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Although scratching the midsection is perfectly acceptable when knocking back a few brews in a man cave with the guys, it’s not something that wins a fellow a lot of points when giving a business presentation or when out on a date. Yet there are times when the urge to itch is so strong that there’s little a guy can do but give a surreptitious little scratch and hope no one notices. This is especially true when a dude has come down with a bad case of dreaded jock itch and feels like all he wants to do is put his hands down his pants and scratch away for a couple of hours. Since jock itch is such a nuisance, it’s wise to practice prevention strategies for avoiding it. The following may help. - Don’t share towels with a bud . Whether at the gym or at home, it’s important to use a own clean towel when drying off from the shower. Jock itch is a fungus spread through direct contact - meaning it’s not airborne. A guy has to come into physical contact with it. Using a towel another guy has used means one of you might be passing the fungus to the other. This is especially important at the gym. Often, guys hang their towels on a row of hooks while they shower - and it’s easy to forget whose towel is whose, so pay attention when hanging up that towel. - Don’t share underwear either. Seriously, going commando is usually a better option than borrowing some briefs from a bro. It’s just too personal. Besides, he may claim that he’s washed his underwear in hot soapy water - but a lot of guys fudge the truth when it comes to how much laundry they do. Wearing boxers that have been clinging to a midsection with jock itch is a disaster waiting to happen. - Use a towel in the sauna. Hanging out unclothed in the sauna or steam room after a good workout really helps relax the muscles. But other guys have been sitting there unclothed too, and if any of them had jock itch…well, need we say more? Bringing a towel to spread out and sit on is excellent prevention. - Wear a latex protection. Jock itch often starts from sleeping with a woman who has a yeast infection. Wearing a latex protection is one of the most important prevention strategies in such cases. - Beware of athlete’s foot. The fungus that causes jock itch is the same as that behind athlete’s foot - so if a guy has athlete’s foot, he needs to avoid touching his feet and then touching his member. - Give the manhood an airing. Jock itch thrives in warm, moist conditions, so it benefits a guy to let his manhood have fresh air regularly. Sleeping in the buff is an easy way to do this, or just walking around the house unclothed for an hour or two on a regular basis. - Stay loose. Tight fitting clothing may accentuate a guy’s physique, but if the pants and underwear are too tight, it makes more heat and moisture, which encourages jock itch. Go for boxers rather than briefs and trousers that don’t cling directly to the midsection. - Shower and dry . Shower frequently to keep the skin clean - and dry it thoroughly. Taking prevention tips to heart can decrease the odds of getting jock itch, but sometimes the yeasty beast comes for a visit anyway. The member will better meet this danger if it’s in its best health; daily use of a top drawer male organ health crème (health professionals recommend Man 1 Man Oil, which is clinically proven mild and safe for skin) can help maintain that health. For best results, make sure the crème contains a wide range of vitamins, including the all-important A, B5, C, D and E. In addition, the crème needs to feature L-carnitine, an amino acid which has valuable neuroprotective properties that help ensure continued sensitivity in the member. Visit www.menshealthfirst.com for more information about treating common male organ health problems, including soreness, redness and loss of male organ sensation. John Dugan is a professional writer who specializes in men's health issues and is an ongoing contributing writer to numerous online web sites.
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