People may want the funk, but not the chunky white smelling kind. That's right – smegma. Smegma didn't start out as all bad. Smegma is actually the end-result of the body's masterful self-cleaning skills and is an odorific concoction of oil, dead skin cells, and other fluids. However, elves and fairies won't come to clean it up for a man; he has to do it himself. And when he doesn't…it isn’t pretty. Not only does it stink, but it also can lead to infections and embarrassment in more intimate moments. The good news, however, is it’s easy to clean up and even easier to prevent.

Smegma Infection Symptoms

Unlike wondering if the barista at Starbucks is interested or just providing excellent customer service, smegma is pretty apparent. It’s also one of those conditions that doesn't show a lot of variances. Since it’s physically seen, smegma infection symptoms are pretty unswerving. There are a few common smegma symptoms which include:

• A foul or sour odor coming from the male organ. ‘Nuff said on that symptom.
• An off-white and dense texture with a cheese-like consistency. Nope, it’s not cottage, it’s head cheese (as it’s known colloquially). And the aforementioned smell will go toe-to-toe with the finest Limburger.
• Burning and pulsating urination. Nope, your member didn’t turn into a dragon; it’s the smegma. Men who experience this may also find they feel the urge to pee more frequently as well.
• Irritation. The skin on the privates gets red, irritated, and angry.

Smegma Causes

The cause of smegma is pretty much one and only one thing – not cleaning the region thoroughly or often enough. When a man neglects his nether region and doesn't correctly and meticulously wash his privates (or his body for that matter), all the layers of sweat, dead skin and body oils unite to infect the body. In simplest terms, the absence of a properly performed hygiene regimen will result in smegma.

While not a cause of smegma, being intact puts a man at higher risk for having smegma simply because under the sheath is smegma’s favorite place to live. To avoid smegma and hygiene issues, some of these men decide to get cut.

Treating Smegma Infection Symptoms

How do you treat smegma? If you don’t know, now you know. It’s easy. Simply perform a daily grooming ritual. This ritual should center around precisely cleaning the male organ, including around and under the sheath.

1. Gently pull back the sheath. If the smegma has hardened, it may not be possible to retract it all the way. Don’t force it! It can cause pain and tear the skin and that may lead to infection.

2. Use a mild cleanser and warm water to wash the entire area. Be gentle but thorough. If the smegma hardened, again rub some oil (olive or coconut is great) on it first to break down the smegma gently.

3. Rinse thoroughly and pat dry when done cleansing.

4. Condition the male organ with a specially formulated male organ health creme (health professionals recommend Man 1 Man Oil, which has been clinically proven safe and mild for skin) after every cleansing.

5. Repeat daily until the smegma disappears and continue to follow this new process to prevent smegma.

If the smegma isn’t better after a good week of thorough cleaning, or if it’s getting worse, see a doctor for treatment. Otherwise, get to washing!