12/18/2023 0 Comments Jock itch on shaft![]() ![]() You’re Not Using Enough Lubeįriction, due to not enough lubrication during sex, can lead to dryness and irritation, says Gowen. Polyurethane (plastic), polyisoprene (synthetic rubber), or lambskin condoms offer similar levels of protection against STDs and pregnancy without irritation. You may need oral steroids or a topical medication.Īs for what really matters, yes, you can still have sex with non-latex condoms. Spot it: Dry, cracked, or scaly skin that swells or feels like it’s burning.Īvoid the itch: If you suspect a latex allergy, see a dermatologist, says Gowen. If this happens, seek immediate medical attention. But in rare cases, you can have a severe allergic reaction that can cause difficulty breathing, hives, swelling, nausea and a rapid pulse. If you’re just sensitive to latex your member can become dry with red bumps after sex. If you’re in the 1 to 6 percent of people in the general population with a latex allergy, safe sex can be a struggle. And don’t forget your dryer sheets and fabric softeners, which distribute fragrance-and drying chemicals-on your underwear which can rub off on your penis skin. On laundry day, find a fragrance-free option like All Free and Clear Laundry Detergent, says Gowen. “If you can dry off and moisturize within three minutes of being wet, this helps trap moisture and helps alleviate dry skin,” he says. Then, post-shower, follow his three-minute rule. Your penis may also be itchy, flaky, or scaly.Īvoid the itch: Gowen’s solution? Choose fragrance-free soaps and detergents, like Dove Body Wash. Spot it: Red, swollen, or blistering skin. Uncircumcised members are even more prone because the soap settles in between your foreskin and the head of your penis, making it harder to wash away all the residue, he says. “If you don’t wash soap off properly, you can develop irritant contact dermatitis, or itchy dry skin,” says Gowen. Same goes for those sweet-scented laundry detergents (bye bye lavender coconut sunrise). ![]() The chemicals in heavily fragranced soaps like Irish Spring can dry out your penis says Gowen. Avoid simple alcohol-based lotions which can further dry your delicate skin. If you’re already red and rashy, rub on a moisturizing cream or ointment (Gowen likes Aquaphor). Spot it: Red rash, raised bumps, itching, irritation, and flaky, dry skin.Īvoid the itch: Wear loose clothing that is 100 percent cotton to lessen friction and chafing. Repeatedly rubbing against too-tight clothes can leave your junk dry and rashy-and you doing an embarrassing penguin-shuffle.Īdd in some extra moisture from your sweaty workout and you might also have a fungal infection on your penis, says Gowen. 8 Reasons You Have Dry Skin on Your Penis Your Underwear is Too Tight ![]()
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