Should your dick be covered when tanning?

[d2cit]

Ive tanned hundreds of times over the years, about 8 years, without covering it. I just have a dark penis regularly and it gets really dark when I tan. I dont have any problems though yet from doing it. Most tanning places are getting better bulbs and making tanning a better safer experience then it used to be so I say dont worry about it unless you dont want it to get dark.

(we owned tanning beds when I was growing up if you wonder why my age would of been so young when I started tanning.)

 

[midlifebear]

Skin is skin and skin cancer is an equal opportunity invader, no matter what skin is touched by it's UVB/UVA and other spectrum rays. About the only thing you should put on your dick when you're naked in the sun is 100% zinc oxide. But look on the positive side. It now comes in a fun array of party colors!

(I'm serious.)

 

[B_Think_Kink]

Put it in your sock.

 

[Mr. Snakey]

No. Its up to you. If you are fair skinned be careful of the sun or tanning. Ive tanned in 110 degrees naked for hours. Im not fair skinned. The sun is good for you. The key is moderation and respect of it.

 

[NightFish]

If you want to cover up there is a nice thing I saw on TV

JOCK SOCK

I don't tan but I thought it was interesting

This might be fun to wear around the house...

 

[marulken]

well the melanocytic cells that are as sun protection in the skin are not present in the glans in such numbers in comparison to skin elsewhere and the skin of the glans is very thin. so if you will tan your cock you are most like to burn your glans. I wouldn't tan my cock =)

 

[B_dxjnorto]

If it's cut definitely. Tanning those inner parts is like tanning the inside of your mouth. It's a different kind of tissue.

 

[pronatalist]

If I tan, it would only be a natural tan, meaning that I do nothing special to try to tan.

The sun's rays can be damaging to the skin. Especially to certain "sensitive" areas down there. At least cover up those sensitive areas, probably not so used to the sun.

I usually do my work around my lawn, close to sunset, when I don't have to worry about the high heat or getting sunburned.

Tanning is such an overrated fad.

People used to not have to worry so much about getting sunburned, back when they worked out in the fields all day. They got such a natural heavy tan, that their bodies were used to it. But then, people didn't live so long back then, did they?

 

[deleted257218]

The outer skin should be like the rest of the body. The glans however might be more susceptable as it's a different skin type. I talk about natural tanning, you should never use a sunbed ever. It causes severe damage in the long run and makes your skin age faster.

 

[horneyoldguy]

Tanning beds are skin cancer machines.

 

[B_boynextdoorkpt]

TAKE IT FROM ME, YES YES YES YES
KEEP EVERYTHING COVERED.
I HAVE 3 BLISTERS ON MY DICK
MY SCROTUM IS NUMB,
READ MY POST ON HOW BAD BURNT I WAS

 

[FuzzyKen]

Because your genitals are covered much more than other skin on the body the tendency to sunburn is higher. I think the issue is more dependent on your skin type and how easily you tan or burn as the case may be in areas normally exposed.

The quality of tanning units be they cabinets or beds are not all the same. Some are safer than others, but over exposure to Ultra-Violet in certain ranges has a well documented track record of being a major contributor to premature aging of the skin and also some forms of skin cancer.

You need to mainly do research on your own family history with regards to the following: Basil Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Melanoma being the most common skin cancers. If there is a family history in any of these then the best thing to do is to error on the side of caution.

Research things carefully and very thoroughly before you make your decisions.

In a direct answer to your opening question however sun exposure to your genitalia is no different than sun exposure anywhere else. It carries the same risks and dangers.

 

[Mickactual]

Not to start a war here, but...

I'm certainly guilty of my share of time in the sun as a kid. It was mostly love of the outdoors & swimming on my part - and today my skin is paying the price for it.
We know now (what we didn't know when I was a kid) that solar exposure, and ultraviolet tanning as well, are unhealthy.

...So can someone explain this tanning obsession people have to me?

It appears people do this nowadays to to pointedly alter their skin tone. Whatta world: we have Michael Jackson bleaching & painting his skin to appear white, and we have caucasians baking themselves to darken their skin. {shrugs}

Aren't we supposed to be happy with ourselves as we are?
:confused22:

 

[matt121matt121]

I always cover it when tanning, sometime I wear a speedo, but might have to get one of those jock socks mentioned earlier.

I'm circumcised and went tanning totally nude one time didn't cover anything and burned parts of my body that I never want burned again, if your uncircumcised you might be able to get away with tanning uncovered as the skin covering the glans is designed to be external, and people such as the romans etc ran around naked for years without any problems.

When I went to a nude beach i definatly lathered sunscreen all over my genitals, and definatly kept re applying it as I was in and out of the water.

 

[deleted257218]

The interesting part is. Tanning is the bodies defence system against Ultra violet light >.> You tan so the light doesn't blast ur nucleus in ur cells and u die basically.

 

[technopeasant]

Take it from some one in their 50's. When you get my age you can look around at the people who have tanned through the years and see the ones whose skin looks like low grade leather. It prematurely ages you gives you cancer and has no benefits other than Vitamin D. and you can get all that in 30 minutes of no shirt. Every burn increases your chances of cancer greatly. The best cover is 100 strength sun shield.