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Can i have balanitis without pain/discharge? masturbation makes head have reddish patches. foreskin reddish. patches go away until masturbate again.

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Skin and Sex: It sure sounds like you have friction caused skin damage and i wonder if you are not using any lubrication. If you are using lubrication then you may be reacting to that lubrication. But, in most cases men need some lubrication during regular and repeated sexual activity.

Dr Mills agreed

Answered 11/27/2013

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A member asked:

Can i have balanitis without pain/discharge? masturbation makes head have reddish patches. foreskin reddish. patches go away until masturbate again.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Killian answered

Dr Mills agreed

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