Over the past year I have had progressively more redness during/after masturbation/ penile penetration to the point where it is no longer enjoyable. I have to be very soft and use lotion to even masturbate. In the past, I have had a sensitive foreskin area with swelling. My penis is circumcised, but only that part and the head area seem to get red/irritated. There is some painful burning with the redness, but generally clears up in 1-5 days. It seems as though it has only got worse and not any better. The Doctor says it is most likely Dry penis and I should use petroleum jelly after I get a shower to keep the area from drying out. Previously, I've tried this as well as Vitamin E oil, Triple Anti-biotic ointment, hydro cortisone 1% and lotion. The petroleum jelly seems to help the area, but as soon as the friction occurs it happens all over again. The penis doesn't seem to be dry from what I can tell. I'm beginning to think my sex life is over and I'm only 31 years old. I don't have any discharge, bumps, warts or any other signs of an STD from what I have red. I've been tested for HIV and am negative. Is there something I can do to heal the area and get back my sex life? I'm starting to lose hope. Please help!
at this point, make sure you are using a good sex lube for sex and masturbation. I'd also look into getting tested for a latex allergy too just to err on the side of caution. avoid condoms with spermicides in them - buy unlubricated ones and use your own lube. plenty of online resources to look for sex lubes that are condom safe and good for sensitive skin if the regular ones you can buy at any drug store aren't helping.
when you wash up in the shower, only use a mild soap like unscented dove on the genital area.
this certainly isn't a std related issue. some of us are just more delicate than others and can't tolerate friction on the skin.
grace