6 Ways to Keep it Dry

August 25, 2010, By 2 comments

6 Ways to Keep it Dry

"Keep the moving parts clean."

"Panama" by Van Halen.

Twenty-five years ago, David Lee Roth's innuendo-fueled vocals suggested that all guys keep it clean below the waistline. What Van Halen's hit didn't tell us was to keep it dry down there as well. Today, body sprays, deodorants and fragrances abound, yet very few products address that all important area between the waist and knees.

Because you never know when you might be on display, here's a short list of tips and tricks to keep it cool and dry when it matters most.

Made You Say Underwear

Boxers or briefs? Cotton, silk or athletic performance? None at all? Seems like a silly place to start, but all of us are very opinionated when it comes to our selection of underwear. The best way to avoid getting sticky in the summer is to stay away from the silk and going "commando," at least until after dinner. Silk as a singular layer is great, but trapped between layers of polyester or cotton in shorts or jeans, silk can cause more wetness down there than it prevents.

As for going au naturel, cooler outdoor temperatures can help keep the sweat down, but that thicker, heavier fabric against your most sensitive of skin produces a heck of a lot of moisture.

Stick to cotton boxers, briefs, boxer-briefs or "athletic performance" underwear, which wick away unwanted sweat and moisture. These are the best choices during sweltering heat.

The Hair Down There

Yep, we're going there. Pubic hair helps disperse moisture by keeping a layer of air between the twig-and-berries and undies. In an effort to "keep it neat," a number of guys remove some or all of the shrubbery.

If this applies to you, make an effort to leave some down there. It may seem counterintuitive, but pubic hair aids in ventilation. Consider the "uniform trim" that you would give your beard or goatee. That is, keep everything at a uniform length — maybe a 2- or 3-inch setting on the beard clippers. And be sure to wear undergarments made from breathable materials such as cotton.

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Comments (2):

Mohammed S. An immensly vane and stupid notion. While I am graying or greying everywhere I think you need more grey matter in your cranium than on your torso. In my time the contents of my skull matterred more to the other gender than my barb or hair anywhere else, perhaps things hav all changed. - 09/09/2011
Steven W. I have often used Gold Bond medicated powder. Its almost like menthol powder. It feels awesome, and the 100% cotton underwear recommendation is the gospel. Also, 100% cotton sheets are the bomb. They will prevent you from having unwanted sweat episodes in your sleep. - 03/21/2011

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