Article updated: May 30, 2022
B.O.
Monkey balls
Swamp ass
Bat wings
Trench stench
Asshole casserole
Whatever unpleasantness you’re dealing with, I think all guys can agree on this: being hot, sweaty, stinky, and chafing sucks.
Whether you’re at work, out with friends, at the gym, playing sports, or on a date, no guy wants to feel uncomfortable or self conscious about sweat and unpleasant odor.
Fortunately for us there is a simple, yet highly effective solution that every guy should know about. It’s called Ball and body powder.
Benefits of Using Ball and Body Powder
Ball and body powder is a magical product that is capable of incredible feats of wonder and amazement. At least I think so.
Let’s take a look at some common hygiene issues us guys suffer from, and how body powder can help alleviate the problem.
• Sweaty, stinky balls?
No problem. Body powder creates a protective barrier on your nuts that basically tells sweat and odor, “not today bitch.”
• Do you constantly deal with swamp ass, and sweaty underwear?
No guy wants to go through the day with soggy underwear. Body powder helps absorb sweat and moisture, effectively keeping you dry, and your ass feeling good all day.
• Do your feet smell like you went dumpster diving barefoot?
Body powder helps fend off sweat, moisture, and bacteria, keeping your dogs fresh, cool, and dry all day.
• Are your crotch and inner thighs so chafed, you walk like you’re trying to touch your balls to the ground?
Body powder not only soothes red, irritated skin, but it also helps stop the problem from reoccurring by preventing sweat and friction in those tight spaces.
If you’re looking for the perfect body powder, or just want to learn a little more about it, read on for my breakdown of the best ball and body powders for men.
The List:
- Galaxy Dust – Ball and Body Powder
- Chassis – Ice Max Ball and Body Powder
- Beast – Balls & Body Powder
- Fromonda – Ball and Body Powder
- Brickell – Stay Fresh Ball and Body Powder
- Stanky’s Grooming – Stanky Body Powder
- Bozak – Ball and Body Powder
- Dude – Ball and Body Powder
- Anti-Monkey Butt – Powder
- Chassis – Fresh Scent Ball and Body Powder
- Duke Cannon – Dry Ice Powder
Best Men’s Ball and Body Powders Reviewed
Galaxy Dust Body Powder
If you’re on a mission to find the best damn ball and body powder this side of the galaxy, look no further than Galaxy Dust Body Powder. This handcrafted powder is made with all-natural starches and clay minerals that are specifically chosen for their ability to kick the shit out of sweat, odor, skin irritation, and friction caused by skin-to-skin rubbing. Made in the USA, Galaxy Dust Body Powder contains no talc, no alcohol, and is 100% safe for full body application, including: the balls, ass crack, arm pits, feet, chest, back, and thighs.
What I like about Galaxy Dust Body Powder:
• Scent options
One of things that I really like about Galaxy Dust Powder is the unique scent options. Unlike many body powder companies on the market that stick with the basic scents, Galaxy Dust gives us some adventurous scents that small pretty damn great in my opinion. Here’s a look at their scent offerings for men:
- Banish – A masculine blend of cedarwood and oud. It smells rugged, manly, woody, and fresh. It’s not too strong or overbearing and does not interfere with cologne or body spray.
- Vanquish – A light, fresh, masculine scent that contains notes of citrus, amber, and wood. It leaves the skin smelling fresh and clean but is designed to not interfere with cologne or body spray.
- Asteroid – If you prefer a cooling body powder for your balls and body, Asteroid is the scent for you. Featuring a blend of peppermint and eucalyptus essential oils, Asteroid not only smells great, but it delivers a refreshingly cool chill to the skin that feels excellent whenever you find yourself flying too close to the sun.
- Eclipse (unscented) – Prefer to forgo the scent altogether? Eclipse is for you. Formulated to eliminate sweat, odor, and chafing without any added scent or fragrance. It’s the perfect low key body powder designed to handle all the sweat, odor, and chafing you can throw its way.
• Natural ingredients
No guy wants to cover his balls (or body for that matter) in a bunch of mystery chemicals and ingredients. One of the things that I really like about Galaxy Dust Powder is the short list of highly effective natural powders. Here’s a closer look at the ingredients used in Galaxy Dust Powder:
- Cornstarch powder – Derived from corn kernels, cornstarch powder is highly absorbent of sweat and moisture and helps keep the skin cool, fresh, and dry.
- Arrowroot powder – A naturally occurring starch that is extracted from the roots of the arrowroot plant. It’s highly absorbent, helps keep the skin cool, and has even been shown to soothe irritated skin. Great for guys with chafing and irritation.
- Bentonite clay – Derived from volcanic ash, bentonite clay absorbs sweat and moisture, and has been shown to soothe irritated skin due to its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.
- Kaolin clay – A naturally occurring clay mineral that is mined from the earth all around the world. It’s highly absorbent and also helps deodorize the skin by eliminating foul odors.
- Sodium bicarbonate – A natural mineral that is known for its deodorizing properties. Its job is to help keep the skin smelling fresh, clean, and odor free.
- French Green clay – A naturally occurring clay mineral that is mined off the southern coast of France. It is highly absorbent and helps soothe the skin. Its light green hue is the due to the fact that it contains trace amounts of algae and chlorophyll.
• A little goes a long way
Galaxy Dust Body Powder has a very smooth, fine texture that applies easily and evenly. Not only does this eliminate clumping and caking, but it also means that you don’t need to use much of it to cover a lot of ground. So while it’s not the cheapest ball powder in the world, you can fully expect a bottle of this stuff to last over 5 months with daily use. Impressive.
• All day sweat and odor protection
One of the things I like most about Galaxy Dust Powder is how long it it keeps sweat and odor at bay. One application on clean, dry balls is enough to keep your nuts feeling their best all day. Simply put: Galaxy Dust is one of the absolute best body powders for sweat and odor prevention.
Chassis – Ice Max Ball and Body Powder
Concerned about ball sweat, funk, chaffing, and discomfort? Then let Chassis Ice Max handle your ballsack for you – literally.
Chassis Ice Max is jam packed with premium ingredients that are specifically chosen for their ability to eliminate ball sweat and odor, while preventing crotch chafing and discomfort.
Staying true to its name “Ice Max,” this cooling ball powder provides a Jack Frost kick to the nutsack that feels borderline orgasmic on a hot summer day. With 10x the cooling action as their original ball powder, Chassis Ice Max is formulated for men who like to feel fresh, clean, dry, and seriously cool down below.
What I like about Chassis Ice Max:
• Great for balls and body
I established that Chassis Ice Max is great for ball use, but it’s also excellent for full body use as well. Sprinkle a little on your feet, pits, and even your ass crack for all day sweat and odor protection. Caution: The Ice Max chill on your balls and ass crack might bring you to full erection.
• Long lasting cooling action
Not only does Chassis Ice Max offer a cooling blast of refreshment, but the effect has some serious staying power to it. While the cooling effect of most other powders dissipates after a minute or two, Ice Max’s chill keeps on comin’ for almost 2 hours.
• Chassis knows balls
When it comes to ball hygiene, Chassis knows a thing or two about a thing or two. That’s because their business is balls. They offer a unique line of products that are specifically designed for men’s balls and the surrounding region. If you’re serious about taking your crotch hygiene to the next level I highly recommend you check out Chassis’ full line of ball grooming products:
- Chassis Fresh Scent Powder
- Chassis Powder unscented
- Chassis ICE Powder
- Chassis ICE MAX Powder
- Chassis Restoration Cream
- Chassis Shower Primer
- Chassis Gift Set
What I don’t like:
A bottle of this stuff is a little pricey, but it lasts close to 4 months with daily use so I can’t complain too much.
Beast – Balls & Body Powder
Beast is a men’s grooming company that offers a ton of safe, all-natural products that are designed for discerning gentlemen such as ourselves. One of the things that sets them apart from other men’s brands is their premium line of products designed specifically for men’s nutsacks.
This includes their Nutt Butter lotion, Nutt Butter Extreme lotion, Nutt Butter Edibles, and of course their Beast Balls & Body Powder.
Their Beast Powder is jam packed with safe, all-natural ingredients that are specifically designed to prevent sweat, odor, chafing, and discomfort. It also features a refreshing cooling sensation that basically feels like air conditioning for the nutsack — minus the electricity bill.
What I like about Beast Balls & Body Powder:
• Silky Smooth
One of things that I like most about Beast Powder is its texture. It has a silky smooth texture that applies evenly and doesn’t clump or build-up in those sensitive areas. It provides a thin layer of protection that is highly effective at eliminating chafing and discomfort, without the clumping or grittiness that is common with inferior ball powders.
• Smells awesome
Beast powder smells crisp, fresh, musky, and masculine. Its scent is derived from a combination of cucumber, green tea, rosehip, and hemp seed oil that Beast calls, “Beast Blue Scent.” If you’re tired of dealing with a funky crotch region, you should seriously consider dousing your nuts in this stuff.
• All-natural
How would you like to douse your balls in mystery chemicals and ingredients? Yeah, me neither. Thankfully Beast formulates their Balls and Body Powder using only safe, all-natural ingredients that are derived straight from the earth, including: Corn starch, menthol, chamomile, cucumber extract, green tea extract, rosehip, and hemp seed oil.
• Refreshing tingle
What’s not to like about a cool, refreshing tingle on your nut sack during a hot summer day? Tame the Beast powder offers a blast of menthol powered refreshment to your nut sack right where us guys need it most.
• Reasonably priced
One of the things that I really like about Beast Powder is the reasonable price tag. When it comes to premium ball powders for men, Beast Powder is one of the most affordable. Pair that with the fact that it offers excellent performance against sweat, odor, chafing, and discomfort, and you got a bonafide winner in my book.
What I don’t like:
Nothing. Considering the awesome, long-lasting performance and fairly reasonable price tag of this powder, I think it’s a great buy.
Fromonda – Ball and Body Powder
Fromonda men’s care powder was created out of necessity. To put it simply, the founder was sick of his balls chafing. After struggling to find a natural, masculine smelling powder that actually worked, he decided to take matters into his own hands.
Fromonda is formulated using only safe and natural ingredients sourced from small businesses right here in the good ol’ USA. This soothing powder helps prevent: body odor, foot stink, ball funk, moisture, and is safe for sensitive skin. Oh yeah, it smells pretty freakin awesome too. Orange peel and hops essential oil create a refreshingly awesome fragrance that encapsulates the scent of a craft brew citrus IPA in powder form. Magic.
What’s great about Fromonda:
• Lightweight
Gritty, clumpy body powder sucks. It doesn’t last long, and it rarely does what it’s supposed to do. Fromonda powder is smooth, fine, and most importantly it doesn’t build up, or clump in the folds and crevices of your skin. It has a lightweight feeling, and does its job without the fuss.
• Natural
If you’re anything like me, you don’t like putting mystery chemicals on your skin. Especially in the nether region. Fromonda’s all natural formulation provides peace of mind, knowing that I’m putting only safe, natural ingredients on my body. It’s also the perfect choice for guys with sensitive skin.
• It lasts all day
This stuff lasts surprisingly long. It’s a little bit more expensive than basic body powders, so not having to reapply multiple times throughout the day is a cost effective win in my book.
• Great scent
I personally think they killed it with this one, but if citrus IPA isn’t your cup of tea, no worries. Fromonda powder comes in a variety of other awesome scents that are sure to please. Including:
- Woody
- Cool mint
- Atonemint
What I don’t like:
Nothing. It’s reasonably priced and it does what it’s supposed to.
Brickell – Stay Fresh Ball and Body Powder
If you’re unfamiliar with Brickell, it’s time to get acquainted. Founded by two friends who were tired of synthetic, unsafe, and subpar men’s grooming products, Brickell was created with the idea that all-natural and organic based products could perform better. With a long line of premium men’s products available, Brickell has become one of my personal favorite brands when it comes time to handle my grooming needs.
If you want to give your balls the VIP treatment they deserve, look no further than Brickell’s Stay Fresh powder. Formulated with all-natural and organic ingredients, Stay Fresh powder does a kick-ass job of keeping balls and body cool, dry, and irritation free. Offered in a cool minty fresh scent or an unscented version.
What I like about Brickell Stay Fresh powder:
• Keeps you cool
Brickell includes organic aloe leaf powder in their formulation which soothes, hydrates, moisturizes, and has a long lasting cooling effect in the place us guys need it most. Aloe vera is also known for its antibacterial properties, which helps keep odor and stink at bay.
• Natural and organic
My favorite part about Brickell products is the fact that they only use safe, natural, and organic ingredients in their products, and their Stay Fresh powder is no different. The ingredient list includes:
- Corn starch – Naturally absorbs sweat and moisture, while eliminating chaffing, friction, and discomfort at those skin-on-skin contact points (think between the thighs).
- Aloe vera – This natural moisturizer helps soothe, protect, and fight odor causing bacteria from forming.
- Pink clay – Naturally reduces skin irritation and inflammation, while being safe for guys with sensitive skin. Kind of the perfect ingredient for the highly sensitive balls and ass crack region.
- Pro vitamin B5 – This powerful vitamin helps heal and regenerate damaged skin, while it protects and helps maintain the skins natural moisture balance.
• Smells awesome
Offered in a minty fresh scent that smells masculine, and clean. Perfect for maintaining a fresh smelling pair of balls and body, without being too strong or overbearing. It’s also available in an unscented version.
What I don’t like:
It’s pricey
Stanky’s Grooming – Stanky Powder
Formulated using only safe, all-natural ingredients, Stanky Powder is growing in popularity amongst men when it comes to preventing body and ball sweat, odor, chaffing, and discomfort. The all-natural ingredient list contains kaolin clay, French green clay, cornstarch, baking soda, and aloe powder.
As you can see by the ingredients, Stanky Powder places emphasis on sweat and moisture control. If you are a heavy sweater or spend a lot of time in hot and humid environments, Stanky Powder might be your answer to staying dry. Aside from its ability to keep you dry, Stanky Powder also helps fight odor, friction, chafing, and discomfort. It also helps protect and moisturize the skin thanks to the inclusion of aloe powder.
What I like about Stanky Powder:
• Lasts all day
Before I discovered ball and body powder for men I used to use cornstarch on my balls. One of the reasons why I stopped using corn starch on my balls was because it simply didn’t work that well. Not only did it not do a very good job of stopping sweat, odor, and chafing, but it also needed to be reapplied often throughout the day. One of the things I look for in a good powder is how long it lasts once it is applied. Stanky Powder gets 2 thumbs up for longevity. I find that 1 application in the morning is typically enough to last a solid 8 hours. Pretty impressive.
• Friction-free
Pants and underwear have a tendency to mash body parts together down there in a very unpleasant way. This can create a ton of friction which leads to sweat, odor, and chafing. Stanky Powder does a great job of alleviating friction on those skin-to-skin areas and can also help alleviate pre-existing redness and irritation.
• Unscented
I appreciate a nice, manly scent but sometimes I prefer to keep things simple and steer clear of scents or fragrances altogether. One of the things that I like about Stanky Powder is that it is available in an unscented version that won’t interfere with cologne or body spray. It simply does its job without adding any fragrance to your body or balls.
• Awesome for sweat prevention
When it comes to sweat and moisture protection, Stanky Powder is one of the best powders for balls and body. Stanky Powder’s unique formulation features 2 clay powders that do an excellent job of absorbing sweat and keeping you dry down below or wherever you decide to apply it.
• Smooth texture
The silky smooth texture of Stanky Powder is a testament to its quality in my opinion. It isn’t gritty or clumpy and you don’t need to apply a lot for it to do its job.
• Cool packaging
While this might not matter to some of you guys, I on the other hand like to see products that offer cool packaging. Stanky Powder comes in a big 6 oz metal screw top tin that not only looks really badass but it also feels really good in the hands while using it.
What I don’t like:
Price. Stanky Powder is a bit on the expensive side compared to some other ball and body powders for men.
Bozak – Ball and Body Powder
Bozak was founded by two college friends that share one thing in common, they both have balls. While both friends ended up taking vastly different career baths after college – ball sweat, chaffing, and discomfort kept them connected. In an effort to free themselves of their discomfort, Bozak powder was formed. Offered in two versions: cooling Bozak Original with menthol (pictured), and Bozak Light (no menthol).
What I like about Bozak:
• Bozak stands behind their product
As crazy as it sounds, Bozak offers a lifetime satisfaction guarantee on their powder. While this is more of a positive about the company than the powder, I still think it’s worth mentioning. It’s certainly not everyday you see a company prioritize customer satisfaction, and show that much confidence in their product. My balls salute you Bozak.
• Cooling
While Bozak is offered in a cooling version (original) and a non-cooling version (light) I am partial to the original. Through the power of menthol and peppermint oil, Bozak provides a cooling blast right to your ball sack. I never would’ve thought I’d enjoy getting blasted in the balls so much.
• Very fine
Bozak is a very smooth, fine powder that applies easily and evenly. Tricalcium Phosphate is added to keep the powder silky, and to prevent clumping and caking via a molecular charge. It’s science, bitch.
• Aloe leaf extract
Inflamed, sore, chaffed balls are no fun. That’s why Bozak adds aloe leaf extract which is full of vitamins that help reduce inflammation, and soothe irritated skin. The result is one happy pair of nuts.
What I don’t like:
While it does have a light minty fragrance, I would like the scent to be a bit more bold.
DUDE – Ball and Body Powder
DUDE products has been around since 2011 and as the name suggests, they specialize in products designed specifically for the needs of men. DUDE powder is one of their most recent creations, and is intended to be used daily to maintain dry, stink free crack, balls, pits and feet.
This cooling menthol body powder offers a blast of refreshment right where guys need it most, while corn starch keeps you dry, chafe free, and protected.
What I like about DUDE Powder:
• Cooling
Imagine dumping a bucket of ice water on your balls after baking in the hot sun all day. DUDE powder is kind of like that. Thanks to menthol, this stuff has an invigorating cooling effect that’ll make you want to come back for more.
• A little goes a long way
The very fine, smooth texture makes this powder easy to apply and cover a lot of ground. It won’t build up or clump, and you definitely don’t need to use a ton for it to do its thing.
• It lasts all day
DUDE boasts 24 hour protection right on the bottle, and they aren’t far off. This powder will keep you dry and stink free for most of the day. If you’re a heavy sweater, I’d say 2 light applications per day is a safe bet.
• Minty fresh
If you’re like me and enjoy the fresh scent of mint, you’ll love the masculine, invigorating scent of this DUDE Powder menthol chill. If mint isn’t your thing, they also make it in a citrusy version called tropic breeze.
What I don’t like:
For the price I would like to see it offered in a larger size.
Anti-Monkey Butt – Ball and Body Powder
The bottle kind of looks like a joke, but this stuff is legit. Anti-Monkey Butt was founded by a couple of avid dirt bike riders that were tired of their asses being sore, red, and chaffed after a long ride. After testing multiple powders that failed to meet their expectations, they decided to formulate their own remedy to the problem.
This masculine smelling body powder offers versatile benefits, and is designed to be used on the body anywhere you want to reduce sweat, stink, chaffing, and aid in healing.
What I like about Anti-Monkey Butt:
• Helps heal
Thanks to the inclusion of calamine, this powder helps promote healing in guys with pre-existing skin conditions such as chafing, irritation, and discomfort. Since most other powders don’t contain ingredients that help heal the skin, Anti-Monkey Butt powder is simply one of the best powders for balls if you’re currently suffering from painful redness, chafing, and irritation. Here’s a few of the skin benefits of calamine:
- Soothes irritated skin
- Helps reduce redness
- Helps treat rashes
- Helps treat jock itch
- Helps accelerate wound healing
• It lasts
No guy wants to reapply body powder multiple times throughout the day. We want to apply it once, and forget it. While no powder performs with 100% efficacy all day, Anti-Monkey Butt does an awesome job of keeping you dry, and chafe free into the evening hours.
• Prevents chafing
This stuff was originally formulated to prevent chafing, and that is exactly what it does best. The super fine powder applies smoothly and evenly, and eliminates friction caused by skin-to-skin rubbing.
What I don’t like:
I’d like to see them offer this in a talc-free version for guys with sensitive skin.
Chassis – Fresh Scent Ball and Body Powder
Chassis is a men’s care brand that specializes in products specifically designed for below the belt. Boasting the use of only premium ingredients, Chassis believes that they have formulated the top body powder known to man.
If Chassis Ice Max powder (top pick) offers too much chill for your balls to handle, their Fresh Scent Powder is definitely an excellent alternative. Just like Ice Max, this premium ball powder smells great and contains a ton of unique ingredients that are chosen for their ability to fight sweat, odor, chafing, and discomfort. And since no guy wants his balls to feel hot and humid in his pants, Chassis powder provides a light cooling action to refresh and soothe your nuts.
What I like about Chassis Fresh Scent Powder:
• Unique ingredients
I can appreciate innovation, as long as it’s not just innovation for the sake of innovation. Chassis uses a bunch of ingredients in their powder that seem odd when you read the label. As it turns out, most of these ingredients offer some pretty serious skincare benefits:
- Oat – Moisturizes, soothes irritation, natural antioxidant, promotes healing.
- Pumpkin seed – Moisturizes, promotes healing, rich in vitamin E.
- Hops – anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, helps retain moisture.
- Witch hazel – Reduces inflammation, reduces irritation.
• Keeps you dry
In my opinion this is one of Chassis powders defining qualities. This stuff keeps you dry. Whether you’re at the gym or work, this powder’s ability to maintain a dry undercarriage is pretty damn impressive.
• It lasts
A little bit goes a long way. No need to pile it on. The smooth, fine powder does a great job of covering a lot of surface area so you don’t need to use a ton for it to do its job effectively. While I’m not crazy about the price, the bottles longevity is certainly the silver lining.
• It doesn’t clump
This isn’t baby powder or that cheap crap you buy at the grocery store. This powder won’t clump or accumulate in uncomfortable areas. When it comes to choosing the best powder for men’s privates, Chassis performs exactly how you would expect a super premium ball powder to perform.
What I don’t like:
Pricey. Even though the bottle lasts for months, I wouldn’t mind seeing Chassis lower the price a bit.
Duke Cannon – Dry Ice Ball and Body Powder
Duke Cannon has built their brand around the idea that men should be men. Hard working, chivalrous, brave, fixers, builders, and doers. Their products are built to accommodate the daily stresses and strains of the working men and soldiers of this country.
Their Dry Ice body powder is designed to keep men dry, stink free, chafe free, and provide a cool blast of refreshment thanks to menthol and eucalyptus oil.
What I like about Duke Cannon Dry Ice:
• Activated charcoal
I’m a pretty big fan of activated charcoal products, so it’s awesome to see the inclusion of it in this Dry Ice body powder. If you’re unfamiliar with the activated charcoal, here’s a brief rundown of its skin benefits:
- Deodorizes
- Soothes irritation
- Detoxifies
• Calamine
If you’re in urgent need of a body powder, chances are you’re suffering from some chafing. This Dry Ice powder contains calamine which has some awesome skin healing benefits:
- Helps heal wounds
- Soothes irritated skin
- Helps heal jock itch
- Promotes healing in body rashes
• It lasts all day
This stuff is formulated to last all throughout the day and it doesn’t disappoint. If you’re in search of a long lasting powder for men’s privates, Duke Cannon Dry Ice is definitely worthy of consideration. I find that one application after a morning shower is enough to keep me fresh and dry for a solid 8 hours.
• Helps support US Veterans
Taking inspiration from US military history, Duke Cannon’s staple bar soap has similar dimensions and appearance as the soap issued to soldiers during the Korean War. As a thank you to the men and women who risk their lives for this country, a portion of all proceeds directly supports Veteran causes.
• Great value
One of the bigger bottles on this list, and one of the most affordable, this Dry Ice powder is priced right and is long-lasting.
What I don’t like:
I’d like to see Duke Cannon introduce a talc-free version for sensitive skin.
How to Powder Your Balls and Body
It might sound like basic common sense. After all, how hard could it be to slather some body powder on your ball bag and ass crack? Well it’s not hard. But I do have a few tips that can extend the life of your bottle of body powder, and help it perform its job with optimum efficacy.
• Get clean
Before you even think about dousing your biscuits in flour, hop in the shower. You’re not supposed to put deodorant on dirty pits, and the same rule applies for body powder. After all, you shouldn’t be trying to mask the funk, you should be trying to prevent it. When it comes to washing your stink areas, I recommend using a good exfoliating body wash or bar soap to help slough away dead skin and odor causing bacteria. Check out my list of best soaps for men’s balls.
• Get dry
Powder now? Uh, no. First make sure your body is completely dry and free of moisture. Avoiding a cake batter type effect is the goal here. You’d probably be surprised how much water can hide in your cracks and crevices, so you really need to be thorough with the towel. If you’re feeling really bold go ahead and spread ass in front of a strong fan to get dry – ideally one in the privacy of your own home. Sure it’ll feel hella demeaning, but it gets the job done.
• Be strategic
Now that you’re all clean and dry it’s time to apply the powder. The best practice is to pour a quarter size amount into the palm of your hand, and apply it to the desired areas. This method of strategic placement ensures thorough coverage in trouble areas, and minimizes waste.
Methods like: pouring the powder down your pants, creating a powder bomb in the air, or letting a fan blow it back onto you aren’t very effective, but they are pretty good at creating a complete fucking mess.
In general, most guys use way more powder than necessary. Try applying less than you think you should. You can always apply more if needed.
Ball and Body Powder Q&A
Can you put Gold Bond foot powder on your balls?
So I’ve received this question quite a few times from readers and I want to address it here. When it comes to original Gold Bond powder (yellow bottle) and Gold Bond foot powder (blue bottle) there is a significant difference.
While original Gold Bond powder from the yellow bottle is safe to put on your balls, I however do not recommend putting Gold Bond Foot powder on your balls.
My reasoning for this is because Gold Bond foot powder contains significantly more menthol (1%) than the original Gold Bond formula (0.15%). While this might not seem like a big deal from a numbers standpoint, that additional amount of menthol can feel extremely uncomfortable for many men when applied to the sensitive skin of the nutsack.
Based on my research, men who applied Gold Bond foot powder to their balls experienced burning, stinging, and extreme discomfort at the site of application.
Is body powder safe?
Yes. But here’s why some people are confused about its safety:
So pretty much all body powders at one point in time were made using talc as the main ingredient. Talc is a naturally occurring mineral that just so happens to be really great at absorbing sweat and odor, and it also helps reduce friction and chafing.
The problem with talc is that it is sometimes found underground within close proximity to asbestos (also a naturally occurring mineral), and as we all know, asbestos is a known carcinogen (it causes cancer).
So talc is mined from the ground, and in some cases, asbestos is mined right along with it. No good, right?
So to help make sure the talc that companies use for consumer products is safe, it gets thoroughly tested to make sure it’s not contaminated with asbestos. Yay, great.
The problem with this is during the 19th century, a company called Johnson & Johnson did a shitty job of testing the talc that they use in their baby powders and ended up getting sued by a woman that allegedly got cancer after using their asbestos riddled baby powder for many years.
Naturally this gave talc a pretty bad reputation and now most companies that produce body powder and other skincare products avoid using it altogether.
There are still some companies that use talc in their body powders but this is becoming less and less common. Even Johnson & Johnson stopped producing talc containing baby powder in 2020.
Either way, most body powders nowadays don’t use talc and instead substitute corn starch in its place.
So if you’re concerned about the safety of talc in your body powder, there are plenty of talc free body powders to choose from.
Is ball/body powder the same thing as baby powder?
Here’s another question I see fairly often. Is body powder the same thing as baby powder? No, it’s not the same thing. Although it’s fairly similar.
The truth is baby powder is basically a body powder, but for babies. Baby powder is formulated to be safe for the sensitive skin of a newborn baby and therefore only contains about 2 or 3 ingredients (fragrance being one of them).
Ball/body powder on the other hand usually contains quite a bit more ingredients (it varies between brands) and is specifically designed to handle man sized sweat and odor problems.
So while you can absolutely apply baby powder to your body; don’t expect its effectiveness to last that long. It will also make you smell like a baby, so keep that in mind too.
How do you make homemade ball and body powder?
Want to try your hand at making your own homemade ball and body powder? All that’s needed is a few ingredients.
While many of the above listed powders are formulated with unique and sometimes exotic ingredients, you can actually make your own basic powder using some common household ingredients.
One of the simplest homemade recipes involves mixing cornstarch and baking soda. Start with 3 parts cornstarch and 1 part baking soda. Since both of these ingredients are skin safe you can adjust the ratio to your preference. You can even add a drop or two of essential oils to the mix if you want your powder to have a light fragrance.
What’s the best powder for ball chafing?
Ball chafing and irritation is one of the most aggravating discomforts a man can experience. The problem with ball chafing is that it makes simple, everyday functions uncomfortable and annoying. Walking, exercising, working, jogging — all can cause extreme discomfort for a man if he is dealing with ball and crotch chafing.
If you’re fed up with living in discomfort and are looking for the best powder for ball chafing, I can say with confidence that any of the above listed ball and body powders will serve you well.
My personal preference?
While not every man is a fan of cooling body powders, I will say that I personally enjoy the feeling and relief that a cooling body provides for chafed balls.
Why do guys put baby powder on their balls? Why do guys put baby powder in their pants?
The reason why some men put baby powder on their balls or in their pants is to help stop sweat, odor, and chafing. Many baby powders are formulated using only 2 main ingredients: talc and fragrance.
While talc has developed somewhat of a bad reputation over the years, it is very effective at absorbing sweat and moisture and also helping to prevent chafing.
While I personally prefer to use ball powders that are designed specifically for men, baby powder isn’t a terrible option if you find yourself in a pinch.
Thanks for checking out my list of best ball and body powders for men. If you found this article helpful, check out my list of best deodorants for men’s balls. As always, if you have any questions or comments, drop me a line in the comment section below.
Awesome, I didn’t even know most of these existed. Thanks for sharing.
No problem Josh. Thanks for reading.
I can feel the relief on my balls already. Thanks for the article.
Nice, Anthony. Thanks for commenting.
My balls thank you.
You’re welcome, Chaz’s balls.
I have used a lot of powders but apparently not applied right and now I have great choices. Thanks a lot for the great info…….my balls applaud you??
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Thanks for sharing!
I will definitely be trying one of these. I live in the Caribbean so its needed. Never knew these existed though. Thanks for sharing
Thanks for reading Corey.
Which one was your favorite? my husband wants me to buy him the best powder for his balls and I’m a women with obviously no balls, and I want to make sure I buy him the best brand 🙂
Hey Ana. While you can’t go wrong with any of these ball powders, I highly recommend Fromonda powder. It’s made of all-natural ingredients and does an awesome job of keeping balls dry and smelling fresh. It’s also reasonably priced as well which is a plus.
Great education. I have used Bozak and anti Monkey Butt. Both are excellent. Its amazing what comfort and de-odorant a high end ball bag powder will provide. Thanks.
I couldn’t agree more. Thanks for commenting ??
I’m so glad I read your article
I wish I knew about these powders a long time ago, oh well I’m a happy camper now.
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Thanks…..
What are your thoughts on the use of a neck (or balls) brush to apply powder?
Not a bad idea actually. Could make it a lot easier to hit those hard to reach areas.
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Thanks for commenting.
Very informative, but I must also say that I like your writing style. I feel like your one of my homies already. Do you write anywhere else?
Thanks, man. I appreciate the comment. Thanks for reading.
My ball sack is in serious need of one of these powders!! Thanks for writing this!
Good luck to you and your balls, Ben.
Finally, my balls can breathe easy! Thanks!!
Yes they can, Steph. Thanks for reading.
Have you tried FreshBalls. It’s a cream that dries into a powder. Much easier to apply.
Hey Jeff, yes I have. I actually have that listed in a seperate article: Best lotions and creams for balls.
It’s definitely a bit easier to apply and a little less messy too. Definitely worth considering for guys who are not a fan of powders. Thanks for commenting, Jeff.
Thanks for the recommendations. I work in construction and I can’t tell you how hot and uncomfortable my balls get during the summer. There has been times I seriously considered leaving work early because I’ve experienced so much chafing and ball discomfort during a long shift. I’ve humorously tried everything from baby powder, corn starch, deodorant, and even flour. The cornstarch and baby powder actually helped a bit but they wear off quickly and need to be reapplied often which isn’t always an option while working. Anyway thanks for the recommendations I’m definitely looking forward to giving one of these a try.
Thanks for commenting. I myself spent years working as a cook so I know what it’s like to spend 8+ hours per day in a hot, humid environment. It’s definitely murder on the balls. I also tried cornstarch and baby powder to help alleviate the discomfort with minimal success. I can definitely say from experience that powder that is designed for balls is much more effective. Thanks again for sharing and good luck.
I’ve tried a few of the Chassis powders on my balls before and I have to say I prefer the Ice Powder Max. It’s awesome in humid weather because it really cools you down everywhere you apply it. Particularly on the balls, armpits, and even the butt crack if you dare put it there haha.
I also prefer the Ice Powder Max version. The cooler my balls feel, the better in my opinion. Thanks for sharing.
I’ve spent a lot of time in search of the best powder to put on my balls whenever the weather is hot or humid. I have pretty sensitive skin in my groin area and tend to chafe quite easily when I don’t wear a powder. I’ve personally tried 6 of the powders you have listed here. My personal favorite is the Brickell powder followed closely by the Chassis (original) powder. I’ve experienced excellent sweat, odor, and chafing relief with both of these powders.
Nice, I also really like both Brickell and Chassis ball powder. Thanks for sharing.
I live in London and I typically don’t have to deal with humid weather but My job requires me to work in a very hot environment and my balls often suffer from sweat, odor, and chafing because of it. I’ve been using cornstarch for the past few months with some success but I would like to try a powder that’s actually intended for the balls. I found this article while browsing online and I’m very interested in a couple of the ball powders you have listed here. I can see that most of these are considerably more expensive than the cornstarch I’ve been using on my balls but I’m willing to pay more if it helps get my situation better under control.
I myself spent many years working in kitchen restaurants so I can relate with you there. I actually tried cornstarch quite a few times and it always left something to be desired in regards to effectiveness. It’s true you will spend considerably more money on a ball specific powder, but the truth is they are way more effective than cornstarch and a bottle of ball powder typically lasts for months so the expense is very much worth it in my opinion. Good luck, Michael and thanks for sharing.
Chassis is a bit pricey but i have to admit it’s one of the absolute most effective ball powders I ever used. I apply it to my nuts after my morning shower and it keeps my balls feeling fresh and dry for a solid 8 hours. I sometimes reapply it later in the evening if I have plans for the night. I’ve also tried Bozak ball powder too and it works really well too and it’s a bit cheaper than Chassis. Just my 2 cents.
Thanks for sharing. Yeah, Chassis is a bit on the pricier side when it comes to ball or body powders but considering its effectiveness, I’m not complaining. Thanks again for contributing.
I had TURP surgery on my prostate that left me somewhat incontinent. I sometimes wear a pad. Sometimes I leak a few drop in my underwear. Urine will get on my balls and penis. I bought Equate medicated body powder with NO talc. It has a warning “not for genital area” I already have prostate cancer and want NOTHING to do with any product that could cause or worsen cancer. Is there any research or warnings on products like Chassis, Beast, Stankey, etc.
concerning possibility of cancer problems.
Hey Dwight, thanks for commenting. The likely reason why the Equate Medicated Powder says “not for genital use” is because of its somewhat high menthol content. Menthol causes a cooling/tingling sensation when applied to the sensitive skin of the crotch region that some men find painful and uncomfortable (I personally find it refreshing). Since you have the talc free version of Equate medicated powder, there isn’t anything in the ingredient list that is a known carcinogen – meaning it’s considered safe for external use.
In regards to powders such as Chassis, Tame the Beast, Fromonda, Brickell, Stankey…. these powders are talc free, designed for the balls and body, and are considered completely safe. The only powders in the above list that contain talc are the Anti-Monkey Butt Powder and the Duke Cannon Dry Ice Powder. While the FDA does in fact consider talc to be safe for external use, many people choose to steer clear of it due to its somewhat sordid past.
Anyway thanks for reading, Dwight. Good luck to you.
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Looking forward to trying out a few of these ball powders. Will report back with the results. Thanks!
Thanks for commenting. Definitely let us know how it goes.
Something you didn’t mention in your article is how useful these powders are for camping or hunting trips. Cleansing and showering isn’t always easy when camping and hunting and it can get really uncomfortable down below. I like to bring a cooling powder with me to not only keep me cool down below but to also help me to feel fresh and comfortable.
That’s a really good idea, Marcus. Thanks for sharing.
I’ve been using Gold Bond (with talc) for the last ten years. They have slowly but surely stopped selling them and now I can’t even find it on Amazon. When I do find it on Amazon it will show up to my door (talc free). I’ve tried the talc free version and it doesn’t seem to do the trick. What powder do you recommend with talc?
Yeah, lots of companies are starting to steer away from talc because of the negative stigma it has developed. If you prefer talc, I recommend giving Anti Monkey Butt powder a try. It’s one of the last few body powders left that contain talc. Thanks for reading.
Which powder do you recommend for chronic jock itch? My doctor prescribed anti-fungal cream but it is no longer effective. Also, any recommendations for underwear for this condition? Thanks..
Hey John, thanks for commenting. I actually wrote an article discussing the best powders, creams, and sprays for jock itch. You can check it out HERE.
In regards to underwear recommendations, I haven’t personally tried them myself, but I have heard some good things about an underwear company called Remedywear. They make underwear designed specifically for men who suffer from jock itch, eczema, and other skin conditions… might be worth checking out. Good luck John, and thanks for reading.
I’m glad I found this page!! My boyfriend has been putting baby powder on his balls when he goes to work because he says it helps reduce sweat and irritation but the smell is kind of off putting. Grown men don’t like to smell like babies i guess. go figure. Anyway I’m secretly searching the internet to try and find him a powder for his balls that works well and smells masculine. Lo and behold is this article discussing exactly what I’m looking for. Now i see there are quite a few options to choose from that i never knew existed. I think he might enjoy a “cooling” powder as you put it but i’m not sure. I might end up trying a cooling one and get a non-cooling one just to be safe. I figure it can’t hurt to have both. Thanks for writing this!! Very informative!
Hey Michelle, I can say with certainty that every powder on this list will work and smell much better than baby powder. Not every guy enjoys cooling body powder on their balls so I think you’re making a smart move by getting your bf multiple options to choose from. Thank you for sharing, Michelle!
Same situation here! My husband uses baby powder on his crotch and I hate the smell of baby powder! It reminds me of changing diapers and I’m glad to say those days are long over. I really want to get my husband a powder that he can use that actually smells good and manly. I’m surprised how many powders exist for men’s balls but I’m happy that there are so many options.
I’m looking for the best powder for balls and I found this website on Google. I used Gold Bond powder for a long time on my entire body but I don’t really like to use it on my balls and surrounding area. I want the best powder for balls that is safe and won’t irritate my skin on my balls and crotch. I also want it to be unscented or lightly scented if possible because my skin can be sensitive to synthetic ingredients. I thank you for the detailed list and am considering giving one of your suggestions a try but would like your opinion on an unscented powder for balls as I mentioned. Can you please advise. Thank you good sir.
Hi Ravi, thanks for commenting. The balls can be a very sensitive area on the body so I totally understand your desire for an unscented body powder for the balls. If unscented is what you’re looking for, I suggest trying Galaxy Dust Eclipse (unscented), Brickell Powder (unscented), or Stanky Powder (unscented). I hope this helps. Thanks again for commenting.
I love me a good set of powdered balls. I sweat a ton on my balls and ass crack and I never leave the house without a high quality body powder to take care of my little problem down below. Good recommendations, thank you for sharing.
I used gold bond powder on my balls and it felt like it was burning really bad and i had to wash it off. I want to use powder on my balls but I don’t want anything that’s going to cause stinging or burning. Do all powders have ingredients in them that cause the burning sensation or is that just gold bond? One more thing, do you suggest unscented or scented powder for balls if you have somewhat sensitive skin? Thanks.
Hey Frank, Gold Bond powder contains menthol. While some men enjoy the cooling feeling of menthol powder on their balls, some men report that the sensation is more akin to burning or stinging. Not all ball and body powders contain menthol. If you have sensitive skin you are probably better off using an unscented ball and body powder. Thanks for commenting, Frank.
My balls get sweaty very easily while I’m at work and at the gym. I never really liked using powder on myself because I don’t really like how messy it can be. I also heard that powders that contain talc could be dangerous. Lately I’ve been curious to try powder on my balls because nothing else i have tried has proven to effective. I decided to research ball powder to find out some of the best powders for the balls and which ones are safe. Thank you for clarifying which body powders contain talc and which ones don’t. I’m definitely going to avoid talc containing powders. I think i also want to avoid scented powders as well because my skin can be a bit sensitive to fragrance and essential oils. Thank you for this informative article.
These look great. I’m looking for a body powder that i can use on my balls that is made from all-natural ingredients. My skin has trouble with synthetic ingredients sometimes so I want to play it safe when putting these powders on my ball region lol! Thank you for clarifying the ingredients used to make each one. I’m looking forward to tackling my ball sweat and body odor with one of these selections. Thanks!!
I’m with you on the synthetic ingredients. My balls and skin in general don’t do well with synthetic ingredients. I even have trouble using gold bond powder because i think it has fragrance in it. It makes my groin area break out in a rash!! I either have to use unscented ball powder or i can sometimes use lightly scented powder as long as it’s an all- natural fragrance.
Synthetic ingredients can cause irritation for men with very sensitive skin, especially when it comes to the balls. Sticking to an all-natural and unscented ball powder is probably the safest option for you.
I tried Galaxy Dust body powder and I really like it so far. I got the banish scent and the unscented option in case my skin doesn’t play well with the scented one (I have sensitive skin) but so far so good. It smells great and is smooth, and keeps me fresh and dry on my balls and wherever else i put it. Thanks for the recommendations!
I’m glad this article was helpful, Joseph. Thanks for sharing your experience.
I’m looking for the best body powder to stop sweat because i sweat like a pig at work!! Halfway through the day my balls and ass crack are soaking wet with sweat and i even bring a spare pair of underwear to change into. This list of ball and body powders is very helpful and the information is great, thank you for sharing. My only question is what powder would you recommend if i try if I don’t really like strong scents? I kind of want the body powder to smell like nothing if possible. Is there a fragrance free body powder that works well for stopping sweat that you would suggest? Thanks man!!
Many of the above body powders are offered in unscented options including: Galaxy Dust, Brickell, and Fromonda. Thanks for commenting.
Reading through these comments I am cracking up!!! So many men out here just like me looking for powder for their balls. LOL. I’m no stranger to powdering my balls and have been using standard GB powder for years and for the most part it’s pretty decent considering the price. The only thing I don’t care about is the smell. Not that it smells bad as far as body powder goes but I’m kind of looking for a powder that smells manly and will compliment the smell of all my man specific grooming products that I use everyday. The GB smells kind of medicinal which is okay I guess but I’m really looking for something that smells better, even if I have to spend a bit more money to get it.
Nice recommendations. I recently started to have a bad reaction to gold bond powder when applying to my balls and surrounding region and now I’m looking for a ball and body powder that is suitable for sensitive skin. I’m guessing i’m going to be limited to powder that is unscented or lightly scented and made from natural ingredients. I kind of liked the sound of the Chassis powder but it doesn’t look like it’s made from 100% all-natural ingredients. You should probably note that in your review. I’m also interested in the Brickell Powder and the unscented Galaxy Dust powder so I might give one of those a try because they are all-natural. Do you happen to know if Gold Bond uses synthetic fragrance in their body powder because I’m guessing that’s what caused my negative skin reaction the last few times I used it. Can you even put Gold Bond on the balls? I just assumed that it was okay but I don’t know for certain.
Comprehensive and informative, thank you. I’ve been periodically using gold bond powder on my man parts and it seems to work okay. It’s not perfect but it seems to keep me fresh down there for at least a few hours before I have to reapply. Now does that mean I think it’s the best powder for balls out there? Probably not. That’s why I’m here. My only question is are these ball powders worth the increased price over GB powder? I see some of these powders are over $20 which is dramatically more expensive than GB powder. Are they that much better? I guess it comes down to trial and error on my part. I’d like to give a few of these powders a try, i just hope I don’t waste money that could’ve been spent on a whole bunch of Gold Bond powder lol!
Type of underpants make a huge difference. Boxers are like irrigation for the nether-region. Briefs are ok…on hot days inner thighs won’t like you. Boxer briefs are the best and Saxx within that category are a game changer.