Tired of worrying about the odor down there? Then, learn about these habits to keep your dick smelling fresh and boost your bedroom confidence.
Ever caught yourself asking, “Can I make my thing smell way better?”
Most likely, keeping your dick smelling fresh will depend on your habits, and yes, every penis owner can improve how their dick smells just by doing a few steps.
And if you're the type who always deals with sweat, condoms, smegma, or has an active lifestyle, don't worry, because we've got ways to reduce the odor and tips to prevent irritation on your Johnson.
Let’s talk about daily cleaning, grooming, and products to consider next on how to make your dick smell good, or when you should ask your doc for help.
Why Does Your Smell Matter in a Relationship? (Yes, Even Down There)
In plain words, your scent can play a sneaky yet so powerful role when it comes to attraction.
Having a natural and pleasant smell can likely turn your partner on as well, so bad smells like sweat, leftover urine, or even the hype of smegma (the gooey white stuff that you can find beneath the foreskin) can do the opposite by killing the mood, lowering your confidence, and even putting distance between partners.
Your smell can also give a hint about your health and hygiene, but natural smells aren’t something you should worry about because they’re normal; those unusual or persistent odors can likely tell you that something’s off.
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Why Does Your Dick Smell Bad? (The Root and Remedy)
A penis that stinks can be quite common, but it can likely improve by upgrading your hygiene or going for simple medical treatments.
Smegma
That “moisture” around the shaft is called the smegma, and it’s a mixture of oils and dead skin cells to keep the area under the foreskin lubricated and protected, and pretty common for uncircumcised people.
But because of not cleaning your dick regularly or excessive sweating, the white chunk can likely accumulate, and when not treated, it can cause infection in the long term, such as redness, discoloration, or phimosis.
Phimosis can make the foreskin difficult to pull (and can likely cause pain), and in some cases, penis owners may need to undergo surgery to make things go back to normal, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
What You Can Do
You can keep your dick clean by pulling back the foreskin and washing your penis with a mild cleanser and water, then rinse it, pat and don’t rub to dry it.
Once everything’s clean, you can put the skin back, and the smell should disappear; you can keep on washing your dick regularly, at least once a day, to prevent your dick from smelling, but if the smell of smegma persists, or there’s a change in color, swelling, irritation, pain, or if the foreskin won’t pull back, then it’s best to give your doc a visit.
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Another culprit that makes your dick stink would be UTI, a bacterial or viral infection that infects the part of the urinary tract, and this can happen due to sex, not releasing all the amount of urine, diabetes, or usage of a catheter, and it can make your urine stink and feel like the smell is coming from the penis.
Other symptoms may include going to pee all the time, and there’s so little that comes out, a burning feeling when you pee, or having cloudy or pinkish urine.
What You Can Do
If you suspect that what you’re feeling is UTI, then go ahead and see your doctor, so they can prescribe you some OTC phenazopyridine to help manage the pain before your appointment.
Your UTI can only be treated by using antibiotics, and if you get it a lot, your doc might also put you on low-dose antibiotics for a while and observe why it’s happening, and to prevent UTIs from recurring, make sure to stay hydrated, practice good hygiene, don’t hold your pee for too long, and take probiotics as per UCLA Health.
Yeast Infection
Yeast infection or thrush can likely happen when the Candida fungus overgrows on a part of the penis, and that can give off this bad smell, redness, burning, itching, or unusually flaky or shiny skin.
It can happen if you don’t wash enough, especially if you’re uncut, or you got it from a partner who has it as well, and when untreated, yeast can cause inflammation that can lead to other infections that can be challenging to treat.
What You Can Do
If you suspect you have it, see a doctor first to get the right diagnosis, and they may prescribe you an oral fluconazole or topical antifungals to clear it up, and your hygiene and immunity also matter here, and use condoms as well so you won't transfer it to your partner.
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Balanitis
For Balanitis, this can happen once the head of the penis gets infected, but if the foreskin is involved, it’s called balanoposthitis, that caused mostly by unprotected sex, smegma buildup, poor hygiene, infections, using scented soaps and washes, or even skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis.
It can smell, and can also cause itching, swelling, and fluid build-up under the foreskin, and also burning pain when you pee. The uncircumcised folks are most likely to get it, and if left untreated, it can also lead to phimosis.
What You Can Do
If you have it, you can prepare a salty, warm water bath to help you with the pain and swelling, and avoid soap as much as possible in the area.
You can also use unscented moisturizer to keep the skin from drying and flaking, dry it gently, and see a doctor if the discomfort lasts more than a day or two, and your doc will prescribe you treatments depending on the cause, like bacitracin/polymyxin or hydrocortisone for irritation, or even clotrimazole if a fungal infection is involved.
Gonorrhea
Next up, let’s discuss STIs like Gonorrhea, which can likely happen once you get in contact with another person’s vagina, mouth, or anus, and it can affect the penis, rectum, and throat, and sometimes, there are no symptoms, making it a bit scary.
But if you ever contracted it, you’ll notice this unusual and unpleasant odor, along with burning when peeing, soreness, bleeding, and green/yellow/white discharge.
You might also feel some itch on the genitals or anus, or even some pain whenever you poop.
What You Can Do
First, see a doctor immediately, so they can prescribe you some ceftriaxone plus an oral antibiotic if chlamydia is also suspected, and make sure to have your sexual partners get tested and treated too, as for the recovery, it can take around a whole week, so please don’t get intimate during the treatment.
To help guarantee that you’re clear, it’s advised that you should wait for another seven days after finishing your meds before you resume having sex.
Chlamydia
Chlamydia is another infection that's transmissible through sex on this list that can make your dick smell unpleasant, and it can spread through vaginal, oral, or anal sex.
It’s also symptom-free, but you might smell something when peeing, and there can also be a burning sensation once you do, or you might also notice some abnormal discharge or testicle pain, and untreated chlamydia often leads to reproductive problems.
What You Can Do
Like gonorrhea, the treatment can last seven days, and another seven days of abstinence make sure you’re clear.
And once you see your doctor, they’ll likely give you antibiotics like doxycycline, levofloxacin, or azithromycin to clear the infection, and please, use condoms if you’re not sure about a partner’s STI status.
Non-Gonococcal Urethritis (NGU)
Non‑gonococcal urethritis can happen when your urethra gets inflamed from an infection that isn’t gonorrhea, and mostly because of a bacteria (sometimes viruses) that spreads during sex. It can make your penis give off a noticeable, unpleasant smell.
Chlamydia can be a common cause of this, but other pathogens can be responsible, and the typical symptoms are soreness, irritation at the tip, burning pain when peeing, and smelly discharge, and if left untreated, the infection can go and spread to the testicle or prostate and might affect fertility.
What You Can Do
Like most STIs, NGU is treated with antibiotics like doxycycline and azithromycin, and recovery can take seven days, so no sex until it’s done.
Some Extra Tips to Keep Your Junk Fresh Smelling
If you’re only giving your groin a half-hearted soap swipe, then it’s time to upgrade.
Wash Your Balls Each Day
Scrub those balls every time you shower, at least once a day, especially if you just finished a workout, because if you don’t, the area can likely become a buffet where the viruses and bacteria can have a feast.
Use a Gentle Soap
Your penile skin can be super thin and sensitive, so it’s best to skip the harsh, scented, or anti-bacterial soaps.
Don’t Forget to Dry Thoroughly
Washing is basic, and don’t forget to dry by patting (don’t rub) the area with a clean towel, and if you’re uncircumcised, dry under the foreskin as well, because residual moisture means more germs.
Use Powder (Or Anti-Chafe Gel) to Help You Stay Dry
After drying your thing, you can sprinkle a bit of body powder or anti-chafe product before putting your clothes on, so it can soak up the remaining moisture and sweat, but if you hate the white dust, breathable, moisture-wicking underwear can help too.
Don’t Let It Get Too Dry
Keeping things dry is great, but if you have itchy and flaky skin, you might be overdoing things, and sometimes, it can be caused by detergents or dryer sheets.
Be Careful During Manscaping
Sure, trimming your bushes can make your junk look neat, and might even lessen the odor, but too much shaving can likely cause ingrown hairs or even folliculitis, so trim instead of shaving whenever possible, and use a wash that has salicylic acid in it before and after to prevent ingrowns, and keep all of your tools clean, or wipe them with alcohol before use.
You Can Smell Like a Champ Down There!
You might not smell like roses, but giving your junk a little attention and using the right products are all it takes to keep your dick smelling like you actually care.
Don’t overthink things, just wash properly, trim, and skip all the scented products, and always remember that a little prevention always goes a long way, but if anything sticks around or seems weird, you can see your doc and get it sorted.
But if you wanna skip the guesswork, you can also grab a discreet toy or two from BeYourLover, so you’d better check our list of male sex toys to give you that quality play that won’t get in the way of your hygiene. Our toys are super easy to use and waterproof too, so you can just wash them, reuse them, and clean them well to keep infections out of the system.
And if you need more sex tips and tricks up your sleeve, you can check our guides to the sexual fetishes every guy should try, penis owner- approved top male masturbators, and how to use a sex doll torso or onahole.
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