The harm of shower gel to the glans penis

For boys, they should pay attention to the cleanliness of their private parts and strengthen the care of their private parts. Some boys will use shower gel to clean the glans when taking a bath. In fact, this is very bad, because most shower gels contain some petroleum by-products, which may contain some substances that are not good for the skin, especially the glans, which is relatively delicate. Washing like this for a long time will have adverse effects on health.

How to clean the glans correctly for men

1. Foreskin cleaning method

When taking a bath, use your hands to pull the foreskin back to the glans and remove the accumulated dirt and sebum. Since the inner layer of the foreskin is thinner and smoother than the outer layer and is more sensitive to chemical cleaners, when cleaning the foreskin and glans, it is sufficient to rinse it with clean water once a day. If you use soap or shower gel to clean your body, but don't rinse off the foam, many people will experience an allergic reaction in their foreskin and glans, and feel uncomfortable.

In case inflammation is caused by dirt accumulation between the foreskin and the glans, you can soak and scrub it with a special vulva disinfectant and cleansing solution. In serious cases, you should consult a specialist.

2. Phimosis cleaning method

If it is phimosis, it is often impossible to thoroughly clean the smegma. Even if the foreskin can be turned up, it is easy for the foreskin to become incarcerated. It is recommended to undergo circumcision as soon as possible.

If you do not want to have a circumcision, you must gradually turn over the foreskin. It will definitely be painful at the beginning. Turn it over every day when washing, and it will slowly open up. Be sure to turn it over to the coronal sulcus and expose the glans for washing. When you open the penis completely to expose the glans for the first time, there may be a layer of dirt on the glans, which needs to be cleaned step by step. Clean your hands before washing, pay attention to hand hygiene and avoid contaminating the penis.

For those with phimosis or foreskin that is too long, the sebaceous glands in the foreskin will secrete a white secretion with a strange smell. It is not easy to be discharged and will become smegma after long-term accumulation. In addition, the retention of urine drops or semen will easily lead to the growth of bacteria, causing inflammation of the glans penis and foreskin, and itching. If you do not pay attention to cleaning, in addition to causing pain during sexual intercourse and adhesion of the foreskin and glans, it will also hinder the sexual life of the couple and may even cause penile cancer. According to statistics, more than 90% of penile cancer is caused by phimosis or foreskin.