Some Sex Tips for the Winter Holidays

The winter holidays aren’t all jolly old St. Nick and reindeer tamping their hooves on the roof. While the younger set (much younger) may be worried about if they’ve been naughty or nice, the grown-ups know that sometimes naughty is about as nice as things can get. So during the winter holidays, it pays to grab life - one’s sex life, at least - by the mistletoe and make the season especially bright. As long as penis health isn’t a challenge, there’s no reason a couple can’t enjoy a sexy winter treat - and that goes double if they take advantage of these simple sex tips.

- Take advantage of your highs. Not artificial highs - natural ones. Most babies are born in September, nine months after December. And this winter holidays month also typically reports a sizable jump in sales of condoms. That’s not really surprising. During cold winter months, people look for more indoor activities in order to stay physically active - and that definitely includes sex. People also tend to have a little more time off from work during the winter holidays, giving them more time to pay attention to their libidos. And since testosterone levels tend to be on the upswing in fall and winter, those libidos are primed for action. So with all that going on, take advantage of the season’s innate sexiness to dive under the covers or get cozy in front of a roaring fire.

- And take advantage of that punch. Many couples find that just a little something alcoholic can get them even more "in the mood." Many of the season’s bets punches have just that little extra tang to them that these couples are looking for. So if a little pick-me-up helps one or both partners relax, this is a fine season to find something tasty right at hand.

- Explore seasonal fantasies. Even couples who haven’t done a lot of sexual role playing may find that the winter holidays provide the right framework for dipping their toes in. Find out just why Rudolph was so frustrated at being left out of all those reindeer games. Explore just what it is that makes Santa so jolly all the time. Pretend to be a Christmas tree and let someone hang plenty of decorations.

- Dress up. It may not be Halloween, but the holidays are synonymous with seasonal themed clothing. Adult onesies with snow scenes or holiday decorations on them are quite popular - and quite fun to remove from a partner. Wearing an elf’s hat and shoes and nothing else is surprisingly enticing. And something about candy canes on boxers and holly leaves on panties makes it even more fun to take them off.

- Exchange toys. What sex tips list would be complete without encouragement to play with some sex toys? Sure, they can be holiday themed, like a vibrating egg with a snowman’s face or a penis ring that’s red on one side, green on the other. But even a year-round anal plug or a traditional set of handcuffs can add some spice when opening gifts under the tree.

Need any other sex tips for the winter holidays, men? Try this tip for all seasons: Every day, spend time using a first-rate penis health oil (health professionals recommend Man 1 Man Oil, which is clinically proven mild and safe for skin). Take stock of what penis health issues should be addressed. If persistent penis odor is a problem, look for an oil with vitamin A, which has strong antibacterial properties to help address this common problem. Has the manhood lost a little of its old zing in terms of sensitivity and sensation? Be sure the oil also contains L-carnitine, an amino acid that has special properties that help even roughly handled penises maintain proper sensitivity.

Avoid These Foods During the Holidays to Avoid an Itchy Penis

From Thanksgiving through the end of the year, the holidays just keep coming one right after the other. It’s a special and joyous time of the year, and one that a guy doesn’t want marred by the intrusion of an especially itchy penis. Even guys who are experts at penis health may find themselves with an itchy penis at this time of year, and there can be many reasons from dry winter air to rough clothing to, yes, some of the foods that are eaten during the holidays. So let’s delve into foods that might be responsible for that itchy penis.
Anything goes
First, it has to be acknowledged that food reactions vary wildly from person to person, and it’s probably not an exaggeration to say that every food is going to cause a reaction in somebody, someplace. But there are some that are more likely to cause itchiness, and some of those are listed below.
- Milk. Yes, although milk (and products that contain milk) has very excellent health benefits, it also can be an itch trigger in many people. This is not the same as lactose intolerance, which may or may not also occur in a person whose skin becomes itchy from milk. In some people, the itch quotient (on the penis or elsewhere) is related to quantity consumed, so it may be possible for a person with a milk allergy to still drink small amounts with no side effect.
- Peanuts and tree nuts. It’s amazing how the once-ubiquitous peanut is often shunned now because of allergic reactions - and one of those can be itchy penis or itchy other body parts. But peanuts are not alone in the food/itching department - walnuts, pecans, pine nuts, almonds, and other nuts also can cause a fit of scratching. So if nuts make you go nuts, avoid dipping into that bowl of assorted nuts while waiting for holiday dinner to start.
- Eggs. Basically because of allergens in the white of the egg, many people find that they itch after a hearty farmer’s breakfast or even after eating any of the many, many foods that contain eggs as one of the ingredients. Using egg substitutes may be a way to help.
- Gluten grains. Wheat, rye, barley, bran, and oats all contain gluten, and even people who would not be considered gluten intolerant may have a reaction from eating too much. So perhaps reconsider whether that third helping of Grandma’s stuffing is really needed this year.
- Soy. For those non-vegetarians and non-vegans, it may seem like avoiding soy is a breeze - all you have to do is stay away from tofu and edamame, right? Not so fast. Soy is used in many, many processed foods. Check labels carefully if soy is likely to be an itchy penis trigger.
- Tomatoes. One of the most delicious and often-used foods, tomatoes unfortunately do trigger a lot of people. This is largely because tomatoes contain significant amounts of balsam of Peru, 1 of the 5 most prevalent food allergens in the world. This allergen is also found in cinnamon, chocolate, and colas, so beware of foods and drinks in these categories.
An itchy penis can make the holidays a little less cheerful and carefree, so in addition to watching food intake, a man should regularly apply a first-rate penis health oil (health professionals recommend Man 1 Man Oil, which is clinically proven mild and safe for skin). The best oil is going to contain a combination of moisturizers, such as a high-end emollient (like shea butter) and a natural hydrator (like vitamin E), which can keep the skin smooth and moist, so itching is less likely. It should also contain alpha lipoic acid, a potent antioxidant that fights free radicals and the oxidative damage they can cause to sensitive penis skin.

Home for the Holidays: Masturbation Tips

The end-of-year holidays are rolling around, and for many people that means traveling to see relatives - and often staying overnight (or several nights) with parents, siblings, or others. It can be a wonderful time to catch up on things and to see loved ones one hasn’t seen in a long time. But for some it can also be a time with perhaps a bit of familial tension or a situation in which it’s difficult to find some time to just be alone for a while. This doesn’t usually have too big of an impact on penis care issues for a guy - except perhaps in the area of masturbation, which can become an issue, especially for men who masturbate frequently.

Even for guys who hardly ever masturbate, the tension that some people find when in a family situation may make them wish they could relieve some stress - and masturbation is one of the easiest ways to get some stress relief. So for men who need some masturbation time during the holidays, the following should be considered:

- Check locks. Unless a guy doesn’t care if Aunt Petunia walks in on him while he’s fondling his penis, he needs to check the lock on any room (bathroom, bedroom, den, etc.) in which he plans to seek masturbatory relief. Even if it’s the bedroom he grew up in and in which he masturbated daily all through adolescence, it pays to check.

- BYOL. It’s best to bring your own lubricant, rather than assume you’ll be able to sneak some petroleum jelly or hand lotion from someone else. First, it saves one the embarrassment of being caught borrowing the lube. Second, many men have their own favorite lubricants anyway, so why settle for second best?

- Be hygienic. Even if staying in the same bedroom from his adolescence, where it was not unusual for a guy to fall asleep naked immediately after ejaculating, a guy needs to clean up after himself. If he tends to be a "long distance" shooter, ejaculating all over not just himself but nearby bedclothes, he should place a towel (ideally one he has brought from home for this purpose) underneath to keep semen from getting on sheets. He should also wipe all the semen off of himself (especially if he plans to sleep naked). If a towel isn’t available, be sure to have Kleenex or paper towels around for a thorough cleanup. That includes disposing of the Kleenex or paper towels as well so that one’s host doesn’t have to. Also, be sure to wipe lube off of the penis and hands after finishing.

- Watch the noise. If a guy lives alone, he may have gotten used to letting himself go during a masturbation session - which is great. Moans, cries, expletive-filled oaths, noisy bedsprings - all of these are great when alone. But when visiting, pull things back. Keep the noise down a bit to avoid making others uncomfortable - or making oneself the subject of endless jokes by one’s brother.

- Take advantage of the surroundings. If revisiting his old home, it may be that some of the memories that are dug up may be of the more erotic variety. If so, use these during those masturbation sessions; it may add some new spice to the routine and awaken other memories for future use.

Whether enjoying masturbation while home for the holidays or when back at his own home, a man needs to regularly apply a superior penis health oil (health professionals recommend Man 1 Man Oil, which is clinically proven mild and safe for skin) . Topical application of vitamins can help them deliver their benefits more directly to the penis, so find an oil with vitamins A, B₅, C, D, and E. In addition, find an oil with L-arginine, which is helpful in boosting nitric oxide production, thus aiding penile blood vessels to expand as needed.