An itchy manhood can be irritating, embarrassing and worrisome all at the same time. While sometimes, the solution is as simple as practicing better hygiene, at other times, an itchy manhood is a sign of a health problem that requires more rigorous treatment. For both male organ health and general comfort, it’s important for men to get to the root of the problem. The following are four potential causes of male organ itching.

Friction: When a man goes at it hard with his partner or his hand, over time the skin of the male organ can become dry and cracked. Skin irritation results in itching, as well as other symptoms such as redness and soreness.

To prevent skin damage from excess friction, men should allow their male organs time to heal between rigorous sensual encounters, either with a partner or of the solo variety. Using lubrication, either on a latex barrier or the bare male organ, can help things move along more smoothly. It’s also important to wear soft underwear and, for the sports players out there, appropriate undergarments that combat chaffing.

Jock Itch: Jock itch is a condition characterized by a red or pink rash in the pelvic area that causes intense itching. It’s most common in male athletes and middle-aged men, though anyone can get it. The rash can be caused by a number of things, including excessive moisture, humidity, sweating, tight undergarments, bacterial infections or fungal infections.

Jock itch usually affects both sides of the pelvic area. It can spread out from the folds of skin to the thighs, balls and male organ. The rash can become rough, bumpy and dry. Mild cases of jock itch may clear up on their own, but sometimes treatment is required. The correct method of treating the condition depends on the cause. Some men may simply need to wear more appropriate undergarments that wick moisture away from the area. If a bacterial and fungal infection is the source, antibacterial or antifungal creams are the answer.

Partner-Transmitted Infections: A number of infections can be responsible for male organ itching.
The bacterial infections tend to cause itching within the urethra, burning upon urination and abnormal discharge when symptoms occur, although it is common for people to have infections without any symptoms. Regular testing is important.

Warts may also cause itching. They result from a specific type of human papilloma virus. Warts appear as soft bumps on the naughty bits.

Antibiotics are the preferred treatment method for partner-transmitted bacterial infections. Warts may resolve on their own if the body is able to successfully combat the virus that causes them, although some men may require treatment. Treatment may include a medicated cream, freezing the warts or burning them off.

Antibiotics are the preferred treatment method for chlamydia, gonorrhea and trichomoniasis. Genital warts may resolve on their own if the body is able to successfully combat the virus that causes them, although some men may require treatment. Treatment may include a medicated cream, freezing the warts or burning them off.

Balanitis: This condition is characterized by inflammation of the male organ head and/or sheath. It may result in itchiness and pain, which can be intense. While it can be caused by certain infections, the primary cause is poor hygiene. This doesn’t just mean a lack of adequate washing; it includes the use of scented soaps or those that leave the skin dry, failure to rinse soap completely from the male organ and the use of scented lotions on the organ.

The first treatment effort for balanitis is usually the identification of any potential irritants in a man’s regimen and their subsequent removal. Often, this suffices to remedy male organ swelling and itching.

One of the best ways to prevent itching is to keep the male organ moisturized with a male organ health crème, (health professionals recommend Man1 Man Oil). A good male organ crème will contain natural moisturizers such as vitamin E and antibacterial nutrients such as vitamin A. Also look for L-arginine on the ingredient list, an enzyme that increases blood circulation to the male organ.