Hiking is one of those manly pursuits that is much more fun and fulfilling than it looks on paper, as long as your penis rash doesn’t rear its ugly head. The invigorating and exhilarating feeling a man gets from becoming one with Nature can be severely diminished when jock itch or other skin conditions intrude on his enjoyment. Men interested in hiking should take steps to keep their penis health at a high level by preventing a penile rash or treating it properly if it does arise.
It’s natural
Why does a rash on the penis often occur when hiking? It’s just natural. When walking, the penis and the balls will bounce, as they do on any occasion. However, hiking tends to cause rebound to occur over an extended period of time, often with only occasional breaks. In contrast, regular daily walking is for shorter periods of time, usually with long breaks in between. Also, hiking tends to involve different strides and postures: longer, shorter, reaching, etc. Both of these conditions create a greater opportunity for friction between the muzzle and the surrounding fabric.
Also, hiking tends to involve a decent level of exertion, which in turn ups the “sweat factor.” A sweaty penis creates more friction while it is wet; it also creates more bacteria, which in turn increases the chance of a penile rash developing.
So, with penile rash conditions at an optimal level, what are some steps to prevent the condition from taking hold?
– Wear the right underwear. Loose boxers tend to exacerbate the situation, creating even more friction. Briefs are better from a tightness standpoint, but they can cause a rash around the legs where the elastic tightens. Boxer briefs or lycra shorts are a better bet.
– Try a handkerchief. The head of the penis is especially prone to chafing and rashes when walking, so many men try folding a scarf and tying it around the head while walking for extra protection.
– Consider a condom. Some men have also found that wearing a condom while walking helps keep friction to a minimum. However, finding one that will stick around can be tricky, unless a guy plans on keeping a boner for the entire hike. With a flaccid penis, using a smaller condom can work, but it can also create a painful situation when an erection occurs. (Since a man experiences several erections a day, it’s logical to assume that a hiker will have an erection at least some of the time.) Of course, men who are allergic to latex will need to use a non-latex condom.
– Open. If a man is sure he won’t run into any other hikers, he might want to unbuckle himself and let his penis air out for a while while he hikes. This can also dry up excess sweat.
Treatment
If a rash develops on the penis, be sure to wash and thoroughly dry the penis as soon as possible. Leaving the affected area bare and exposed to air can also help the healing process.
Penis rash caused by hiking can be treated by keeping the penis in good health by regularly applying a premium penis health cream (health professionals recommend Man1 Man Oil, that is clinically proven to be gentle and safe for the skin). Maintaining moisture balance is crucial; skin needs to have the right oils for healing, so a cream with a powerful combination of a high-end emollient (like shea butter) and a natural moisturizer (like vitamin E) is definitely needed. It is also important that the skin benefits from a powerful antioxidant to help prevent significant oxidative cell damage to penile skin cells. A cream that contains an antioxidant such as alpha lipoic acid is ideal.
