How many men have undressed and suddenly found a musty smell assaulting their nostrils? “Can it really be me?” they think, and all too often it is. Severe penis odor is a huge turnoff for partners and potential partners, and a very common penile health problem. And for many men, penis odor is especially strong after sex. For these men, taking steps to lessen or eliminate post-sex penile odor can make a world of difference to the overall attractiveness of their penis.

makes sense

Of course, it makes sense that a penis would have a certain smell around it. After all, for far too many hours a day, the average penis is kept locked up behind not one, but two layers of clothing. And often one or both layers are very tight. This creates a situation where heat builds up, followed by sweat, which activates the bacteria that cause unpleasant odours. The layer of pubic hair and hair on your balls also provides added insulation, increasing your heat quotient and resulting sweat.

In other words, a guy is already entering a sexual situation with the potential to be overripe in the penis odor department. Several things happen during sexual intercourse that can aggravate the problem.

– More heat. There’s a reason sex is often classified as “hot and heavy” when it’s intense. Significant heat is often generated during sex, especially penetrative sex. And since the penis is usually in a closed situation, inside a vagina or anus, that only adds to the heat and sweat.

– The smell of another person. Also, during sexual intercourse, the penis comes into very direct skin-to-skin contact with another person’s body odors. Bacteria on your person are transmitted to the penis. Also, in many cases, there may be other factors, such as a yeast infection, that can significantly add to the odor problem.

– fluids. And of course, fluid exchanges come with their own odors. Whether it’s a man’s own semen drying on his penis or a partner’s vaginal fluids, they can add to the problem of penile odor.

Steps to follow

So what are some common sense steps to help decrease post se penis odor?

– Start clean. The less penis odor you bring to sex, the less you’ll take with you after sex. Practice good penile hygiene rules of thumb, such as washing regularly, including under the foreskin, for intact men. Before the appointment, put on clean clothes, including underwear.

– Consider shaving. Many men who shave their pubic area report that penis odor is less persistent. This may be because less insulation generates less heat, but it’s also likely that thick hair traps and holds more odors overall.

– Use a condom. A condom not only helps prevent the spread of sexually transmitted infections, but also prevents many odor-causing bacteria from coming into contact with the skin of the penis. It won’t suck them all in, but it should help.

– Finish clean. A man does not need to jump out of bed and run to the bathroom as soon as he has completed his sexual mission, but he should make sure that he washes up before getting dressed again or falling asleep. Washing out post-sex odors as soon as possible is the best way to prevent them from burying themselves and settling in your midsection.

– Protect against penis odor after sex by regularly applying a penis health cream from the top drawer (Health professionals recommend Man 1 Man Oil, which is clinically proven to be gentle and safe for skin.). To be most effective, the cream must be in contact with vitamin A, which has antibacterial properties that can combat persistent penile odour. It is also advisable to select a cream with a powerful antioxidant, of which alpha lipoic acid is excellent. The antioxidant helps strengthen the skin of the penis by fighting the elements that cause oxidative damage to the skin.