Off and on I notice a smell probably from semen on the penis. Showering and soap sometimes does not get all the smell gone.
I went through all the pages here but did not see anything on this.
any tips on keeping myself as fresh as I can be?
B
Hi xxxbrian
Sorry about the delay in answering your question.
A penis odor can be a common occurrence and there are a few things that can cause this.
As you are sexually active I would recommend coming in to one of the clinics and getting a test. They would also give you an exam and tell you if anything looks like it could be a problem or if there is an odor.
I common cause of an odor can be from yeast infections. In men it is common for these to be on the head of the penis (we see more men who are uncircumcised with this problem in the clinic). You can also have this in your groin.
Things that irritate the penis can also cause odor so if you have changed any of the soap you use or washing detergents this may be a cause. Sometimes when we smell an odor we can over wash the area or use a stronger product. This over washing can sometimes worsen the problem, if this is happening it would good to cut down on the washing.
As general hygiene washing the penis once a day should be enough. If you are uncircumcised make sure you pull back the foreskin to clean the head. Sweaty balls can also cause an odor so make sure you wash these as well.
I hope this helps and if you need information on where the clinics are let me know.
HN
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