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by Harry de Haas There are some things men don't talk about. Feelings. Directions. And the occasional mysterious racing stripe discovered in a perfectly respectable pair of underwear. Yes. The skid mark. It's hardly one of civilization's great mysteries. We know where it came from. But perhaps the more interesting question is: Why are we still trying to clean one of the messiest parts of the human body primarily with dry paper? Let's Conduct a Small Experiment Imagine you som

by Harry de Haas Gravity is undefeated. It eventually finds your face, your chest, your butt, and apparently, your balls aren't exempt. Women have increasingly heard about procedures such as labiaplasty and other forms of vulvar or vaginal surgery. But men? Yes, gentlemen. You can get your bag tailored too. The Scrotal Lift: When the Boys Are Hanging a Little Low The scrotum is supposed to hang. In fact, its ability to move the testicles closer to or farther away from the bod

by Harry de Haas First things first: it’s "VAY-GUS", not Vegas! Although considering everything this nerve gets involved with, the confusion is understandable. There's an old saying: What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. The vagus nerve is pretty much the exact opposite. What happens in vagus can end up affecting your heart, lungs, digestion, stress response and, rather interestingly, parts of your sexual anatomy. This thing gets around. BUT - unlike a weekend in Las Vegas, y

Myth Buster - by Harry de Haas Does the “G” stand for God? No. Although, judging by some of the stories, “Oh God!” may be one way people know they've found it. The G actually comes from Ernst Gräfenberg, a German physician whose research helped inspire the term G-spot. But after decades of searching, debating and occasionally fumbling around in the dark, there's still a surprisingly complicated question: What exactly is the G-spot and does everyone have one and where is it su

"I'm doing Kegals right now :)" by Harry de Haas You can do them sitting at your desk, standing in line, or lying in bed. Nobody has to know. But what exactly are Kegels? And does everyone need to be doing them? Most of us spend plenty of time thinking about our abs, legs, arms and glutes. But there's another group of muscles quietly doing some pretty important work down below: your pelvic floor. And yes, men have one too. So, what exactly is a Kegel? A Kegel is simply the de

A Crotch Doctor Myth Buster - by Harry de Haas Menstrual cups have developed an almost cult-like following. They're reusable, can be worn for hours, create far less waste than disposable pads and tampons, and once people get comfortable using them, many swear they'll never go back. DivaCup is one of the best-known brands, but “menstrual cup” is the category. So what's the problem? If you have an IUD, there's something you should know. The Myth: “You can't use a DivaCup with a

by Harry de Haas Saddle soreness isn't just part of the ride! Cyclists will spend thousands on bikes, professional fittings, specially designed saddles, cutouts, chamois creams and expensive bib shorts. And yet there's one part of cycling we still don't talk about nearly enough: What happens to your crotch after hours in the saddle. For women especially, this can be much more than a little discomfort. One study of female club cyclists found that after riding for two hours or

by: Harry de Haas It has a Name: Proctalgia Fugax I know this one personally. Every once in a while, seemingly out of nowhere, I get an intense, painful spasm deep in my ass. It can come on suddenly, hurt like hell, and then disappear almost as mysteriously as it arrived. For years, I didn't know it actually had a name. So, What Is It? Proctalgia fugax is a recognized condition involving sudden episodes of pain in the anus or lower rectum. It can feel like a cramp, spasm, sta

We spend months preparing for a baby. We prepare the nursery. Take prenatal vitamins. Attend appointments. Learn about breastfeeding. Pack the hospital bag. Choose a stroller, etc. But how much preparation and conversation is devoted to the part of a woman’s body through which a baby’s head may actually pass? Vaginal childbirth asks an extraordinary amount of the pelvic floor, vagina and perineum - the area of tissue between the vaginal opening and anus. These tissues stretch

by: Harry de Haas - The Crotch Doctor Founder For most of human history, very few people probably spent much time worrying about the colour of the skin around their anus. Today? Anal bleaching is an actual cosmetic service. So who’s doing it, why are they doing it, and what exactly is being “bleached”? Let’s demystify it. FIRST: THERE’S NOTHING WRONG WITH DARKER SKIN DOWN THERE Skin pigmentation varies naturally across the body, and intimate areas are often darker than surrou

By Harry de Haas, Founder, The Crotch Doctor We talk about almost every part of our bodies. We also talk about heart health, mental health, skin care, oral care, hair care, foot care, gut health, sleep, fitness. aging and longevity. But mention the crotch and something strange happens. First people laugh, maybe they get embarrassed, they lower their voices. And yet an extraordinary amount of our health and everyday lives happens down there. Men experience vasectomies, testic

There are some parts of our bodies we learn a surprising amount about — and others we barely discuss at all. The foreskin probably belongs in the second category. Phimosis is the medical term used when the foreskin of the penis cannot be pulled back, or retracted, over the head of the penis (the glans). First, Not All Phimosis Is a Problem In babies and young boys, a foreskin that doesn’t retract is usually a normal part of development. It gradually becomes more retractable a

There’s a biological reason the testicles hang outside the body: sperm production works best at a temperature cooler than core body temperature. The testes have their own sophisticated temperature-regulation system, and research has consistently shown that excessive testicular heat can negatively affect sperm production and semen quality. Studies have examined heat exposure from sources ranging from hot environments and prolonged sitting to saunas and other lifestyle factors.

A Cold Compress Whether you’re resting after a vasectomy, healing from a groin hernia repair, navigating postpartum soreness, or recovering from an intense cycling session, one targeted tool offers instant relief: Cold Therapy. While holding a bag of frozen peas to your sensitive areas is a common rite of passage, modern crotch care has evolved. Understanding how targeted cold therapy works—and how to apply it safely—can significantly shorten your recovery time and improve yo