Sex education: Masculine hygiene
Did you know?
Yeast infections frequently occur in men, even though they’re most common in women.
Alright guys, time to buckle up with cleaning tools. According to Madeline Vann, MPH, "Over time, it’s not unusual for some simple personal hygiene habits to go missing from the average man’s daily routine. And when that happens, it can stifle or sideline friendships, intimate relationships, and interactions with coworkers."
Wyatt Myers came up with 8 Essential Grooming rules for you guys.
#1 Use Deodorant.
Maurice Voce, co-founder and chief marketing officer of Skin Authority says, "A deodorant gets rid of odor caused by sweating, while antiperspirants actually stop and dry up perspiration. Look for an antiperspirant/deodorant combination and make sure the fragrance isn't too overpowering."
I recommend Old Spice deodorant.
#2 Wash your face.
If you think you are being "tough" by not washing you're face, your parents must have hated you. According to Nutrisense, "Washing your face in the morning to eliminate any dirt, oil, or bacteria that has built up on your skin overnight can cause irritation and lead to acne breakouts." Doesn't all that sweat, dirt, and gym bacteria that adhere themselves onto your skin during and after a workout make you feel uncomfortable? So give your face a good wash after each exercise session."
#3 Floss Daily.
My maternal aunt and her spouse are in the Dentistry field. I know I guilt myself some of the time when I don't floss my teeth. The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends that you floss once each day, while also recommending that you brush your teeth twice a day for 2 minutes with fluoride toothpaste. Thank goodness for Oral-B for inventing the timer on my battery powered toothbrush. Brushing my teeth makes me gag. However, not having any teeth to chew my food doesn't seem any better.
I don't know what Wyatt sees in Charles J. Orlando, but not everyone can be an expert in relationships at 53. There are 7.8 billion people on this planet. You're bound to make mistakes 7.8 billion times. You have to forgive yourself 7.8 billion times to get over the 7.8 billion people who made you feel miserable.
Sure bad breath isn't a deal breaker. Give them a mint and kindly remind them to brush their teeth. You don't have to be so cruel.
Seeing your dentist at least every six months can help you sidestep the stink by keeping oral issues in check, suggests Judith Jones, DDS, emeritus professor of general dentistry at Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine in Massachusetts.
Dr. Jones also recommends practicing good oral hygiene by brushing your teeth for a full two minutes twice a day, flossing, and then brushing your tongue, which can harbor a lot of bacteria and food debris that can contribute to bad breath.
#4 Change your underwear.
Who doesn't? Do I really want to know?
#5 Shower.
Many doctors say a daily shower is fine for most people. (Any more than that could start to cause skin problems.) But for many people, two to three times a week is enough and may be even better to maintain good health. Each of us has a distinctive scent caused by bacteria on our skin reacting with sweat and sebum released from our pores, and this natural smell changes over time.
People who may want to take a shower every day include:
- Farm workers
- Animal rescue volunteers and staff
- Landscapers
- Gardeners
- Construction workers
- Funeral directors
- Athletes
- Fitness instructors
- Intense gym goers
Multiple showers a day is probably not necessary, though there might be times when you need to bathe more than once a day if you get dirtier than usual or are exposed to something like a harsh chemical more than once.
I live in a hot and humid location. I will not skip taking a shower if I could help it. According to Very Well Health, "A daily shower is ideal for teens who have hit puberty. They should also shower after swimming, playing sports, or when they’ve been sweating a lot. They also should wash their face daily, as excess oil and dirt can contribute to acne. Going months without taking a shower or bathing can lead to dermatitis neglecta (DN), a condition where brown patches of dead cells, dirt, sweat, and grime form on the skin. This condition tends to affect people who are unable to adequately clean their bodies because of a physical or mental health condition."
Another key to minimizing body odor is to be mindful of what you eat. Certain foods, including onions, garlic, and spicy dishes, contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that make some people’s sweat particularly pungent, as noted by the American Society for Microbiology. Pay attention to see if this happens to you, and eat accordingly.
#6 Groom your nails.
According to the CDC, "Grooming your nails help prevent the spread of germs and nail infections: Keep nails short and trim them often. Scrub the underside of nails with soap and water (or a nail brush) every time you wash your hands. Clean any nail grooming tools before use."
#7 Shave.
Now see... here's the thing. There are clean shaven men and there are "Elegantly bearded gentlemen."
Come on, don't tell me this isn't sexy?
I get it. It's a health concern for some men. There are men who do let it go badly...
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As a general rule, the longer the beard, the more careful you should be to groom it, shampoo it, and check it after meals to be sure the hair is pristine. I recommend following this doctor: @geoviking. He's not the only man who has mastered the Art of Beard and Moustache Grooming.
More specifically, nourish it daily with beard oil to keep the hair soft and the skin underneath moisturized. The oil will also give your beard a natural shine that makes your whiskers look more youthful.
Vishavjit Singh has more to tell about having facial hair at a young age. He wrote Letters to the Revolution:
I encountered it for the first time on Oct 31, 1984 as a young boy with my family in India. Following the assassination of the Prime Minister of India by her two Sikh bodyguards, fear went on a vengeful rampage. For the next four days, thousands of Sikh men were hunted down for their turbans and beards. They were roasted alive, gasoline poured over them and lit on fire. This carnage took place in cities across India. My family survived a close shave with death.
I don't understand why some people get violent over little things such as facial hair. As Adnan Yahya puts it, "One tends to assume that a person with beard most likely has a low level of personal hygiene."
People have hair everywhere on their body. It's important to keep your hair clean. Dr. Morse also advises paying special attention to grooming in the groin area, specifically the testicles, trimming the hair there if needed, and she also suggests keeping the area dry and fresh by using an intimate personal care product, such as Gold Bond Ultimate Men’s Essential Body Powder.
#8 Personal Grooming.
Speaking of body hair, it is entirely a matter of preference. Underarm hair is a wonderful breeding ground for bacteria, which thrive under the protective cover of the body hair, boosting the smell of perspiration as a result.
Why do we have hair on our body? It's a mosquito deterrent. Professor Nina Jablonski states, "Body hair keeps mammals warm. It protects their skin from a lot of external influences, from abrasion, from water, from chemical attack, all sorts of things. Hair is really, really useful. Most mammals, including our closest relatives, the bonobo and the chimpanzee, are covered in hair. So for us to not have much body hair now is pretty noteworthy."
Per Adam Hurly, columnist for GQ, "Don’t shave your chest hair unless you want to be a human pumice stone for your significant other. 😆🤣🤣🤣 Your partner will appreciate this most of all. It’ll also spare you from having to shave half of your body every single day.
I mean, look at this:
For smoothness, use depilatory cream: If you're determined to achieve that swimmer-sleek look, then there's an alternative route. I would first suggest a depilatory cream to dissolve the hair at its root; this will buy you a few weeks before it starts to regrow, and it won’t grow back with a blunt, sharp edge. Test a bit on one patch of hair to see how you react. If it goes well, take it all off. If not, then you can consider waxing it. 😬
Unfortunately, laser hair removal doesn’t suit all skin tones and hair colors. It’s best to trim your back hair with a body groomer, since the back so easily breaks out with a shave. Ask a partner to trim the hairs every week or two, without feeling pressure to keep it totally smooth. Or, maybe you can manage this task on your own, if you’re flexible enough.😝"
Moral of the story: When it comes to body hair removal, just trim. Always trim.
There you have it. From a personal experience, please guys: Keep yourself clean. If I had known my dad was depressed, and gone south to land of no return, I would not have found myself traumatized with a pathological fear of germs, bacteria, uncleanliness, contamination, and infection.
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