Male Organ Health and the Gym: Germs to Watch Out For
Maintaining that buff body a guy has worked so hard for means
frequent visits to the gym. But frequent visits to the gym also hold the
potential to negatively impact male organ health. Clearly, there can’t be a
choice between overall body fitness and male organ health; therefore, proper male organ care demands that a man be aware of the
possible threats that a trip to the gym holds for his junk so that he can take
steps to protect it.
Germs
Germs are everywhere; that’s simply a
fact of life. But a gymnasium is likely to have more than its share of germs.
Add to this the fact that all that working out creates sweat, which is a vessel
for spreading germs, and one can see how the germ quotient can multiply. And
then when one adds in that a man may frequently be unclothed in parts of the
gym, making the spread of those germs to his equipment even more likely, it may
seem a wonder that a man ever leaves a workout without a new itch or rash.
So what are some of the male organ
health threats that a guy needs to be on the lookout for while doing his cardio
or sweating it out in the sauna?
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Fungus. Candida is the nasty yeast that can be a
bane for many men (and women). Candida breeds easily in hot, moist
environments: sound familiar? It looks unappealing, with a red rash or patches
of raw skin; as bad as it can look, it itches even worse. Ringworm, another
fungal infection, has scaly ring-shaped patches that can be as large as
quarter-sized and look rather disgusting. Jock itch is a form of fungal
infection that is far too well known to men.
It’s easy for fungus to be passed on
from another man’s foot or from other areas of bare, infected skin. In a humid
locker room or steamy sauna, it can linger so that an unsuspecting man may
contract it merely from stepping or sitting in the wrong place.
- HPV. The human papillomavirus has been much
in the news in recent years as more and more people become aware of its
existence. The virus generally presents as warts. The warts can appear
anywhere, but the feet and male organ are popular locations. It’s important to
identify HPV so that treatment can be started. The treatment doesn’t cure the
disease, but it contains and manages it. More importantly, it can keep it from
developing into cancer. It’s true that HPV is most frequently “caught”
through sensual contact, but it can be spread from locker rooms, saunas and
showers as well.
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Staph. This bacterium is notorious for the skin infections it can
cause. Most of the time, staph infections are relatively harmless, but in some
cases it can develop into something serious. It’s possible to contract staph
from a contaminated surface like a workout machine, but one is more likely to
contract it from sharing a towel or clothing with a man who has it.
There are a number of other possible
germ-related issues that can develop, but these three point to a few steps a
man can take to prevent infection:
- Wear sandals or flip flops in the
locker room as much as possible.
- Sit on a clean towel when possible.
- Do not share towels, razors, shirts,
etc. with another guy. And never share underwear!
Maintaining male organ health at the gym
also involves regularly using a superior male
organ health crème (health professionals recommend Man1 Man Oil).
The appropriate crème can help relieve many symptoms associated with
candida and staph. If the crème contains both a high-end emollient such as Shea
butter and a natural hydrator like vitamin E, it can alleviate common itchiness
and soreness. It’s also advisable to use a crème with vitamin D, which fights
disease and helps enable good cell functionality.
Visit http://www.menshealthfirst.com for additional information on most common
manhood health issues, tips on improving member sensitivity and what to do to
maintain a healthy male organ. John Dugan is a professional writer who
specializes in men's health issues and is an ongoing contributing writer to
numerous websites.