Men must maintain the health and hygiene of their genitals so that erectile function, ejaculation, and reproduction can be maintained optimally. One way to maintain the health and hygiene of the male genitalia is to wash it after every urination.
Although there is no medical source that states that the penis should be washed with water after each urination, there are still some benefits that can be obtained from this activity. An example is avoiding unpleasant odors due to residual urine stuck to the genitals and underwear.
In addition, washing the male genitalia with water after urinating also reduces the potential for transfer of bacteria present in the toilet or urinal to the penis.
Therefore, it is recommended that men wash their genitals after each urination. If you are really not used to washing your genitals with water after urinating, you still have to wash your vital organs at least 1 time every day.
The genital parts that you need to clean are the penis, scrotum, hair around the genital organs, and the anal area.
How to clean the male genitals after urinating properly
For men, cleaning the genitals after urinating should not be careless. There are several steps that you should pay attention to, including:
Make sure the urine has come out completely
The male urinary tract is not straight like in women, but is curved. This has the potential to cause urine that is still left in the urinary tract even though it feels like you have finished urinating (bladder is empty). Usually, this residual urine will come out some time after urinating and wet the underwear.
This will dampen your underwear and make it easier for germs to grow. Therefore, to make sure the urine has come out perfectly, you can slightly shake the penis after urinating. If necessary, gently press the urinary tract at the base of the back of the scrotum because this is where urine residue is usually left.
Clean the genitals after every urination
After the urine has drained completely, clean the penis opening to make sure there is no urine remaining. Wash the penis with water if possible, if not, use a wet tissue.
Tips for Maintaining Male Sexual Health
In addition to washing your genitals after urinating, you can also apply the following habits to maintain genital health:
1. Clean the penis with water at least 1 time a day. If necessary, use soap without perfume. A circumcised penis is usually easier to clean. However, on an uncircumcised penis, it is very important to clean the side of the skin behind the foreskin of the penis. Pull the foreskin of the penis back and wash it with soap and water on the inside. After that, return the foreskin to its original position.
2. Change underwear every day or every after exercise.
3. Do not use powder or deodorant on the penis because it can cause skin irritation.
4. Use a condom during sexual intercourse to prevent sexually transmitted infections. This is important, especially if you have more than one sexual partner.
5. Do HPV vaccination before the age of 26 years, to prevent transmission of the HPV virus (human papillomavirus) which is the cause of genital warts.
6. Active exercise. If done regularly, exercise can reduce the risk of erectile dysfunction.
7. Limit the consumption of alcoholic beverages by not exceeding two glasses per day. If in excess, alcohol can lower testosterone levels.
8. Regularly check the condition of the genitals independently, so that if there are disturbances or changes in the genitals, these can be detected early.
Washing the genitals with water after each urination can help maintain male genital hygiene and health. Therefore, it is recommended to be applied in everyday life.
If you experience complaints or find abnormalities in the genitals, don't hesitate to consult a doctor to get the right examination and appropriate treatment.
