What man in his right mind wouldn’t want to positively affect the health of his penis, especially when improvement can be achieved simply by stripping down? Assuming a man is in a position to bare it all when he sleeps, he may be in a position to keep his penis in even better health than it already is.
An article in the UK newspaper Sun he recently raved about sleeping naked and the penile health benefits it offers. The basic information in that article has been circulating in various forms for some time, so this is not recent news. But it does serve as a reminder that more men should consider going nude when they go to sleep.
The benefits
There are a number of benefits to “going as a command” when snuggling up in bed. These include:
1. Helps with odor problems. Is it news to anyone that the penis and its partner, the testicles, can sometimes develop a certain acridness that is a bit off-putting? (In fact, some sources claim that rancid penis odor is the most common reason a woman cites for refusing to fellate her partner.)
For some men, strong penis odor is a chronic problem. This usually occurs when there is a lot of sweating in the penile region, which in turn creates deposits of bacteria that produce a foul-smelling mess. One of the most effective ways to treat this problem is to “air the boys out.” Sleeping naked helps air circulate and allows unwanted scents to dissipate.
2. Discourages infection. Sweat and bacteria don’t just affect male odor. If the skin of the penis is irritated, dry or raw, and this happens a lot to some men, it will be more susceptible to infection if more bacteria are present.
3. Keeps sperm healthier. Sperm production is negatively affected when the heat is too high in the factory, so when the balls are too hot, sperm production decreases. Wearing underwear while sleeping increases heat content, especially if the underwear is tight and fitting. Sleeping with the area uncovered helps keep sperm producers cooler.
4. Reduces cortisol production. Cortisol is a chemical that occurs naturally in the body. At appropriate levels, it’s fine, but too much cortisol causes stress and anxiety, and also has a negative effect on penile health. Studies have shown that excessive cortisol production can interfere with normal erectile function; some studies indicate that it may also contribute to penile shrinkage, something most men would do anything to avoid. When the body overheats, cortisol production increases, so sleeping naked (and therefore cooler) can help keep cortisol at a comfortable (and non-threatening) level.
5. Promotes healthier penis skin. As mentioned above, airing helps decrease sweat on and around the penis, and that helps keep the skin on the penis hydrated. That may seem counterintuitive, since sweat is supposed to hydrate the skin. In fact, sweat removes essential oils that are necessary for proper skin hydration.
Sleeping naked is an excellent first step in maintaining penis health, but it alone is not enough. A man really needs to regularly apply a top-class penis health cream. (Health professionals recommend Man1 Man Oil, which is clinically proven to be gentle and safe for the skin) to help provide a boost to penile care. Dry penis skin, especially, will benefit from a cream with a combination of natural moisturizers (think shea butter and vitamin E), which creates a “moisture lock” to ensure richer, more supple skin. A vitamin cream is also recommended; Vitamin A has acclaimed antibacterial properties that are much needed by the man with a severe case of penile odor.