Is it bad to leave genital area damp after washing?

marmaduke | 12:08 Sat 25th Jun 2005 | Body & Soul

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I have heard that you should make sure that that is the very area that you should dry to the max and not leave wet; is this true?

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Joe Shmoe

You should not leave any of your crevices damp.As these areas are ideal breeding grounds for bacteria to breed and cause infection. Also fungal infections are a possibility. Always keep clean and dry.

pixi

Reading your question reminded me of when i had stitches after having my kids. I was told by the midwife to dry 'down there' with a hair dryer. Not very easy as you can imagine as the hair dryers in those days where quite big things almost like ray guns. I still giggle when i think about it. But i agree with joe - make sure you dry off properly.

marmaduke

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I am thinking specifically of male genitals, but I'm sure the same goes for them.

Joe Shmoe

Too right! The rules of personal hygene apply to both genders. For a mental image of what could happen think NAPPY RASH ! eewwgh.

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