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by JackBlack1, May 07, 2008 09:22PM
I recently had unprotected sex with a supposedly 'clean' partner. I was paranoid after I did it because I began to see or imagine a redness around the hole of my penis. No other symptoms. I went to a doctor, I tested for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea and Herpes. They were all negative. The redness around the tip by the hole is still present, I dont know if I am imagining  it or paying too close attention to it. The redness is a bit numb when I touch it, it doesn't hurt or burn and I have no discharge.Please help as I am very worried.
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by auntiejessi, May 07, 2008 10:47PM
You should have your prostate checked.  One of the symptoms of an infection in your prostate is a red tip of your penis.  The fact that it doesn't hurt leans towards you imagining it, but why not get checked and put your mind at ease?

Some prostate infections are due to stds, others aren't, so it might be coincidence.

AJ

by JackBlack1, May 07, 2008 11:45PM
To: auntiejessi
Thank you very much. I appreciate your feedback. I also have a feeling my testicles are a bit more sensitive. Do you have any knowledge of what this could be?

by cousteaujr, May 08, 2008 12:02AM
To: jackblack1
go see a doctor dude.  it's your **** and balls you're talking about.

by JackBlack1, May 12, 2008 11:16AM
To: auntiejessi
ok...so if anybody is out there im still looking for help. As i described earlier in the thread, there is still the redness around the tip of my penis, by the hole. The skin is a bit different to the rest of my penis. I have also recently realized that when i get erect and i look at the head of my penis, i could see little bumps all over the top of my head. The bumps are the same color of my penis and they are pretty small and can only be seen when erect. If anyone could help i would really appreciate it.

by auntiejessi, May 12, 2008 11:26AM
Some bumps are natural.

Have you seen your doctor yet?

AJ

by JackBlack1, May 12, 2008 11:31AM
To: auntiejessi
I saw him about 5 days after my sexual encounter happened to show him the redness around the tip. We tested for STDs and they all came back negative. The redness is still at the tip with no itching or burning when i urinate. Should i see a dermatologist or do they not do areas like that?

by auntiejessi, May 12, 2008 11:32AM
You can, but I would try a urologist.

AJ

by daisy315, May 12, 2008 12:59PM
To: JackBlack1
I would be inclined to say that if your Doctor is not terribly concerned at this stage I would leave it a week or so and if the condition persists go back to him,in the meantime try to stop constantly touching and checking it as that innitself may be aggravating the situation and stopping the healing process .....

Did your Doctor test for a Urine Infection ???
And may I ask what age you are?
I worked in Urology for 3 years and it's my belief that Prostate problems although not impossible are fairly uncommon in young men,but only a Urologist could settle for definate.

Daisy

by Dropkick2713, May 12, 2008 02:27PM
i had prostitis at the age of 19, so i guess im one of those rarities

by JackBlack1, May 12, 2008 03:55PM
To: daisy315
my doctor did not test for a urine infection. I am 19 years old.

by daisy315, May 12, 2008 07:59PM
To: DropKick2713
No you are not a rarity at all I believe Prostatitis to be one of the most common Prostate problems in young men .... I was referring to more serious conditions of the Prostate being uncommon in young men ..... sorry for not clarifying that in my Post.

Daisy
  

by daisy315, May 12, 2008 08:22PM
To: JackBlack1
I think you need to go back to your Doctor with your anxieties over this,you have tested negative for STD's so that concern is out of the way,I'm sure you are becoming over anxious about this,it seems to be superficial as you are not in any particular pain,could be a simple allergic reaction to something new you have used for example,also the mind plays funny tricks,often if we look at something long enough and often enough we will imagine we see something else which in fact has probably been there our entire life only we never noticed until the anxiety kicked in .....
To put your mind at rest please see your Doctor again .....

Daisy

  

by scared_half_to_death, May 13, 2008 07:39AM
5 days after the encounter was plenty of time to check for Gonn and Clam.

Here is what I would do...

1. Adjust your sexual behavior:
2. Have an annual physical and get tested then for STDs
3. Have a discussion with your partner before sex. The response "I am clean means nothing". Here are some better questions that you should also be ready to answer:

  - When was the last time that you were tested for STDs? How about HIV? How about Herpes?
  - How many partners have you had since then?
  - How many partners did you have a few months before the tests?
  - Have you had unprotected sex?

4. If you get answers that you do not like, it is clear that the risk level is not acceptable to you. Do not have sex!

5. HIV and Syphillis are not common. You could get tested at 6 weeks if you would like to. However, there is no reason to believe that she had it or you caught it. Don't worry too much about these.

6. You could get tested for Herpes at 3-4 months. However, you do not have symptoms. Herpes testing can be a bit inaccurate, so taking a test when you do not have symptoms could cause a lot of worry.

7. FOLLOW UP with a urologist. You may have a yeast