Why Do Guys Put Baby Powder On Their Balls?

Guys put baby powder on their balls because it is extremely useful in mitigating and preventing ball sweat, bad odor, as well as preventing skin chafing and irritation.

The use of these powders down there is especially common for men who work in industries that require a lot of manual labor and standing under the sun, such as those working in construction.

Baby powder has been traditionally used to help prevent diaper rash by absorbing the moisture that could irritate babies’ sensitive skin and cause a rash.

But baby powder is easily effective enough to work on adult men as well.

There are two main ingredients in a baby powder that make it pretty effective in preventing sweat, skin chafing, and deodorizing your balls – fragrance and talc.

 

What is Talc?

Talc is a soft natural clay mineral that is mined from underground deposits all over the world. Most of the world’s talc is mined in China, with other notable mining deposits located in Brazil and the United States.

It is pearly white and slightly translucent in color in its natural condition, and because it is the softest known mineral on the planet, it is easily crushed into a fine powder.

Talc has many uses in cosmetics, food, and the drug industry, but in this article, I will focus on the many benefits it has for mens’ balls.

Johnson & Johnson originally formulated its first batch of baby powder in 1894, using talc as the main ingredient. Traditionally, it was used to help prevent diaper rash by absorbing the moisture that could irritate babies’ sensitive skin and cause a rash. Fast forward to today, it is still used by households across the world, even if they have no babies.

Adults have realized the many benefits of body powder, and are using it to alleviate a lot of men’s problems down there such as sweat, odor, chafing, and irritation.

Is Baby Powder Safe for the Balls?

So now we know that guys put baby powder on their balls because it is effective in mitigating ball sweat, bad odor, and skin chafing.

However, there is probably one more question on your mind: is it safe to put baby powder on your balls?

I don’t know if you’re aware of this, but baby powders’ main ingredient talc, sort of has a bad reputation when it comes to skincare and grooming products.

According to media reports, there have been more than 6,600 baby powder lawsuits filed against Johnson & Johnson, mostly related to women who have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer. The general claim is that they got cancer from years of talc use on their private area.

Because of all the controversy, the simple fact is that over the past several years there has been a massive, massive shift in the marketplace away from talc.

Consumers are concerned about the possible health effects of using talc long-term on their bodies. There have been some conflicting studies that have purported to show a link between talc usage and a higher chance of contracting cancer.

However, to date, research still shows mixed results and scientists still do not have enough evidence to definitively show that baby powder does cause cancer.

So you may ask: What’s the bottom line then? Is baby powder safe for the balls?

Since the jury is still out on a definitive answer to this question, it is hard to put 100% conviction in saying that baby powder is safe to use for your balls.

I personally don’t use baby powder down there anymore just to have that peace of mind, which I will discuss in more detail below.

Use Talc-Free Alternatives Instead

If you’re worried about your exposure to baby powder (made of talc), don’t worry because there are a lot of great alternatives to baby powder that are completely safe (talc-free) and specifically made for men to use.

Most of these products use talc alternatives such as cornstarch, baking soda, and arrowroot powder, among others..

The only real downside to these alternatives is that…

• They typically don’t last as long as talc-based powders.
• They often times don’t soak up as much moisture as talc-based powders.

Nonetheless, these talc-free alternatives are still very good at doing the job of mitigating and preventing ball sweat, bad odor, skin chafing, and irritation. Plus, you also get the benefit of not having to worry about putting anything on your balls that might increase your risk of cancer.

My own personal recommendation is the Chassis Premium Body Powder. It is talc-free. Instead, it uses baking soda, pumpkin seed, hops extract, oatmeal, and other natural ingredients.

One of the cool things about this product is that the aloe and other plant extracts give a soothing feeling after applying the powder. Feels cool and refreshing to the touch. It also has a pretty useful applicator nozzle, which makes it easy and simple to use.

I have a complete guide on the best men’s body powders available on the market right now. If you’re interested in learning more, click here.

Summary

Going back to the original question: Why do guys put baby powder on their balls?

The answer is that baby powder is effective at mitigating and preventing ball sweat, bad odor, as well as preventing skin chafing and irritation.

But…

As I discussed above, there has been a lot of controversy regarding baby powders’ main ingredient talc, particularly that it increases the risk of getting cancer. However, the jury is still out on whether or not this is truly the case, as scientists still do not have enough evidence to show this.

Thus, I personally would recommend using body powders that use talc alternatives, such as cornstarch, baking powder, and arrowroot powder, among others.