How To Keep The Joystick Healthy And Clean

It's the body part that men arguably value the most, so you
owe it to your joystick to always keep it clean, healthy and fit
for purpose.
Give it the care it deserves and you may not be the only one to
benefit – your partner will probably be grateful too.
Gently wash the joystick with warm water each day when
you're having a shower or bath. If you have a foreskin, pull it
back gently and wash underneath.
If you don't wash underneath the foreskin correctly, a cheesy-
looking substance called smegma may begin to gather.
Smegma is a natural lubricant that keeps the joystick moist.
It's found on the head of the joystick and under the foreskin.
If smegma builds up in the foreskin, it can start to smell, stop
you easily pulling your foreskin back and become a breeding
ground for bacteria. This can cause redness and swelling of
the head of your joystick, called balanitis.
'Off-putting smell'
Patrick French, a consultant physician in sexual health, says:
"It's really surprising how many men don't clean underneath
their foreskin. Not only do they regularly develop
complications from poor hygiene, but it's also very off-putting
for a sexual partner."
Don't try to forcefully pull back the foreskin of a baby or
young boy as this could be painful and cause harm. Their
foreskin might still be attached to the head of the joystick and
will therefore not retract fully. At this stage of their
development, there's no need to clean inside the foreskin.
While regular personal hygiene is important, too much
washing with soap and shower gels can cause soreness.
Gently washing your joystick once a day with warm water is
sufficient to maintain good hygiene. If you want to use soap,
choose a mild or non-perfumed soap to reduce the risk of skin
irritation.
It may be tempting to use talc and deodorants on your
joystick, but these are best avoided because talc will get under
the foreskin, where it may cause irritation.
Circumcised men have to be just as careful about cleaning
their joystick. Gently washing the joystick with warm
water once a day is sufficient.
Testicles and Pubic Area
Don't forget to clean the base of the joystick and the testicles,
where sweat and hair can combine to produce a strong smell,
just as unpleasant as in your armpits.
These areas need frequent washing to stop sweat from
accumulating, especially as they are enclosed in underwear
for most of the day.
Make sure the area between the base of the testicles and the
anus is also clean and odour-free.
While you're down there, it's a good idea to check your
testicles for lumps once a month after a warm bath or
shower.
Look out for any unusual lumps or swellings that were not
there before.