How do you get smegma

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Medically reviewed by Janet Brito, Ph. Medically reviewed by Carolyn Kay, M. In this article, we examine how to identify smegma, the best ways to remove it, and how to prevent smegma from developing. Smegma may appear as a cheese-like substance, which may concern some people. However, it is typically nothing to worry about unless it is not smegma but a symptom of an infection.

If a boy or man is uncircumcised, they will have a foreskin that covers the head of the penis. Sweat, oil, and skin cells can remain under the foreskin if the area is not cleaned properly.

At times, smegma may develop into white, pearl-shaped lumps under the foreskin. Unless a person experiences pain or other symptoms are present, this is also nothing to worry about. In males, smegma most commonly develops in those who are not circumcised but can occur in all males.

In females, smegma may build up between the labia and around the hood of the clitoris. The purpose of smegma is to provide protection and lubrication to the penis. When an infant boy develops smegma under the foreskin, parents may be tempted to pull back the foreskin and clean the head of the penis. This is not routinely recommended. In most males, the foreskin is attached to the head of the penis from birth and starts to separate as they age.

This normal separation allows for the foreskin to be pulled back and cleaned. If the foreskin is forcibly retracted, it can lead to severe pain, bleeding, skin tears, and scarring. Practicing good hygiene will save you a lot of trouble further on down the road.

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Mario Abad Mario Abad is a style and grooming writer based in Manhattan. Too bad I did not know that females also produce smegma and I am now I had to adjust or sex was not all that great. I am circumcised and have never had any health problems in the groin. I learned about smegma as I was growing up in Catholic schools. It was not a playground word, nor was it taught to me by my parents.

So it must have come from the Baltimore Catechism or some other classroom source. Why was it even talked about? All I know is it furthered my disgust with my adolescent sexuality. For some reason, I encountered the word again just a few years ago, in my late 60s. Being disgusted with your natural body processes is not only unhealthy, it is unreasonable. You are wonderfully made and accepting your beautiful nature is essential for your emotional and mental health. Please find someone who appreciates you.

Sir,a huge amount of smegma is accumulating around penis every after 2 -4 hours. Is there any medical solution for controlling the smegma. Thank you. Massaging your genitals with a pleasing scented organic vegetable based oil will alleviate the condition which may be the result of the water quality with which you bathe and perhaps the quality of the soap you use to bathe your skin.

The entire body is involved with itself and it knows when there is an unhealthy condition either from the environment or from within. Eating too many oily, greasy animal fats is not healthy. Hi i am checking out after constant washing my foreskin after i wake up it seems to have the smegma on my foreskin again. What is the reason for it. Switch from soap to scrubbing with water and a soft washcloth. Often times the use of soap can change the ph down there and cause and increase in smegma production.

A little gross, but if you ever pee in the shower, pinch off your foreskin and let fresh urine coat everything inside contrary to popular belief, fresh urine is sterile due to the ammonia content, and will help rebalance things.