The penis is one of the vital organs in men, so it is important to know how to properly care for the penis. Not only good for health, a clean and well-groomed penis can also increase sexual pleasure for you and your partner.
The penis not only acts as a male reproductive organ, but also as a place for urine to come out. Seeing the importance of the function of the penis for the body, the health and cleanliness of the penis must always be maintained.
How to Take Care of the Correct Penis
Here are some ways to care for the penis that you can do:
1. Get an erection regularly
An erection occurs when there is a change in blood flow to the penis. This makes the smooth muscles of the penis get an abundant supply of oxygen from the blood, so it can nourish the penis and keep the shape of the penis normal.
On the other hand, if the erection is not performed regularly, the penis size may be 1–2 cm shorter. This condition occurs because the penile tissue becomes less elastic and shrinks.
A man can have several erections, both at night and during the day. Erections can also occur when there is stimulation or without stimulation at all.
However, there are several diseases that can cause men to have difficulty getting an erection and one of them is diabetes. If this happens to you, you need to see a doctor right away.
2. Perform the circumcision procedure
Regarding health, doctors usually recommend men to perform circumcision or circumcision procedures. This is because a circumcised penis can provide various health benefits, such as:
- Easier to clean
- Lowers the risk of urinary tract infections and penile cancer
- Prevent sexually transmitted diseases
In some societies, circumcision is a tradition or religious recommendation. Apart from these reasons, you can perform circumcision for health reasons. If you or your family want to consult about a circumcision or circumcision procedure, you can first consult with a surgeon.
3. Keeping the penis clean
Keeping the penis clean can be said to be the essence of how to take care of the penis. In addition to avoiding the use of powders and deodorants as well as creams or penis enlargement drugs, there are several steps you can take to keep your penis clean and healthy, including:
Wash your penis regularly
When bathing, wash and clean the penis using warm water. As much as possible do it every day. Dry with a clean tissue or towel, both after bathing and after urinating.
Avoid using too much soap
To clean the penis, you should avoid using too much soap, because it can cause irritation to the skin of the penis which makes you uncomfortable.
Clean up smegma
When cleaning the penis, gently rub the head of the penis to clean it of smegma buildup. Smegma is a natural lubricant for the head and skin folds of the penis. However, the accumulated smegma can trigger the growth of bacteria and invite infection in the penis.
If your penis has skin folds on it, gently pull it out and clean the underside. However, this step is only for adult men and boys don't need it.
Clean the scrotal area
Do not forget to clean the scrotum or testicles. If not cleaned regularly, there will be an unpleasant odor due to sweat that accumulates on the pubic hair.
Examine the penis and scrotum by palpating them. This step aims to detect whether there are changes in this area, for example a lump appears. If you find a lump or abnormal change, don't be ashamed to immediately consult a doctor.
How to care for the penis above should be accompanied by a healthy lifestyle, such as stopping smoking, limiting alcohol consumption, eating nutritious foods, and exercising regularly.
