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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
bruised and tender penis
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, child skin problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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bruised and tender penis
by Audy, Jun 01, 2001 12:00AM
I have a new girlfriend, and since i have stopped using a condom with her, the head of my penis gets bruised whenever i have sex ,its been like that for about 2 weeks now.At first I thought it was her pubic hair that was too coarse even though she gets lubricated pretty easy,so then i shaved it off,but I still get bruised and it stings pretty bad.It heals within 2 to 4 days without any scabbing then i have sex, then it gets sore again.I am not too sure what causes this but about 2 years ago something similar happened with a prior girlfriend I had. The doctor at the time said it was my girfriend's yeast infection that caused it because the yeast needed warmth to to survive and couldnt exist on my penis. I think he gave me antibiotic tablets and an ointment that cleared me up pretty quick.Could this be the same thing? This girlfriend wears a lot of tight jeans and someone told me once that tight jeans can cause women to get a yeast infection .
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Jun 01, 2001 12:00AM
, Jun 01, 2001 12:00AM
Yeast infections are uncommon in men. They show themselves as intense redness with pustules around the edges, which is not what you're describing. Most likely you just have friction from a lot of sex. Lubrication and perhaps some rest periods should be sufficient. If symptoms persist, you might show a doctor. (Women who have yeast infections have itchy or sore vaginal discharges, by the way.)
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
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Dr. Rockoff