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Hey, i put ethyl alcohol on my penis, it burned and hurt at the beginning. is it harmful for my penis? i only did it once . should i be worried ?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Don't do it again: If it felt irritating, don't do it again. What was the reason anyway? If you're attempting to reduce risk of HIV or other STDs after sex, it's pointless: alcohol has no known benefit in preventing STDs. In fact, the irritation it causes may slightly increase the risk of HIV if exposed.

Dr Hodge agreed

Answered 1/8/2017

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A member asked:

Hey, i put ethyl alcohol on my penis, it burned and hurt at the beginning. is it harmful for my penis? i only did it once . should i be worried ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Hodge agreed

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