Having a stinky sack can be the worst, especially if you’re ignoring it, day in and day out. Most of us follow the same routine – wake up, go to work, come home, sleep, repeat. As the kind of human cyborgs that we’ve seemingly become, it’s easy to forget about where it hurts the most if you’re hit – the nutsack.
Don’t ignore it. You might think “I’ll just let this be. I’m sure showering better will solve the problem.” Well, as much as we hate to break the bad news, it’s true that if taking a shower helped your testicles stay fresh, and smell good, maybe you wouldn’t be here, would you?
Yeah, you’ll hide your ‘family jewels’ most of the time unless you forget to wear your pants to work, but that doesn’t happen. We remember to wear pants every time. Just like that, you’ll need to remember that having stinky balls is something to address.
Now that you know leaving your balls out to dry isn’t really something you can do at work, it’s best to know why your balls smell like age-old cheese, and what to do about it. So here’s the million-dollar question.
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The Golden Answer To “Why Do My Balls Stink?”
Did you expect a golden answer? If only things were that easy but they aren’t. Do you know why? There are actually a bunch of reasons why the testicles start comfortably stinking up your underwear and eventually tell you they need some cleaning. Below, you’ll find the causes and right after that, what you can try doing about the problem.
The Cause Of Smell: Bacteria
Sweat, and of course bacteria are the reasons why things can take a rough turn. We know the second answer wasn’t that obvious, but you’ll remember it after you know.
Regardless of how much scrubbing and cleansing is done, every guy experiences a bad odor at least once in a lifetime. Testicles are trapped in your precious underwear and spend most part of the day hibernating in a hot, and humid environment. On top of that, there’s no air circulation. Guess what that adds up to. The perfect breeding ground for odor-causing bacteria!
These little meddling rascals can really take the high road to stink up the whole area around your testicles.
But Why Do My Balls Smell Bad? Here’s What The Bacteria Does
They feed on your sweat. Yes, that’s right. That’s exactly what they do. The name of the bacteria is Thioalcohols. Sounds like the name of some long-gone Roman emperor, doesn’t it? Even though it has such a grand name, the work it does is terrible.
Sweat itself doesn’t have an odor of its own that’s perceptible to the human nose. What the bacteria does is that it chows down on the sweat that covers the testicles like there’s no tomorrow. The bacteria are known to smell like eggs themselves, and they release a pungent odor when feeding on sweat. It’s like a stinking spoon stuck in excrement. As bad as that sounds, it was just an analogy that didn’t really work.
So What’s To Be Done About Smelly Balls? Is There Any Hope?
Of course, there’s hope. If there wasn’t, this article would have no point to make. Yes, the bacteria are the bad guys and you can’t seem to stop it. But it isn’t the end of the world. There’s a way past this problem, and here are the steps that you can take to make sure you have fresh balls that smell like perfume. Well, maybe things got overboard with the perfume bit. But you get the picture.
Tip 1: Clean and Exfoliate Your Testicles
Clean your balls like it’s the last time you’re cleaning them. Clean them like you’re going to war tomorrow and you can’t take a shower for months. The point is, clean them with caution and clean them with proper care.
Since you can’t get your nose down there and smell it afterward, it’s best to do things properly. When you’re showering, make sure to use a washcloth or loofah while lathering up. Since both of these have textured surfaces, they do a fantastic job at taking out the trash from your nutsack and getting them all cleaned up.
While you’re at it, you could use amazingly perfumed soap that makes things even better. That way, when the texture removes the bad stuff, you’re also ending up getting perfumed beneath your johnson.
Tip 2: Hang Your Balls Out To Dry
Obviously, this advice isn’t meant to be taken literally. You know you can’t detach your testicles and hang them out on a wire to dry. Maybe you’d want that but what we mean is, it’s important to use a towel and clean that space up, attempting to remove every last bit of water droplet till they’re completely dry.
But because of surface tension, a bit of water will remain. So it’s best to put your pants on at least sometime after you’ve taken a shower. Take off the towel, turn on the fan, and just let them go all the way to dryland.
Tip 3: Powder Your Testicles To Power Them Up
You probably heard of this one before right? If you didn’t, you’re probably going to get saved by this information. Powder your balls, and don’t be a miser when applying the powder. Cover those nuts up with powder, and they’ll combat sweat and odor throughout the day.
If you need to, you can re-apply the powder. Keep a small one in your bag just in case. You’ll save yourself the hassle to go dumpster diving when trying to clean up at the end of the day.
Tip 4: Use Quality Products For Cleaning
The scrotum is actually comprised of thinner skin. Maybe it doesn’t look that way because of the rhino-like folds that you might see occasionally, but it is. So take extra care with what you’re applying to it. Since they are very sensitive to irritation, make sure the products that you’re using do not have harmful chemicals in them.
Additionally, it’s always a good idea to use products that have a few essential oils, plant extracts, and also a bit of vitamins, and minerals. You’ll find things like these at a superstore or at some place where they sell a range of good stuff to get cleaned.
Tip 5: Pay Close Attention To Your Diet
Did you know that diet plays a crucial role in regulating body odor? What you eat is what you excrete right? Well, that and a little more since sweat isn’t really ‘excrement’ per se. But sweat can be a real b-word if it’s affected by foods that don’t suit you well.
Foods play a huge role in the amount of body odor that is produced and how that body odor smells. Spicy foods such as peppers can cause you to break a sweat often which is bad. On the other hand, onions and garlic are catalysts of exceedingly foul-smelling body odor.
Other foods that can affect body odor include broccoli, cumin, curry, asparagus, and alcohol. It’s difficult to get to know what exactly doesn’t suit your skin but taking a run to a nutritionist or a doctor can help in these instances. They’ll tell you things you didn’t even consider to play a role in that foul odor.
Anything Else To Prevent The Odor?
Yes, there is. But you must promise yourself to follow the tips that have been given above. You can only go so far as to prevent it if you’re not taking proper care in the first place. Here are two more things that you can do to make sure that your nutsack isn’t kicking you in the nose.
Wear Breathable Underwear: Ones With Pouches
Wear good underwear. Especially the ones that are breathable. The best way to go about this is to wear underwear made of pure cotton. Modern boxer designs have pouches that help separate your testicles from the rest of your groin. This helps reduce the heat that your scrotum is exposed to. In addition, it’s the perfect way to avoid chafing issues as well.
Wear Right Clothing
Wear clothing that aligns with the temperature. If it’s hot, you wouldn’t want to wear anything but cotton. If you do, you’re in for some big trouble. That’s why, whatever you do, make sure you’re wearing proper clothing so that you don’t sweat too much. As we learned before, sweating causes what? That’s right. Bad odor. Why? That’s correct, because the bacteria feed on the sweat.
Final Words
There are a handful of remedies to try out if you find that your balls stink. Every once in a while, it’s common for a guy to experience this issue and ignore it, thinking that there’s nothing that can be done about it. That’s why we’ve provided the underlying causes of this problem and several remedies that you can use.
Proper hygiene is mandatory if you want to stay healthy, and feel good about yourself. Stinking balls or any other kind of bad body odor can really send your self-confidence plummeting at an increasingly fast rate. That’s why addressing the issue is the first step toward its prevention.
It’s best to remember the basics so we’ll go over them one last time. Maintain proper hygiene, wear comfortable underwear, pay attention to your diet, keep your scrotum clean, and use quality products for cleaning up!