purple spots on glans(glands)

Dr.

After receiving oral sex from a woman with a tongue ring, i found later that night a few dark purple spots on the glas right near the tip.  The tongue ring did hurt and I made her stop so I'm guessing its just some form of bruising from the trauma.  Is this the case or is it something to worry about?  They are almost faded now after a few days.  They didn't hurt, itch, burn, etc, no sensation at all just the discolorations.  They weren't raised at all either.

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[H. Hunter Handsfield, M.D.]

Your description sounds to me like your self-diagnosis is correct:  bruising seems the best bet (basically, a hickey of the penis).  If the spots indeed fade, forget it; nothing to worry about.

Thanks for your kind comment about the STD Forum.

Best wishes--  HHH, MD