Going to the beach, going on a hike, mowing the lawn – when summer comes, a man can’t help but spend much more time outdoors. After all, that’s what the season is for. But along with all the positives of summer, there are also negatives. And for many men, a penis rash during the summer is one of those irritants. Even when a man is on top of his penis health game, he can proudly push his bathing suit to find red, scaly, or unattractive penis skin.

With that in mind, let’s look at some of the things a man can do to help keep a penis rash under control while still enjoying the lazy, foggy days of summer.

– Opt for light colors and light fabrics. One of the main causes of skin rashes in the summer is sweat from excess heat. This can be especially true in the case of a penis rash, as the double hit of underwear plus a pair of pants can significantly increase the heat quotient in the crotch. Wearing lightweight pants can help keep the heat down, as can wearing lighter colors that don’t absorb as much heat. Some guys may also consider ditching their underwear to stay cooler; That is an option, but sometimes exposing the sensitive skin of the penis to the fabric of the pants can cause its own irritation.

– Loose. It also helps if the clothes a guy wears are not that tight. Baggy pants give a man a chance to breathe and keep his basement a little cooler.

– Take off your motorcycle shorts quickly. Compression shorts are great for biking and other sports, but they really raise the heat level, so much so that in the summer they can actively stimulate the development of folliculitis. Folliculitis are infected hair follicles that create red spots that resemble a rash. So ditch the shorts ASAP and jump into a nice shower for added protection.

– Be careful with the chlorine levels in the pool. Most public pools are maintained at an appropriate chlorine level, but many pools in a person’s backyard may not be. Too much chlorine can dry out the skin or cause an allergic reaction, which can lead to a rash on the penis in some men. Too little can allow bacteria or parasites to thrive, which in turn can also cause skin rashes.

– Go to extremes. To keep sweating (and the resulting potential for a rash) to a minimum, try scheduling outdoor summer activities at the beginning or end of the day. The heat will be less in the morning or at night than in the middle of the day.

– Choose cleaners. Going to the beach or pool often involves using the facility’s shower afterwards, which may include using your soap and shampoo. When possible, a man should bring his own, which hopefully you already know doesn’t cause a rash on the penis. Harsh commercial cleansers and soaps, such as those used in a group shower, often create penile skin problems.

– Watch out for tanning everywhere. Sunbathing naked, whether on the beach or in a tanning salon, exposes the sensitive skin of the penis to the unknown rays of the sun (or a reasonable facsimile). Burns are the obvious risk, but more limited exposure can also create dryness, which can become scaly and rash in no time.

Summer doesn’t have to mean a penis rash, especially if a man just takes the basic precautions. This includes the regular application of a premium quality penis health cream. (Health professionals recommend Man1 Man Oil, which is clinically proven to be gentle and safe for the skin). Healthy penis skin is more resistant to breakouts, so choose a cream that provides you with a wide range of beneficial vitamins, including A, B5, C, D, and E. As a man does, you need to make sure that the cream also include L-arginine. This valuable amino acid helps support the process by which the blood vessels in the penis can properly open to accommodate the increased blood flow essential for premium penile activity.