I was giving my boyfriend a hand job today, and there was these crusty little balls of white stuff underneath his foreskin when I would pull it back. Was it dried up sperm or something else? And is that normal or is that gross?
2007-01-25 16:42:50 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Men's Health
It's called smegma and it means that he needs to wash under his foreskin better.
2007-01-25 16:47:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
It could be dried semen, but it's probably a substance called smegma. The male body normally produces it, though some guys have more of it than others. In small amounts it's not harmful and might actually be somewhat beneficial. But in larger amounts it needs to be washed away or it could increase the likelihood of irritation/infection.
If you find it gross, tell him to wash the area before you go near it. It's not a big deal. For most guys, washing underneath the foreskin (it's simple, just pull back the foreskin and wash like any other part of the body) with water and mild soap daily during a shower is enough to keep it from building up. You can even get in the shower and wash it for him, if you like.
2007-01-26 02:44:32 · answer #2 · answered by trebla_5 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's called smegma and it is defintely gross!
Both males and females produce smegma. In males smegma is produced and accumulates under the foreskin; in females it collects around the clitoris and in the folds of the labia minora.
Smegma is invisible, noticeable as a smooth or moist texture until it is allowed to accumulate, when it takes on its characteristic texture and appearance described in many texts as "cheesy". Since smegma tends to accumulate under the foreskin in males, its presence is less common and less noticeable in circumcised males.
The subpreputial moisture keeps the glans moist and may lubricate the movement of the foreskin. However, if allowed to accumulate and decay in the foreskin cavity it can provide an ideal medium for potentially pathogenic bacteria to colonise[2]; current medical opinion is that allowing smegma to accumulate freely is unhealthy. Accumulation of smegma can cause or aggravate a variety of irritations known as balanitis. Early medical studies such as those by Plaut (1947) and Heins (1958) claimed that smegma accumulation led to the development of penile cancer, but the American Cancer Society states that more recent studies have failed to support this [3].
Preventing accumulation is best done by rinsing the area with warm water. In females, the hood of the clitoris can be gently pulled back to wash away accumulated smegma. Some argue that soap is best avoided because it depletes natural skin oils and may cause non-specific dermatitis [4]. In addition, vaginal deodorants that are sometimes used to combat unwanted odors can be harmful, as they tend to upset the normal balance of bacteria in the vaginal cavity. This can in turn upset the pH of the vagina [5]. Noticeably unpleasant odours can be an indicator of a potentially serious medical problem, and deodorant sprays or washes may hide this condition.
Smegma has become part of the pro- and anti-circumcision movements, with those in favor of routine infant circumcisions citing improved hygiene by avoiding odorous or harmful buildup, and those opposed citing the usefulness of smegma, which is generally lost following circumcision. Medical opinion is split on the matter.
2007-01-26 04:15:28 · answer #3 · answered by bad_bob_69 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be that he doesn't keep himself clean as he needs to pull back and clean frequently. Could also be yeast growing under the skin as it is a moist dark area and yeast likes those conditions. If he cleans and it returns after meticulous hygiene or reddenes the skin or causes itchiness he should see his dr. Nothing serious that can't be treated with an anti-fungal cream but if you have sexual intercourse and it is yeast you could get it vaginally and orally you could get yeast also. Just a word of caution.
2007-01-25 18:58:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds gross, he probably doesn't clean himself very well. Thats my best guess.
I know people that get zits on they're scrotum maybe you can get them underneath your foreskin? I don't have foreskin, so I wouldn't know.
2007-01-25 18:15:23 · answer #5 · answered by ... 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ummm that is gross.. it is probably pre-*** from something he 'liked' from earlier in the day. He needs to learn to clean himself up throughout the day.. just like girls needs to.
2007-01-25 18:36:48 · answer #6 · answered by bigtruckjulie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He needs to keep his foreskin clean. This is very important for men when they were not circumsized.
2007-01-25 16:48:50 · answer #7 · answered by Monkey Lips 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
make sure that he washes himself better. have him pull back his foreskin and wash well. if he doesnt, no more hnd jobs till he does. that will make him stay clean!
2007-01-25 17:38:44 · answer #8 · answered by mich_teddybear 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THATS GROSS BUT HE MIGHT OF HAD SEX WITH SOMEONE EARLIER IN THE DAY AND HE DID NOT WASH UP EVERY WELL
2007-01-26 20:17:22 · answer #9 · answered by Nate Dogg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats gross, hes got a bad infection.
2007-01-25 17:32:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋