How to Clean Your Penis
Choose a mild soap., Take a shower or bath., Wash the penis., Keep it clean., Understand foreskin care.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Choose a mild soap.
Many soaps contain perfumes that may irritate sensitive skin, and some contain cleaning agents too harsh for use on the genitals.
For best results, choose a mild, unscented soap meant for use on the body (in other words, do not choose hand soap).If you have sensitive skin, ask your doctor or dermatologist about choosing a soap that's right for you. -
Step 2: Take a shower or bath.
Use warm water, rather than hot water, to avoid burning or irritating your genitals and the rest of your body.Shower as you normally would, washing all over with warm water and the mild, unscented soap you've chosen. , Lather up your choice of mild, unscented soap between your hands, and apply it to the testicles and shaft of the penis.
The key thing to remember with an uncircumcised penis is to wash under the foreskin.Gently pull the foreskin back as far as it will go.
Do not force the foreskin past its natural point, as this may damage the penis and cause scar tissue to develop.Apply soap under the foreskin, and thoroughly rinse away all the soap and any debris that may have collected.Return the foreskin back to its natural position., Personal hygiene is important, but doctors warn against over-washing the penis.
Washing too frequently, especially with soap or shower gel, can cause soreness and irritation.You should also thoroughly dry the penis after showering.
If you use talc or body powder on your testicles, resist the urge to powder the penis.
If talc gets under the foreskin, it can cause irritation and discomfort.If you use talc powder, you may want to switch to a cornstarch-based powder instead.
There may be a link between talcum powder and ovarian cancer in women— so if you have vaginal sex with a woman and have talc powder on your penis, you may be putting her at risk. , With proper care and hygiene, having an uncircumcised penis does not present any significant health problems; however, failure to clean under the foreskin can cause a buildup of oils and debris, called "smegma."Other common foreskin problems include: inflammation, usually caused by forced retraction and irritants like harsh or perfumed soapinfection, such as posthitis and balanitis, typically caused by poor hygiene and unwashed smegma build-up -
Step 3: Wash the penis.
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Step 4: Keep it clean.
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Step 5: Understand foreskin care.
Detailed Guide
Many soaps contain perfumes that may irritate sensitive skin, and some contain cleaning agents too harsh for use on the genitals.
For best results, choose a mild, unscented soap meant for use on the body (in other words, do not choose hand soap).If you have sensitive skin, ask your doctor or dermatologist about choosing a soap that's right for you.
Use warm water, rather than hot water, to avoid burning or irritating your genitals and the rest of your body.Shower as you normally would, washing all over with warm water and the mild, unscented soap you've chosen. , Lather up your choice of mild, unscented soap between your hands, and apply it to the testicles and shaft of the penis.
The key thing to remember with an uncircumcised penis is to wash under the foreskin.Gently pull the foreskin back as far as it will go.
Do not force the foreskin past its natural point, as this may damage the penis and cause scar tissue to develop.Apply soap under the foreskin, and thoroughly rinse away all the soap and any debris that may have collected.Return the foreskin back to its natural position., Personal hygiene is important, but doctors warn against over-washing the penis.
Washing too frequently, especially with soap or shower gel, can cause soreness and irritation.You should also thoroughly dry the penis after showering.
If you use talc or body powder on your testicles, resist the urge to powder the penis.
If talc gets under the foreskin, it can cause irritation and discomfort.If you use talc powder, you may want to switch to a cornstarch-based powder instead.
There may be a link between talcum powder and ovarian cancer in women— so if you have vaginal sex with a woman and have talc powder on your penis, you may be putting her at risk. , With proper care and hygiene, having an uncircumcised penis does not present any significant health problems; however, failure to clean under the foreskin can cause a buildup of oils and debris, called "smegma."Other common foreskin problems include: inflammation, usually caused by forced retraction and irritants like harsh or perfumed soapinfection, such as posthitis and balanitis, typically caused by poor hygiene and unwashed smegma build-up
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