My penis has red spots, and a raised half-ring below the top of my glans....

[James62]

I have been having unprotected sex with my girlfriend for the last 7 months. Before we were together I was having unprotected sex with someone else for about a month and a half (the symptoms I report were never encountered during the previous relationship). Before the previous relationship I was tested for STIs and found clean.

Since June, there have been numerous encounters with red splotches on the underside of my glans, as well as the top-side. They do not hurt, nor are raised and typically disappear within a few days. I have noticed the skin below the top of my glans have a slight cut, and believed it to be from rough sex.

So, tonight we had sex. It was in a position that put more friction on the underside of my glans. Upon entry, I felt a discomforting sting, and though it slightly remained it was mild and almost undetectable beneath the sensation of sex.

Afterwards in the shower I noticed below the top-side of my glans a raised ring, like a fat lip. It curved to the sides of the glans. At the top center of the ring a slight tear exists. On the underside of my glans, on either side of the urethra red splotches bordered by smaller red spots existed. I urinated, and it burnt.

Before sex none of this existed, and my urinating before was normal, and after that post-sex **** it has been pain free. The burning sensation around the glans, the red splotching, have all occurred before, especially during/after dry (my hands are quite rough) masturbation. But this ring is new. It has gone down a little, but its appearance scares me.

A week and a half ago my penis popped, like cracking a knuckle. It was slightly painful but did not swell nor bruise. Is this possibly playing a hand?

I am worried about me and my penises health. I do have frequent rough sex, and sometimes masturbate dry (usually masturbate between 5-90 minutes 7 times a week). I think these are likely reasons for this current condition, but any further analysis would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you..

[James62]

Thank you for your quick response. I forgot to add I am circumcised. I would like to say my hygiene is pretty good. Only thing I do fail to do often, is after sex/masturbation wash my genitals.
Again thank you, I'll update when I've learned the news.

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

This could be - pearly penile papules or fordyce spots. You would need to consult your doctor for a confirmed diagnosis.

'Pearly penile papules are multiple, small (about 1-3mm) papules running around the circumference of the crown of the glans penis. They typically develop in men aged 20 to 40, and around 10 per cent of all men are affected. They may be mistaken for warts, are not infectious and require no treatment.'

'Fordyce spots are small (1-5mm) bright red or purple papules that can appear on the glans, shaft or scrotum and usually affect younger men. They may occur as a solitary lesion, but frequently appear in crops of 50 to 100. They are painless and not itchy, but may cause embarrassment because of their appearance, or a fear that they might be sexually transmitted. '

This could be a condition called balanitis.Balanitis is inflammation of the glans penis. Lack of aeration and irritation because of smegma and discharge surrounding the glans penis causes inflammation and edema.More common in uncircumcised males.

It is usually caused by poor hygiene in uncircumcised men. The inflammation can be due to infection, harsh soaps, or failure to properly rinse soap off while bathing.
One common organism associated with balanitis is a yeast known as Candida albicans.  Balanitis may occur because of excessive growth of Candida, due to moisture and warmth under the foreskin.

It can be treated by applying Miconazole, an anti-fungal medication.Most cases of balanitis can be controlled with medicated creams and good hygiene.

Inflammation has many possible causes, including irritation by environmental substances, physical trauma, and infection by a wide variety of pathogens, including bacteria, virus, or fungus—each of which require a particular treatment.

Retract the foreskin daily and soak in warm water to clean penis and foreskin. Apply bacitracin (not Neosporin) for pediatric patients if bacterial infection is suspected.
Apply topical clotrimazole for adult men with probable candidal balanitis.

Let us know if you need any further information.

Post us about what your doctor advises.

Regards.