Men Increasingly Aware Of Their Ball-Stink
LatestMore men are turning to personal grooming products to deal with a rarely-discussed problem concerning their netherregions. But don’t worry: Because they’re dudes — and not delicate ladies — there are products that actually call the stink what it is.
The New York Times informs us that many men have an issue with sweaty balls, and not the kind that put you in the yuletide spirit. (Incidentally, there’s disgusting talk of Ben & Jerry’s rolling out an ice cream flavor called “Schweddy Balls.”) Some men deal with this by applying a dusting of baby powder, but several products tailored to this issue have debuted in recent years.
Treatments for corresponding problems in women are usually branded with a vague name like “Summer’s Eve” and feature a bland description like “feminine cleansing wipes.” However, since there’s less shame surrounding men’s junk, most of these powdery products are being marketed with winking references to how they’ll be used. Some have euphemistic titles like Bálla Powder or Dry Goods. An aerosol spray notes it can be used “upside down for those hard to reach places,” and another powder indicates it “works great south-of-the-border.” The ad above for So Fresh, So Dry even pokes fun at how ads for feminine hygiene products use terms like “not-so-fresh-feeling.”
Powder Surge: It’s A Guy Thing [NYT]
Could It Be? Is Ben & Jerry’s Planning “Schweddy Balls” Ice Cream? [NPR]
Earlier: Someone Finally Says It: Tampon Ads Are Stupid