The
coming of autumn weather inspires many men to take up jogging, which is an
excellent way to stay active and healthy. Unfortunately, as with any form of
exercise, jogging also comes with some potential side effects – including the
dreaded chafed male organ. Those men that are taking up (or continuing with) a
jogging or running program need to exercise proper male organ care in order to deal with chafing and make
their physical activity experience more enjoyable.
Prevention
There are several steps a man can take to help prevent a chafed
male organ while jogging.
- Drink up. It's always important to stay hydrated when exercising, for many
reasons. When running, dehydration can add to the likelihood of chafing all
over the body, including the manhood. Therefore, it's important to drink plenty
of water before, during and after a lengthy jog.
- Avoid commando style. Some running clothes are designed to be worn without underwear,
but for the casual runner who just wears a pair of plain old gym shorts, going
commando should not be considered an option. When the member is left without
the protection provided by underwear, it rubs against the much rougher fabric
of the gym shorts – a guaranteed path to chafing.
- Think supporter. Even better than wearing briefs or boxers is to don an athletic
supporter for the outing. This not only provides protection from the manhood
rubbing against the outerwear, it also helps keep the member and sack in place
during the run. With less flopping around, there's less rubbing and less chance
of chafing. While the traditional cotton jock is an option, many men would do
better with a supporter made out of a synthetic material. Cotton absorbs sweat
and passes it on to the male organ. This can add to the likelihood of chafing.
Whatever material one chooses, the jock needs to be washed (and allowed to dry
completely) after each use.
- Choose shorts carefully. Loose clothing, such as gym shorts, may not be the best option
if one wants to prevent chafing. Tighter, snugger-fitting shorts cause less
chafing in general. Investigate whether compression or bike shorts, or some
other form of lycra-based covering, may be better. However, be sure that the
fit is not TOO tight, as this can cause circulation problems.
Chafing care
Unfortunately, even taking precautions is no guarantee that
chafing will not occur. When it does, it should be attended to promptly.
Ideally, a man wants to "air out" his package. If a
man has the option of unclothed bare for an extended period of time, he should
take advantage of it. Whether he can go bare or not, he also needs to properly
clean the area with a gentle cleanser. Care needs to be taken when drying to
ensure that a rough towel or an aggressive rubbing doesn't produce further
irritation to the member.
Of primary importance with a chafed male organ (whether from
jogging or another cause) is to apply a quality male organ health crème (health professionals recommend Man1 Man Oil) promptly. Be sure to select a crème
that includes a combination of a high-end emollient (such as Shea butter) and a
powerful hydrator (such as vitamin E); this combination helps to provide the
all-important moisture that soothes and heals dry, chafed skin. Keeping the
manhood properly moisturized is key during the healing process. It's also
advisable to use a crème with vitamin A, in order to take advantage of that
vitamin's anti-bacterial properties. Many joggers develop an unpleasant aroma
in the crotch area due to sweat-related bacteria. Vitamin A is excellent at
helping to fight the bacteria that produces that persistent, unwanted odor.
Keeping the male organ skin in good health through the use of a crème like Man1
Man Oil makes jogging more enjoyable and comfortable.
Visit http://www.menshealthfirst.com for additional information on most common manhood health
issues, tips on improving male organ sensitivity and what to do to maintain a
healthy member. John Dugan is a professional writer who specializes in men's
health issues and is an ongoing contributing writer to numerous websites.