Jock Itch: Sensible Prevention Tips

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Jock Itch: Sensible Prevention Tips 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 www.man1health.com


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