Ok I've read the suntan lotion and sunscreen questions but have yet seen anything on insect repellent. Is it safe to use them on the genatal areas? If they are, which are safer for thoughs areas?
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gator1Nov 11, 2009I've gotten some OFF down there by accident when dealing with mosquitos in the back yard, and I'll tell you straight out...you don't want to. I shave that area, and it burned like hell.
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catbirdNov 11, 2009I have found Avon Skin So Soft to be an effective insect repellant. I too shave my pubic area, however I wouldn't apply it there. If you accidentally get some there, I don't know.
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macnudeNov 11, 2009Should be safe but I would avoid using near any mucous membrane.
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Miss_LindaNov 11, 2009[quote]Ok I've read the suntan lotion and sunscreen questions but have yet seen anything on insect repellent. Is it safe to use them on the genatal areas? If they are, which are safer for thoughs areas?[/quote] The first thing I would look for is the presence of alcohol in the ingredients. That is one thing that I know burns. Ouch!
ReactReply - GAgator1Nov 11, 2009[quote][quote]Ok I've read the suntan lotion and sunscreen questions but have yet seen anything on insect repellent. Is it safe to use them on the genatal areas? If they are, which are safer for thoughs areas?[/quote] The first thing I would look for is the presence of alcohol in the ingredients. That is one thing that I know burns. Ouch![/quote]
Uh....see above, lol!
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ThomasNov 11, 2009Oil, such as baby oil, is great for keeping insects away. I discovered this years ago as it will also keep ticks that have gotten on you from biting. Baby oil has to be gentle, it is for babies. LOL
ThomasReactReply - MEMemberNov 12, 2009
well , the OFF is very good but as mentioned here BURNS the deamons out of you.
OFF has a pediatric version wich is a bit eazyer on the sacret area.
regards.ReactReply - MAmacnudeNov 12, 2009[quote]Any type of oil works. The Native American Indians used animal oil, such as from the Buffalo, But Penzzoil or Castrol GTX 10-w-30 works okay too. It just makes you slippery.[/quote]
Hey Dog,
After reading your suggestion that motor oil be used as insect repellent, I can’t help but wonder if your club pool doesn”t look like the Exxon Valdez may have docked there. LOLReactReply
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Curt, or CowboyNov 12, 2009I've managed to smuggle some 100% DEET in from Canada.
A drop ( literally a drop ) in my hair ( on my head ) and/or two drops spread over my entire wet body when coming OUT of the pool, and I'm good to go. Doesn't burn, doesn't itch, WORKS, and one drop over an entire body is less concentration that is legal in OFF.
I suppose you dilute OFF to a low concentration to the same affect.ReactReply - CD
Cheri Donna DawsonFeb 11, 2011[quote][quote]Oil, such as baby oil, is great for keeping insects away. I discovered this years ago as it will also keep ticks that have gotten on you from biting. Baby oil has to be gentle, it is for babies. LOL Thomas[/quote] Baby oil is just mineral oil with fragrance. I would love to be able to find it without the smell. In qt size, preferable. Any ideas?[/quote] You might ask your pharmacist. "Baby" oil - is like deep frying IMHO. Someone once asked - how do they press the babies to get the oil. It's sick, but got a smile out of the person I was with.ReactReply - PH
PhilfreeeukJun 16, 2011Marc82 said on another thread ...... "If you take vitamin B1 the mosquitos won't bite you. I try to take it before I go outside for any period of time."http://www.truenudists.com/forum/viewthread.php?id=15844&page=22(Post #318) See also: Bugs, bugs and bugshttp://www.truenudists.com/forum/viewthread.php?id=8425&post=138956ReactReply - COCurt, or CowboyJun 16, 2011[quote]"Baby" oil - is like deep frying IMHO. Someone once asked - how do they press the babies to get the oil. It's sick, but got a smile out of the person I was with.[/quote] Just saw this. Cheri, that's a keeper. I find it quite funny too.ReactReply
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NoneJun 16, 2011Vitamin B1 we will have to try it. On the other hand a fly swatter works wonders. Ouch, got him.
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I use Avonn skin so soft bathoil mixed 1 part to 3 of water in a spray bottle. Bathoil can be used on ALL body parts and it seems to work. Doesn't last but 3 or so hrs but you can alway put more on. The only drawback is it smells kind of 'pretty' for the men. But you get used to it. I'm not sure you want it in a pool but then probably nothing else would be good in a pool either. I use it while kayaking nude on an inland lake with a multitude of biting insects. Works well.
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AJun 16, 2011A lot depends on extend of the mosquito problem. For regular level absolute best one is to get used to the little gnats as early in summer as possible, then their presence in normal waking hours not too troublesome. Many situations when mosquitoes are extremely aggressive, relate to northern nature, and then many situations require anyway some clothes, so protected area is considereably smaller than when spending time in nude. Southern mosquitoes ar eless aggressive and easier to repel, so very small amounts of any repellent containing reasonable amount of DEET, or some natural substances that repel the insects is fine, as well as very thin, even transparent layer of white garment. In the north even clothes may not help, as local beasts do easily penetrate a white tennis sock or a combination of t-shirt and track suit jacket in the back. Unless serious allergies, best way for protection is to raise tolerance elvel by letting them bite. Noise remains annoying and thus protecting for a night outdoors one's head with repellent helps with good sleep. The much-praised OFF gives a decent protection, but needs to be applied rather generously in the north and doesn't keep the insects long enough far enough. And - as DEET is highly toxic, applying it anywhere near mucus membrane, mouth, nostrils or wounds is not exactly a clever thing.
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KeithApr 1, 2013RE: Insect RepellentWe have a moist towelette similar to a baby wipe here in Vietnam, designed for kids, and works better than spray on stuff,Also no sting or yuk smell, they are great. really need them around here at night especially.Aptly named "mosquito repellent" without Deet, whatever Deet is
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ManOfWicklowApr 1, 2013I use Autan and find it very effective. Yes it does give a burning sensation to the genital area, but this only lasts for about 30 seconds. You will soon get used to it and it is far better than having your nuts eaten by the little critters.
[img src="http://greensideinternational.com/heathandsafety/AutanActiveBodySpray.jpg">ReactReply - NA
NakedInTheBushApr 16, 2013Been camping for decades - skin does not like chemicals. only use a spray, Deep Woods Off around my ears and above my eyes.
At first I smothered myself with baby oil, including the "jewels" - no stinging and it keeps even horse-flies, deer-flies, wasps, bees and pretty much everything off of you - and after a bit, they don't even fly around you.
Black-flies, however will land on you, but will die on you from the oil b4 they can bite. Greasy, but effective - I wash in a nearby stream or lake b4 dressing for the cool nights or getting into bed.
POPLAR?? - I started burning all day smoldering fires using dead-fall poplar trees/limbs for cooking and hot water.
Didn't notice I was using oil less and less often.
One day a visitor discovered one of my campsites in bug season and commented on how bad the bugs were everywhere,
but not in my campsite - noticed the fire - and said
"that's why,bugs do not like poplar smoke!"
try it!ReactReply - SUsunnmaxxApr 18, 2013Those little battery operated work if you have them close but if you are wearing any thing that attracts it may not. I hang one from my towel.ReactReply