A Rash

 

"I have followed your blog for years. I appreciate all the information that you provide. I have a problem that has been going on for some time and I'm hoping you and your followers might be able to help.

Iv'e dealt with eczema my whole life. When I was younger it manifested on my thighs and just below my groin. For the last ten to twelve years I have had issues with the glans of my penis. I have gone to a dermatologist for years and he tells me that there is no cure for eczema. I am aware of that. In all the years that he has treated me, the redness has diminished but it has never gone away. I have gone through at least a dozen different  prescriptions. The last being Triamcinolone Acetonide, which is a steroid that needs to be used sparingly.

I'm reaching out to you on the hopes you or your followers might suggest something that will truly help.

I'm 63. I live right outside of Athens,  Georgia USA.

Thank you so much."

I can relate to the frustration. What I thought was eczema on my glans turned out to be psoriasis. Who knew psoriasis could show up on the cock? It was white and scaly and itched like crazy. The steroid cream cleared it up within a few weeks.

If the cream isn't working, I'm going to suggest you consult a Urologist --- if you haven't already. Though a dermatologist should know that a rash on the cockhead is not normal, a urologist might be more informed on how to treat it.

However, I will post your issue and the photos sent along and we'll see what Readers might suggest. I know there are a few who are in the medical field.

Here's hoping a solution is found soon!

Readers??

Friction Burns

 

"In our other emails, I have told you about my jacking-off and inability to cum, but I do get a hard-on, although it is not as firm and sustainable as it once was...in this process I have gotten "friction burns" or rubbed raw on some parts of my cockhead. It hurts like the dickens; I have treated it with Vaseline and waited for it to heal. I wonder how widespread this is for older men. I do love touching my cock and jacking-off and sex with another man when I have had the opportunity. Just thought I share and wonder if it is an issue with other men of my age. I NEVER had this issue until now as I stroke off at the age of 55 and unable to shoot my pent-up load. Thanks again, R"

Friction burns is a thing. It happens. I've had the experience myself years ago when I couldn't cum and tried for more than 3 hours. Turned out to be a severe prostate infection. Prescription: 2-week antibiotic regimen and orders to jack off at least twice per week --- in addition to any partner sex.

Cut guys may be more prone to that because there's no foreskin to glide across the head and protect it. If you are cut, the only way to avoid rubbing yourself raw is to use lube. Or more lube if you're already using something.

The better way to help heal the friction burns is to use pure Vitamin E Oil on your cockhead. It's very good for your skin; it can actually help heal. I used it on the incision after my muscle biopsy and, while the divot is still there where the muscle was cut away, there is no scar. At all. Not even a trace.

How common is it for guys to get friction burns from jacking off?

Readers?

Cautionary Tale

 

So, today we continue with the IgNobel prizes that Joost emailed.

This one (from 2013) was about Penile Reattachment. Yes, it can be done and it's been perfected enough to regain full function. Remember the Bobbit case? Heck, he even did a couple of porn films afterwards.

There's been successful transplants, too, for guys who lost theirs in IED explosions during the most recent war. The thing is, while the idea of a man losing his most prized plaything is enough to make a guy grab his crotch,

or curl up with sympathy pain,

 the story behind this IgNobel Prize is funny.

Reattachment of the penis.

Unless it was first eaten by a duck.

Evidently, there was an epidemic in 1970's Siam of penile amputations.

"This is one of the ones for the IgNobels that really is only funny because, well, it's about penises. Getting eaten by ducks sometimes. But otherwise, it's actually quite a serious subject, and the paper itself has important implications for surgery in...delicate areas."

I think the cautionary tale here is: Be careful where you wander around while naked.

Especially you farmhands.

You might want to keep your pants on if you have ducks.

Cock Healthy

38 Things You Need to Know About Penis Health. Now there's a headline that should get a guy's attention. The article from Healthline holds some interesting ideas.

You want yours to take you pleasantly through a long life? There are a few things in there that will help you do so. Some you should already know, some may be new.

They've missed a few things. Common-sense things we've covered here. Like how to avoid the loss of sensitivity. Their only suggestion is to wear loose clothing, and wear finer-weaved, softer materials.

You can wear what you want and still maintain a sensitive cock. 

If you're cut, after a shower

simply put a few drops of Vitamin E oil on the head.

Another thing they've missed about the aging process is that, as the hormones settle down after puberty, we get fewer and fewer daytime (or awake) spontaneous erections that develop into full-blown boners. Erections are a needed source of oxygen to the tissues. 

 Spending a few minutes, a few times per day, to work up a good hard-on can ensure your cock stays well-oxygenated.

You don't have to ejaculate (although you can if you so choose), just get the cock good and hard.

Keeping your cock healthy. One of the things which will help you enjoy it your entire life.