Crotch Comfort and Concerns
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.
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 as dictated by gravity, but there are very comfortable alternatives to this concept, and we will discuss them 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 flaccid 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 girdle 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 lower 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 or months
for you to forget that Harry is now in front and not under. You
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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 hand on the outside 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. |
We are so fortunate that medical technology is where it is today. Many years ago, I went through Air Force boot camp 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 contract a case of crotch rot some day.
How to Avoid Crotch Rot
- After your morning shower, dry off thoroughly then apply a coat of medicated powder to your genitals and the garment you are about to put on (briefs/girdle). Ammen's powder works well, but Lamisil Defense or Micatin are even better (anti-fungal) but they are a bit expensive. Oh yes, wash powder off before sex.
- Always wash, dry, and powder immediately after strenuous activity or exercise.
- Two 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.
FUNGUS (Crotch Rash)
Crotch rash is a fungus. If you develop a fungal rash, you will see redness
and irritation in the groin and, possibly, the anal areas. The key to
treating fungus is that you continue the treatment for at least two weeks
after you think the infection is cured. Why? Because fungi produce spores
that stay dormant for a couple of weeks before they emerge. If you discontinue
the treatment too soon, your treatment will miss the emerging spores,
and the fungus will come back.
Here are several medications that you can try starting from least effective to most effective. None of them have an unpleasant odor, and there is absolutely no pain as in my story above. I have listed their familiar brand names and their equivalent products at WalMart (Equate brand):
- Tinactin (Equate Athlete's Foot Cream) - active ingredient = tolnaftate 1%
- Lamisil (Equate athlete's foot cream) - active ingredient = terbinafine hydrochloride 1%
- Alcortin A - prescription only - active ingredients = iodoquinol 1%, hydrocortisone acetate 2%. This is, by far, the best treatment for crotch rash, but it can can only be purchased by prescription, and it permanently stains underwear. It is green, and it makes your underwear green, and it cannot be washed out. If you are going to use this product (recommended) wear dark or black underwear during the treatment. The cream comes in little packets, one packet per day (2 treatments).
YEAST Infection (Candida)
Yeast infection is rare in men, but it can happen, especially if you've
recently had sex with a partner that is infected. The most glaring symptom
of yeast infection is itching in the crotch. It may or may not be accompanied
by redness, but it can cause extreme itching. I am not merely copying
this information from the Internet; I experienced the infection myself.
Yes, there are creams that can be applied externally, but the main cause of yeast is internal (bacterial imbalance), and the best approach to treating this malady is to attack it from the inside. There are two types of homeopathic treatments and at least a few prescription drugs that can be used for treating candida.
- Oil of Oregano: can be purchased in any health food store or online (try Vitacost.com). This is a known supplement for fighting internal bacteria and yeast. This is THE product that cured me when I was being attacked by candida. I had to double the recommended dosage, but that caused no problems.
- Acidophilus: is a general name for a group of probiotics that can be used to protect one's self from candida. Ask your homeopathy pharmacist for recommended products. A friend highly recommends Femdophilus.
- Fluconazole (Diflucan) and ketoconazole (Nizoral) are orally taken medications that are very effective in treating yeast infections of the vagina and mouth. I do not know if they would be effective for men. This is something to be discussed with your doctor.
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