotient. Wearing lightweight pants can help keep the heat down, as can wearing lighter colors that don’t absorb as much heat. Some guys may also consider ditching underwear to stay cooler; that’s one option, but sometimes exposing the sensitive skin of the penis to the fabric of the pants can cause its own irritation.
– Go loose. It also helps if the clothes a guy wears are not that tight. Looser pants give the man a chance to breathe and keep his basement a little cooler.
– Take off your cycling shorts quickly. Compression shorts are great for biking and other sports, but they really add to the heat level, so much so that in the summer they can actively encourage folliculitis to develop. Folliculitis are infected hair follicles that create red spots that resemble a rash. So ditch the shorts ASAP and jump into a nice shower for added protection.
– Be careful with the chlorine levels in the pool. Most public pools are maintained at an appropriate chlorine level, but many pools in a person’s backyard may not. Too much chlorine can dry out the skin or cause an allergic reaction, both of which can lead to a rash on the penis in some men. Too little can allow bacteria or parasites to thrive, which in turn can also cause skin rashes.
– Go to extremes. To keep sweat (and the chance of resulting rashes) to a minimum, try to schedule outdoor summer activities earlier or later in the day. The heat will be lower in the morning or at night than at noon.
– Choose cleaners. Going to the beach or pool often means using the facility’s shower afterward, which may include using your soap and shampoo. When possible, a man should bring his own, which hopefully he already knows doesn’t cause a rash on his penis. Harsh commercial cleansers and soaps, such as those used in a group shower, often create penile skin problems.
– Be careful with the tan all over. Nude sunbathing, whether on the beach or in a tanning salon, exposes the sensitive skin of the penis to the unknown rays of the sun (or a reasonable facsimile). Burning is the obvious risk, but more limited exposure can also create dryness, which can turn scaly and rashy in no time.
Summer doesn’t have to mean a bout of penile rash, especially if a man is just taking basic precautions. This includes regular application of a premium penis health cream. (Health professionals recommend Man1 Man Oil, which is clinically proven to be gentle and safe for the skin). Healthy penis skin is more resistant to rashes, so choose a cream that provides a wide range of beneficial vitamins, including A, B5, C, D, and E. While a man is at it, he should make sure the cream also include L-arginine. This valuable amino acid helps support the process by which penile blood vessels can open properly to accommodate the increased blood flow essential for superior penile activity.
