Being in the red, historically, is not a great place to be. It usually means that something is overdrawn and not in the correct order. When it comes to a man’s penis, a red penis is swollen, uncomfortable, and not capable of its usual function and pleasure. Penis redness can include many elements, such as sores, rashes, patches, and pimples. Sometimes it leads to numbness and other times it leads to hot flashes of pain. Let’s look at five reasons for a red penis and how to fix things.
1) Irritation of the penis – Many different things can cause irritation of the penis.. New laundry detergent, underwear, lotion, or body wash may have allergens that can aggravate the skin. To remove the redness, gently clean the penis with a soft cloth moistened with warm water. Follow with a natural moisturizer free of allergens and fragrances.
2) Balanitis – Balanitis is an inflammation that affects the glans or head of the penis and the foreskin and overwhelmingly, but not exclusively, affects uncircumcised men. This condition occurs when smegma accumulates under the foreskin. Smegma, a mixture of dead skin cells, body oils, and bacteria that form a sticky, whitish substance, attracts bacteria, leading to infection. The number one way to treat and prevent balanitis is to do a deep penile cleansing every day. If the problem has gotten too out of hand to eliminate, a doctor will prescribe antibiotics to clear things up.
3) Overuse – Whether with a partner or alone, excessive use of the penis can lead to a red penis. Excessive use can cause chafing, irritation and rash. However, the solution is easier than anything you can imagine: just rest. Put your dick down and take a little sabbatical from the Marvin Gaye moves that got you into this situation. Get some relief with a cold compress and some ibuprofen. In the future, be sure to use lubricant when necessary to prevent chafing and rashes.
4) Jock Itch (tinea cruris)- Not only experienced by men in t-shirts, jock itch is a common condition that many men will face at some point in their lives. Jock itch is a fungal infection. Fungi love to reside in warm, dark, moist places like your groin. It presents as a rash with bumps that spread quickly and widely. It can be remedied with an antifungal cream, but treatment can take months to fully resolve.
5) Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) – Now for the scariest part: STIs. Several STIs, such as gonorrhea, genital warts, genital herpes, genital warts, and chlamydia, have symptoms that include redness of the penis. Look for things like scaly skin, a rash, redness of the penis, and blisters. The only way to fix it is to bite the bullet and get tested at your local doctor’s office or clinic. Once diagnosed, follow treatment protocols to the letter.
How to keep penile redness at bay
Foiling the red penis is actually a pretty simple feat. Here are some ways to make sure your member stays cool and calm:
1) Practice safe sex: use condoms and have honest conversations about health status before having sex.
2) Do a skin patch test before using any new cleanser, detergent, or lotion.
3) Take a shower every day, be sure to wash your penis thoroughly with warm water and a mild cleanser. Always gently retract the foreskin and all wrinkled areas to wash and rinse efficiently.
4) Apply a specially formulated penis health cream (health professionals recommend Man 1 Man Oil that has been clinically proven to be safe and gentle on the skin) every day. These types of creams are rich in nutrients and contain vitamins such as A, C, D and E that have especially advantageous properties for the health and restoration of the penis. The cream should have a natural moisturizing base such as shea butter, which leaves the delicate skin of the penis hydrated and soft.
