Winter Skin

 

Morning

Happy Spring Equinox!

They did it again. Yesterday's Midweek Mirth was placed behind their redundant Sensitive Content Warning. For a bunch of memes! It appears that more and more bloggers are getting the same treatment. Some. like Rick, more than once per day.

For those folks having issues because they refuse to sign in: I have found that by launching an Incognito session, I can access anything without logging in.

"I'm a straight male in a monogamous relationship. I manscape (trim the lawn, shave the shaft and sac) so I don't think there are any critters, but in the last few days my nut sac started itching like crazy. Any ideas?"

If you are certain there could be zero critters --- crab lice have been all but wiped out due to manscaping --- it could be a simple matter of dry skin. Usually referred to as Winter Skin, it hits people during seasonal cold and dry months. Top that off with the fact that most men don't use body lotion. Top that off by the fact that most men --- if they do use lotion --- don't think about using it on their cock or sac. Remember that is skin like any other on your body.

Get a good brand of body lotion that doesn't contain any alcohol. Suave on the cheap end at approx. $4.50;  Native ($13.97) or CeraVe ($14.99) at the high end. After you've showered and patted dry, use the lotion.

If you're cut (circumcised) you should also be putting a few drops of Vitamin E oil on the glans (cockhead) after each shower.

Try the lotion for a few days, if the itching continues, have your doctor take a look.

Sexual Wellness II

 

Morning

Faithful Reader Boz, who pens the blog Always In Fashion, sent this article from The Nation. I think it's worth a share to shed some light on what is happening.

Executive Order Reveals Endgame

"I really want to thank you for posing my question about sexual wellness, and your readers for their candor about their exams. Here's a follow-up: Do you wish your doctor would be more open and frank and broach the subject of sexual wellness?

I appreciate it and it will help me move forward in my practice."

You're welcome.  I've said many times that I have the best readers --- they are always willing to help others if and when they can.

Readers? Do you wish your doctor(s) would broach the subject first?

A Thousand Words

 

Excellent suggestions for my future reading. There goes the budget (again).

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"I noticed my boyfriend shaving his dick and sac. Why do guys do this? - Amanda"

He shaves his cock for you. Yes, you read it right. He does that for your benefit. The old adage, "A picture is worth a thousand words" should help you understand what I mean.

I imagine that would be quite the irritant, no matter how much lube was used to mitigate it.

The smoother the shaft, the less irritation, the more enjoyment.

Guys shave their balls for their own benefit.

Hair acts as an insulation. It gets hot all scrunched up in a pair of briefs.

And then hot turns to sweaty. Sweaty balls are very uncomfortable. Scratching and tugging at them is kind of frowned upon (though it shouldn't be).

So shaving the ballsac reduces the need to do so.

It's cooler, less sweaty.

Ball Rings

 

No, it's not that day, yet. It's to do with one of the suggestions that came in over the past week or so, while I've been slogging through.

"Sometime, you might do a "tutorial" on cock rings.  I've just discovered a "ball ring," and have used it a few times. "Regular" cock rings have
never done much for me, probably due to ED, but when I am patient with myself, I find that the ball ring did work.  I am just not sure I was doing it right; it wasn't one of those things constructed at a right angle, with parts that fit behind the balls, and also over the cock. The one I have fits around the balls, making them very accessible for stroking. Again, I'm not sure I "installed" it correctly, thus the request for a tutorial!"

Cock rings were originally designed to assist with Erectile Dysfunction, to be placed at the very base of the cock to constrict the outflow of blood to maintain an erection.

Then, guys decided they simply liked the adornment factor

but didn't want the risk of damaging the cock. Thus the ones that fit around the whole package.

And actual cock jewelry.

Most ball ring sets are designed for guys who want to stretch the sac to obtain the proverbial "low hangers."

But, there are ball rings that will isolate the testicles so the sensations are stronger.

You've got to find the style and width of band that provides comfort but also the sensations you seek.

However, just like a standard shaft-only cock ring, use ball rings with caution.