Aaargh! Jock Itch Gets in the Way of Cycling

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Aaargh! Jock Itch Gets in the Way of Cycling
By John Dugan
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• Jock itch is a pain in the manhood for many men,
  whether they are jocks or couch potatoes or
  something in between. But this common male organ
  health condition does seem to be more likely to
  occur in men who are more physically involved,
  such as jocks and including those who are
  active in the sport (and pastime) of cycling.
  Lets take a look at this common (and often
  vexing) cycling issue.

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Basics Jock itch

• For those who go in for such things, the medical
  name for jock itch is tinea cruris. (It is
  related to think first cousin athletes foot,
  also known as tinea pedia.) Every guy has reason
  at some time to scratch their member and sacks,
  but when they are visited with jock itch, the
  need to scratch can be increased dramatically
  and embarrassingly.

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• So what is jock itch exactly? Well, its a
  fungal infection, just as athletes foot is a
  fungus. Jock itch occurs on the manhood sacks,
  buttocks, thighs, and/or midsection. It presents
  as a red, ring-like or circular rash, which may
  occur singly or in groups. The border of the rash
  tends to be raised, and the skin may be flaky or
  scaly.
• As male organ health issues go, jock itch is not
  serious, but it can be inconvenient. Some people
  find the rash can burn or sting a bit, but most
  cases are marked by the severe itch that gives
  the condition its nickname.

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Cycling

• Jock itch is most often found in a warm, moist
  environment, which accurately describes the
  midsection. This kind of environment is heaven
  for a fungus, and its the kind of environment
  that is very common among athletes including
  cyclists. When a cyclist has jock itch, it can
  get in the way by creating a distraction, a need
  to scratch, that keeps the cyclist from keeping
  focused on his goals.

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• Biking shorts can contribute to the issue. The
  shorts tend to provide compression, which is
  helpful for cycling but which also increases heat
  and therefore sweat. Finding shorts made of a
  material that allows the skin to breathe can
  help decrease the chance of developing jock itch.
  Its also extremely important that bikers wash
  their shorts thoroughly and regularly allowing
  the sweat to accumulate can only add to the
  possibility that the fungus will find it a nice
  place to put down roots and grow.

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• If a guy has athletes foot, he needs to take
  special care to prevent jock itch. The fungus
  that causes the former also causes the latter.
  So, dont go to the shower, wipe down the feet
  with a towel and then use the same towel to dry
  off the midsection using a separate towel for
  the feet is highly recommended. By the same
  token, put on socks before putting on bike shorts
  or underwear, so that the athletes foot fungus
  doesnt transfer.

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• Its also important not to share towels (or
  certainly underwear, shorts or socks) with
  another cyclist if he has jock itch, sharing
  towels or clothing increases the chance of it
  spreading. And if at the gym, wear flip-flops or
  other appropriate footwear to the shower and
  sauna. (Needless to say, those who sauna in the
  nude should put a clean towel down before sitting
  in the sauna.)
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• Cycling enthusiasts who do come down with jock
  itch have several over-the-counter options to
  use. A persistent case may require a visit to the
  doctor.

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• Jock itch, whether in a cycling enthusiast or a
  desk jockey, may benefit from the daily use of a
  superior male organ health oil (health
  professionals recommend Man 1 Man Oil, which is
  clinically proven mild and safe for skin). Jock
  itch often feels better when the skin is
  moisturized, so select an oil with a combination
  of hydrating agents, like vitamin E and shea
  butter. The oil ideally should also contain
  vitamin B5, aka pantothenic acid, a vital
  nutrient that is required for cell metabolism and
  the maintenance of healthy tissue.

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