By Mashum Mollah
Personal hygiene is a critical aspect of everyday life. It’s a getaway to good health and matters a lot when it comes to making an impression out in public. When it comes to maintaining your hygiene, as a man, you can do more than a few things to keep yourself properly groomed while maintaining your health. These practices can range from sleeping on clean sheets to brushing and flossing your teeth twice a day.
There are some things that not every man knows about their hygiene, but they should. Not only will these things help maintain good health and minimize infections and diseases, but also make a man appear more presentable.
Here are things that every man needs to know about personal hygiene and health:
1. Antiperspirant, Deodorant, and Body Odor:
Body odor is something that is not talked about as much as it is required but makes up an essential aspect of men’s health. Men sweat more than women, and it leads to them developing an odor– which can stink and be repulsive to others. There’s nothing worse than having body odor as your signature scent. So, include the following changes and fight body odor the right way:
- Wear clean clothes daily
- Shower every day and use a body wash
- If you sweat a lot, use an antiperspirant
- If you don’t sweat a lot but have body odor, use a deodorant
Understand the difference between antiperspirants and deodorant – the former is meant to stop sweat while the latter eliminates body odor. You can wear cologne after to keep it classy and sophisticated. Also, try different products and see which one works the best for you. Excessive sweating and body odor are also linked with multiple health problems, so have it checked with a doctor if antiperspirants and deodorants don’t work.
2. Oral Hygiene:
Bad breath(halitosis) is repulsive to everyone and makes up for an important part of oral hygiene. Most men don’t realize they have bad breath unless someone points. Being self-aware in such a situation is necessary. It is typically caused by the growth of bacteria in the mouth; however, there can be medical reasons too. No matter the reasons, controlling the bad breath is vital to men’s health.
Brush twice a day and rinse your mouth after every meal. Keep a mouth fresher with you at all times and pop in a mint or a chiclet whenever it seems necessary. Visit a dentist every six-eight months to keep oral hygiene up to the mark.
3. Toilet Hygiene:
Yes, toilet hygiene is a critical part of men’s health and hygiene. There are certain things that you must do to maintain toilet hygiene. Washing hands is the first and foremost of all. Whenever you go to the washroom, wash your hands with soap and rub them for at least 30 seconds before rinsing. Too many contagious diseases are spread through hand to hand contact.
For men, a hand sanitizer is as essential as a handkerchief in today’s world. So, make sure to carry one to maintain hygiene. An astounding number of men don’t wipe or wash their rear bottom. It goes without saying how significant it is to clean down there every day.
4. Change Your Clothes Every day:
From top to bottom, change every piece of cloth on a daily basis. Not changing clothes will lead to a buildup of sweat and microbes. Not just that, it will also cause you to develop body odour. So, wear clean clothes every day to avoid these problems.
Another thing that is critical for personal hygiene and health is underwear. Change your underwear and wear a fresh one every day. Do not wear the same underwear for two days. If you do, you may be at an elevated risk of various fungal infections including jock itch. Dirty underwear can also cause psoriasis – so strictly avoid.
Change your socks every day to prevent athlete’s foot and keep the funky foot odor away.
5. Clip Those Nails:
Neat and well-groomed nails don’t just look appealing, but they keep infections and diseases away. Nailbeds are a burial site for dirt, bacteria, microbes, so keep them clipped short. Also, while you are at it, trim your cuticles and other flaps on the side of the skin. You can use hand lotion and keep the skin soft. Remember, long and unkempt nails have microbes and since we touch everything with our hands, including our face – it can lead to acne and other horrific situations on our face.
Men’s health begins with personal hygiene, and it’s highly important. It surely doesn’t mean that you have to check yourself in the mirror every hour or so. Just keep following the practices mentioned above to maintain personal hygiene at its best. You can visit digital platforms like Momspresso to know more about men’s personal hygiene and health.
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