Why does my boyfriend's uncut dick smell musky?
January 21, 2008
My boyfriend is uncut and has a very strong musky smell. He washes thoroughly but nothing seems to help. Do you have any suggestions for making him taste and smell better? He can't use body sprays because they sting him.
There are a lot of reasons why men may smell musky "down there." Often it has to do with bacteria in moist parts of the body. For all men (and women for that matter) this includes the entire genital area to some extent. For uncut men, this especially includes the area between the head of their dick and their foreskin. Proper hygiene is usually the best way to eliminate strong smells from his dick.
For starters, check the soap that your boyfriend has been using to make sure it is antibacterial rather than generic soap. When washing himself he should wash the entire genital and anal area thoroughly. Often men just rinse a bit of water there, and use soap on other parts of their bodies. He should also make a point of washing the head of his dick and inside his foreskin as best he can.
Once he is done with washing himself, he should dry himself off thoroughly. Many men just throw on their underwear and get dressed. It's often a good idea to air dry thoroughly, as this helps prevent the moisture from becoming trapped in the folds of your body. Trapped moisture contributes to fungal infections, something he definitely wants to avoid.
If he is already taking these precautions, he may want to consider washing himself "down there" more frequently during the day. Try using antibacterial soaps to find one that doesn't irritate his skin. Soap with aloe may be a good idea.
Something off the wall you may also want to try is to dab a tiny bit of deodorant "down there" on whatever area has the strongest smell. Be careful to try this on an experimental basis at first, as you don't want to develop a rash by accident. He may find that the deodorant helps kill bacteria and keep the area dry during the day. It's an odd solution, but it may just do the trick. Just be sure to wash thoroughly before sex. Deodorants often contain aluminum chloride, which will instantly turn your mouth dry if you go down on him.
If this doesn't work, then he may want to consult with his doctor. There are a lot of other factors that may be contributing to his problem. It may be a mildly embarrassing problem, but one that shouldn't prevent him from consulting with his doctor.
For starters, check the soap that your boyfriend has been using to make sure it is antibacterial rather than generic soap. When washing himself he should wash the entire genital and anal area thoroughly. Often men just rinse a bit of water there, and use soap on other parts of their bodies. He should also make a point of washing the head of his dick and inside his foreskin as best he can.
Once he is done with washing himself, he should dry himself off thoroughly. Many men just throw on their underwear and get dressed. It's often a good idea to air dry thoroughly, as this helps prevent the moisture from becoming trapped in the folds of your body. Trapped moisture contributes to fungal infections, something he definitely wants to avoid.
If he is already taking these precautions, he may want to consider washing himself "down there" more frequently during the day. Try using antibacterial soaps to find one that doesn't irritate his skin. Soap with aloe may be a good idea.
Something off the wall you may also want to try is to dab a tiny bit of deodorant "down there" on whatever area has the strongest smell. Be careful to try this on an experimental basis at first, as you don't want to develop a rash by accident. He may find that the deodorant helps kill bacteria and keep the area dry during the day. It's an odd solution, but it may just do the trick. Just be sure to wash thoroughly before sex. Deodorants often contain aluminum chloride, which will instantly turn your mouth dry if you go down on him.
If this doesn't work, then he may want to consult with his doctor. There are a lot of other factors that may be contributing to his problem. It may be a mildly embarrassing problem, but one that shouldn't prevent him from consulting with his doctor.
Comment by Anonymous on January 21, 2008
I'd like to add to your answer about musky body odor. I am circumcised, but have had a problem with this for years because the skin around the head of my cock folds up over the head during the course of a day. After I shower, I take a cotton pad (made for cosmetic removal, baby-wiping, etc.), dampen it with rubbing alcohol, and thoroughly swab my entire area "down there." I swab my balls, asshole, and the head of my cock. I let it dry, which it does very quickly because I am using alcohol. The freshness lasts for hours! I don't even smell skanky the following morning, which can happen if I miss a couple of days. I hope this helps!