15/11/2025
International Men's Day is celebrated on 19 November. The "Movember" (Moustache+ November) campaign aims to bring awareness to a wide range of men's health and mental health issues. The aim is to raise awareness and funds for men's mental health, su***de prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer.
We are supporting this campaign by posting some important issues on Men's Health throughout this month (November).
Today, we are going to discuss an important issue which men often find difficult to discuss. This is men's intimate hygiene.
Men's Intimate Hygiene is often neglected or overlooked. Proper intimate hygiene not only helps prevent infections and unpleasant odours but also promotes overall well-being. Your intimate hygiene is crucial not only for you but also for your partner.
1. Keep Your Ge***al Area Clean & Dry
This is one of the most critical aspects of intimate hygiene. It's essential to wash your ge***al area with regular room temperature water and natural active ingredient based body wash regularly. After washing, make sure to dry the area thoroughly, paying attention to the folds and crevices of the skin.
2. Wear Clean & Breathable Underwear
Its crucial for maintaining intimate hygiene. Cotton underwear is an excellent choice because it allows air to circulate freely and helps prevent moisture buildup, which can lead to bacterial growth. Make sure your underwear has been properly washed, thoroughly rinsed and fully dried before wearing.
3. Trim Your P***c Hair
This can help reduce the risk of infection and improve intimate hygiene. P***c hair can trap moisture and bacteria, leading to unpleasant odors and infections. It's essential to trim your p***c hair regularly and keep the area clean. Form a routine of trimming once every 30-45 days.
4. Use The Intimate wash/ Serum
Intimate wash for Men can be used during bath in your private area. Intimate wash for Men helps keep your intimate area fresh for upto 12 hours and provides relief from the tacky powders and unhealthy deodorant sprays.
5. Practice Safe S*x
Practicing safe s*x is an important aspect of intimate hygiene. Using condoms can help prevent the transmission of s*xually transmitted infections and reduce the risk of unwanted pregnancies. It's also essential to clean your ge***als thoroughly before and after s*x using body wash.
6. Avoid Using Talcum Powder & Deodorant Sprays
Talcum powder can cause irritation and inflammation in the ge***al area, leading to infection and other health problems. Also, the powders tend to stick to your intimate are due to sweating in hot and humid climate of India, leading to a very unhygienic experience, imagine if you have to meet your partner after a long day of work - its embarrassing right!!
Similarly, deoderants are unhealthy as shown by multiple studies and researches that the most common chemical ingredients found in deodorant and antiperspirants are parabens, triclosan, phthalates, propylene glycol and aluminum.
Research has linked these ingredients to several medical conditions including types of cancer and reproductive development issues - so you should stay away from these kind of quick fix solutions.
7. Wash your p***s
The same basic principles apply whether you have a fo****in (uncut) or have been circumcised (cut).
Gently wash your p***s each day. Carefully pull back and clean underneath the fo****in (if you are not circumcised), as well as the tip of your p***s (the g***s) using only water and a very gentle soap. Don't scrub this sensitive area.
It is fine to use soap, but using too much could irritate your p***s.
Make sure you gently pat dry the tip of your p***s, the area underneath your fo****in and the rest of your p***s. Replace the fo****in over the tip of the p***s before putting on your underwear.
Make sure you wash your hands before you pass urine or touch your p***s. This is especially important if you have been handling anything that might irritate your p***s, such as chemicals, chilli peppers or heat rub.
It is normal to have some thick, white discharge under the fo****in. This is called sm**ma. If you have a lot of sm**ma or it is smelly, you may need to wash your p***s more often.
If the head of the p***s becomes painful, red or itchy, of if you have a discharge, you could have balanitis. Check with your doctor if you are concerned.
8. Maintain A Healthy Diet & Exercise Regularly
Maintaining a healthy diet and exercise routine can also help promote intimate hygiene. Eating a balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables can help boost your immune system and reduce the risk of infections. Regular exercise can also help improve blood flow and reduce the risk of erectile dysfunction.
Source: https://environmanly.com/blogs/news/intimate-hygiene-tips-for-men
https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/p***s-care
