OESUP
OESUP is soap that the manufacturer claims to be specially formulated to remove the fragrance of the foreskinned penis.
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Foreskin fragrance
The foreskin produces pheromones that are likely to be present in the preputial sac.[1] Many foreskinned men report a pleasant musky fragrance[2] from their penis. Musk is also produced by deer to create sexual arousal.[2] The fragrance, when it occurs, is emitted from the preputial sac.
The fragrance may contain stimulating pheromones and is variously characterized. A few find it offensive, but others find it attractive, pleasing, exciting, stimulating, or arousing.[2] [3]
Some believe that the use of soap in the preputial sac harms the natural microbiome and increases the strength of the fragrance. The musky foreskin fragrance may be contained by avoiding retraction of the foreskin.
Excessive washing and non-specific dermatitis
Birley et al. (1993) report excessive washing, especially with the use of soap, will dry the oils out of tissues and cause a balanitis like inflammation. The use of soap (including body wash, shower gel, and shampoo) should be avoided and emollients should be applied.[4] One intact man recommends applying a "thin layer of jojoba oil" to one's glans and inner foreskin daily.[5]
Although it is commonly believed that the human foreskin is the source of infection so must be constantly washed to prevent infection, that is not true. Fleiss, Hodges & Van Howe (1998) reported the foreskin has both protective and immunological functions that help to prevent disease.[6] Washing removes the protective substances and leaves the penis prone to infection, so washing should be limited and soap should not be used.
See also
External links
Official website. Retrieved 24 June 2025
References
- ↑
Fleiss P, Hodges F, Van Howe RS. Immunological functions of the human prepuce. Sex Trans Infect. October 1998; 74(5): 364-67. PMID. PMC. DOI. Retrieved 14 January 2022.
- ↑ a b c
Musky
, vocabulary.com. Retrieved 26 April 2024. - ↑ Anonymous.
Scent
, Reddit. Retrieved 9 April 2025. - ↑ Birley HDL, Wasker MM, Luzzi GA, et al. Clinical Features and management of recurrent balanitis; association with atopy and genital washing. Genitourin Med. 1 October 1993; 69(5): 400-3. PMID. PMC. DOI. Retrieved 25 June 2025.
- ↑ Anonymous (2022).
The jojoba oil solution
, REDDIT. Retrieved 25 June 2025. - ↑ Fleiss P, Hodges F, Van Howe RS. Immunological functions of the human prepuce. Sex Trans Infect. October 1998; 74(5): 364-67. PMID. PMC. DOI. Retrieved 14 January 2022.
