Hot tubs offer a variety of great reasons to indulge. Not only do they make a great sensual play space for those who are so inclined, they also serve the very practical purpose of soothing sore muscles and helping a guy relax in a way that he just can’t find anywhere else. The benefits are obvious. But are there equal benefits for manhood health?

Hot tubs have gotten a bad reputation over the years, to the point where sometimes men are encouraged to stay away from the spa and find something else to enjoy when it’s time to relax. So it’s important that a man understands the questions surrounding the hot tub and makes up his own mind as to whether the soak is safe. Here are some facts on hot tubs that can shed light on manhood health.

1. The water can get really hot. Though this is great for muscles that ache, it’s not necessarily the best for delicate male organ skin, especially if a guy indulges in the hot tub on a regular basis. Hot water leaches away the essential oils in the skin, which are necessary to help keep the skin hydrated, smooth and supple. As these oils vanish, the skin can take on a dry, ashy appearance, as well as begin itching something fierce.

2. The jets are powerful. The jets in a hot tub are great for massaging the sore muscles and helping a guy relax, but he should take care to keep his male organ away from the most powerful jets of water. Though some guys might be tempted to use the jets as a way to pleasure themselves, they should keep in mind that the very rough “handling” they get from those jets can be enough to damage the male organ skin.

3. Hot tubs need chemical treatments on a regular basis. Though this is great for keeping the water fresh and clean, it’s not great for a guy’s skin, especially the most delicate areas. In fact, a particular type of rash can result from chemicals being forced into the hair follicles with the constant motion of the water. Besides that, the chemicals must be perfectly balanced or they could lead to soreness, redness, chafing and other problems.

4. Hot tub water is rarely changed. Why are all those chemicals necessary? Because the water in a hot tub is usually changed only once or twice per year. This might be fine if it’s a man’s personal tub and he’s paying close attention to the chemical balance, but it’s one very good reason why a guy might want to skip the public hot tubs.

5. Some old hot tubs have exposed moving parts. For some hot tubs, the jets do have moving parts that can be touched by someone using the tub. And from time to time, an adventurous guy might come into contact with those parts, perhaps even with his male organ. And that’s where the trouble starts. There have been reports of men getting their delicate equipment trapped among the jets and other areas of their hot tub, leading to pain, injury and of course, a quite embarrassing extraction.

So how does a man enjoy a hot tub and still maintain good manhood health? He should take care with the jets, make sure the water is not too hot and make a point of using his own personal tub – where he can control the chemicals and water cleanliness – rather than using a public tub. And every time he gets out of the hot tub, he should rinse off in the shower and then apply a top-notch member health crème (health professionals recommend Man 1 Man Oil, which is clinically proven mild and safe for skin). A nutrient crème that contains a wealth of healthy vitamins can help replenish the skin’s natural balance. A crème with Shea butter and vitamin E for hydration is especially welcome to prevent dryness.

Visit http://www.menshealthfirst.com for additional information on most common manhood health issues, tips on improving male organ sensitivity and what to do to maintain a healthy male organ. John Dugan is a professional writer who specializes in men's health issues and is an ongoing contributing writer to numerous websites.