Crotch Comfort and Concerns
Let's face it gents, we have delicate things between our legs that like to be comfortable at all times, and girdles provide a unique challenge in accomplishing that goal. This section discusses how to keep our genitals comfortable and healthy. The previous section Getting the Proper Fit assumed that your genitals will live down and under you as dictated by gravity, but additional sections below will discuss alternatives to this concept.
The female girdle was designed to be pulled all the way up to a woman's vagina and perineum; but, because of our genitals, we can't do that. A girdle that is worn too high or creeps up during the day compresses the genitals, and to some men, this is very annoying. To be comfortable, a man needs to wear the girdle lower than a woman, leaving about 2 to 3 inches of space (a jock) for his penis and testicles, or he will have to employ the relocation techniques described below.
Alternate Positions for Harry
Many men have a nickname for their penis, so to keep this next conversation light, let's call ours Harry, and we'll call the testicles the Ball Brothers. .
All previous discussions about proper fit assumed that Harry would hang down between one's legs in the 2 to 3 inch jock we talked about. According to Masters and Johnson, the average human Harry is 4 inches long when bored and 6 inches long when excited. Harry and the Ball Brothers could get pretty cramped in that 2 to 3 inch chamber.
But wait, that lower space is NOT the only place available for Harry,
and this section will discuss two alternate positions that will get him
up and out of the way and leave the jock completely to the Ball Brothers.
Also, by moving Harry up and out of the way, you can pull the girdle up
higher, which means you can now use some of those short girdles sitting
idle at the bottom of your undies drawer, or you can go out and purchase
some of the shorter models you have been wanting to try.
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Horizontal Harry To accomplish this, put on your briefs or girdle then reach in and place Harry to the right or to the left, whichever you choose. Harry fits right into the crease that forms at the juncture of your leg and abdomen. And when you sit down, Harry fits right into the pocket formed by your trousers. This procedure works so well and is so comfortable that I exhort every girdle wearer to give it a try. The advantages are extremely compelling:
The only problem with this new home for Harry is that when you
first try it, you will feel weird. Harry won't feel weird.; YOU
will feel weird. His presence will be felt by you often, and you
may not like that (but then again you might). But please, don't
give up after a day or two; it takes two to three weeks for you
to forget that Harry is now in front and not under. You will get
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Vertical Position Although this position can be used for everyday girdle wear, it's major benefits are most realized in sports and exercise activities. The objective is to get Harry vertical and completely out of the way of leg motion. Notice the photo of Michael Johnson during the 2000 Summer Olympics. His Harry is almost completely vertical and is definitely out of harm's way. Click on the image to see the complete photo. And to take this even further, some athletes wear very tight shorts and actually tuck the Ball Brothers up and inside their body, into their Inguinal Canals. If you are a cyclist, try this. First, don a pull-on girdle that has a smooth crotch and is very tight. Pull it up as high as it will go then reach in and press the Ball Brothers into their Inguinal Canals. While using the other, outside hand to hold them in place, pull your scrotum and Harry straight up. Then as you continue to hold everything in place, pull the girdle up even higher. Everything should stay in place, especially during your ride. If they don't, the girdle is not tight enough or its not up far enough. I use a size medium Playtex 18 Hour High Waist Girdle with a couple gussets at the top. This works great, and there is never anything between me and the saddle. |
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11/10/04 - Terry (wife) and I just returned from a hiking trip to the Ozarks in Arkansas. I wore a CM299 for every hike. Harry was vertical and we were both extremely comfortable. Warning to those using a modem: if you click on the photo to the left, you will get the unabridged version. It was not shrunk like the other photos at this site. |
Health Concerns - Crotch Rot
We are so fortunate that medical technology is where it is today. Many years ago, I went through Air Force boot camp at Lackland Air Force base in San Antonio, Texas, during the months of July and August. I don't think I need to tell you how hot it was in our dark green fatigues and pith helmets. Anyway, I was one of several who contracted crotch rot, a fungus that attacks your moist scrotum and anus. The treatment was an ointment called "Whitfield's Ointment". It contains a fair dose of benzoic acid and when applied to the very tender parts around the crotch, burns with a pain that has to be experienced to be believed. And the salve had to be applied every night for at least a week or two, sheer agony.
During warm weather, our crotches are constantly damp. Warm and wet, a perfect breeding ground for fungus. And wearing a girdle exacerbates that problem even more, especially if the girdle has any rubber content. So it is possible that you may some day contract a case of crotch rot.
How to Avoid Crotch Rot
- After your morning shower, dry off thoroughly then apply a good coat of medicated powder to your genitals and the garment you are about to put on (briefs/girdle). Ammen's powder works well, and Micatin is even better (anti-fungal) but it's quite expensive. Oh yes, wash powder off before sex.
- Immediately was, dry, and powder after strenuous activity or exercise.
- Two site-visitors have commented that they cut the crotch out of their girdles and (wearing a brief) they let it all hang out. One previously infected gentlemen swears by this technique as THE preventative maintenance for the problem.
If You Contract Crotch Rot
Been there, done that. If you develop a case of crotch rot, go to the store and purchase one of several brands of anti-fungal ointments specific to that ailment. Two products come to mind, but there are others, Micatin and Lotrimin, and they both work. They don't have an unpleasant odor, and there is absolutely no pain, as in my story above. This is what prompted my comment about modern medical technology.
Use the ointment in the morning and in the evening after washing and drying the affected areas. Continue treatment until success is achieved. Do not use power during your treatment. For me, the treatment has lasted from 2 days to 7 days, depending on how diligent I was with the applications. And the weather played a part also.
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