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<blockquote data-quote="Marg's Man" data-source="post: 372588" data-attributes="member: 4085"><p>At 12 he will be experiencing sudden changes 'down there'. It's often nicknamed 'junk' these days for a good reason. Suddenly there is a lot of extra stuff to deal with physically as parts that tucked away neatly need additional consideration. He will be sweating more as well and ( as I'm sure you will have noticed) the sweat smells strongly because it contains proteins (aka pheromones) that were not there before. These go rancid if not washed off regularly and cause the stink.</p><p></p><p>All I can suggest are ideas that I was given when I started to need to think about these things. The main problem is that the creases get a little damp and the skin is easily chafed so these suggestions are looking at dealing with this. </p><p></p><p>Briefs that fit the leg snugly but not tightly keeps a layer of cloth between parts and helps reduce chafing. Another approach is boxer shorts that are the next best thing to going free bird. You got plenty of advice on materials. I NEVER use any kind of synthetic because of sweat problems.</p><p></p><p>Whether he wears underwear or not he will be more comfortable using talcum powder. Many are perfumed and will be objected to because he will see it being unmanly but many perfumes irritate. You won't know until you try. Free use of talc on the feet will help deal with smells in that area too. The talc absorbs the sweat borne proteins and is easily washed away in the shower or bath.</p><p></p><p>Marg's Man</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Marg's Man, post: 372588, member: 4085"] At 12 he will be experiencing sudden changes 'down there'. It's often nicknamed 'junk' these days for a good reason. Suddenly there is a lot of extra stuff to deal with physically as parts that tucked away neatly need additional consideration. He will be sweating more as well and ( as I'm sure you will have noticed) the sweat smells strongly because it contains proteins (aka pheromones) that were not there before. These go rancid if not washed off regularly and cause the stink. All I can suggest are ideas that I was given when I started to need to think about these things. The main problem is that the creases get a little damp and the skin is easily chafed so these suggestions are looking at dealing with this. Briefs that fit the leg snugly but not tightly keeps a layer of cloth between parts and helps reduce chafing. Another approach is boxer shorts that are the next best thing to going free bird. You got plenty of advice on materials. I NEVER use any kind of synthetic because of sweat problems. Whether he wears underwear or not he will be more comfortable using talcum powder. Many are perfumed and will be objected to because he will see it being unmanly but many perfumes irritate. You won't know until you try. Free use of talc on the feet will help deal with smells in that area too. The talc absorbs the sweat borne proteins and is easily washed away in the shower or bath. Marg's Man [/QUOTE]
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