Question 1

why do penis smell like shrimp?

Accepted Answer

Amines: That fishy odor comes from chemicals that contain amines.  Smegma, dead skin cells, bacteria and fungus in a moist environment can contribute to amine compound production.  Keeping the head of the penis dry after bathing and urinating will help to reduce this.

Question 2

why does my boyfriends penis literally smell like musty armpits. what's the cause?

Accepted Answer

Hygiene problem?: I'm guessing your boyfriend is uncircumcised and doesn't retract and wash under the foreskin as often as he should (at least once a day). Or maybe he just needs to bathe or shower more often. In any case, this probably isn't an important health problem, just one of hygiene.

Question 3

i have fluid coming out of my penis, it looks like semen and it doesnt have smell?

Accepted Answer

: Probably is semen or fluid from Cowers gland which is located and drains into mid urethra.

Question 4

why does my penis smell like nut?

Accepted Answer

I don't have any : Idea, assuming that you're utilizing basic hygiene. I'm going to avoid making the easy joke about beginning to assume the characteristics of your next door neighbors.....
Smells are often dictated by the foods, drinks and medications you ingest.
If you have concerns, check w/your doctor.

Question 5

i have a smelly penis. it smells like fish.?

Accepted Answer

Hygiene first: Make sure you are cleaning well, especially if you are uncircumcised. If you are certain you have good hygiene and that is not of concern, and the smell persists- see your physician. You could have an infection. (does your partner have a vaginal discharge or infection? Trichomonas typically causes fishy discharge) definitely see your doc.

Question 6

my bf penis smells like fish now i do what could this be ?

Accepted Answer

Suspicious: ...For trichomonas, particularly if you have frothy d/c. Other std/sti can do this as well, so best to get checked by your dr / urgent care / std clinic, who can do testing and prescribe treatment. Remember not all std have symptoms early / are curable and "pregnancy happens." consider condom use for safety.

Question 7

does herpes make your penis smell?

Accepted Answer

Usually not: Herpes causes painful blisters. A unusual smell could be a sign of an std such as gonorrhea, and should be checked by a doctor.

Question 8

i love to smell my penis and masturbating?

Accepted Answer

Question??: Not sure what your question is. Masturbating is pretty common in 19 year old males. If smelling your penis arouses you, don't see any problem with that.,

Question 9

my penis is gives smell after sex, please help me?

Accepted Answer

Less likely: The smell may be coming from a female partner. If a lady has bacterial vaginosis the smell after sex could be bad. If you have g;c you will have discharge. Both male and female partner may need evaluation.

Question 10

brownish semen and terrible smell in penis, what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Hematospermia: Brown colored semen is due to blood mixing with the normal semen.  The most common cause is a small vessel on the or in the prostate bursting from the pressure of an ejaculation.  The oder may represent an infection.  The best approach is to see a urologist for treatment.

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