New Health Models Q&A Men’s Health

Why does the penis have a peculiar smell?

Asked by:Fuchsia

Asked on:Apr 04, 2026 12:29 PM

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  • Aubree Aubree

    Apr 04, 2026

    Penis odor may be caused by improper cleaning, urethritis, balanitis and other diseases.

    1. Insufficient cleaning

    If you do not pay attention to local hygiene for a long time, it will cause dirt to accumulate on the penis and symptoms such as odor in the penis. You should pay attention to local hygiene and wash the penis with warm water every night.

    2. Urethritis

    Urethritis is mainly caused by Staphylococcus or Escherichia coli infection. If the patient's penis is in the process of the disease, there will be a peculiar smell, and it needs to be treated with cefdinir tablets, cefixime tablets, cefradine capsules and other drugs under the guidance of a doctor.

    3. Balanitis

    It is relatively common in clinical practice and may be related to factors such as excessive foreskin. It can be treated with circumcision surgery, ofloxacin capsules, cephalexin capsules and other drugs under the guidance of a doctor.