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A 27-year-old male asked:

I masturbated about 2hrs ago, and i still have an erection & the head of my penis is swollen & red, plus i cant get my foreskin back over the head of?

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Dr. Lisa Roazenanswered

Emergency Medicine 20 years experience

Go to the ER: This can be a serious medical condition called PRIAPISM. The increased bloodflow in your penis isn't able to flow out as it should. The doctors in the emergency department, with help from a urologist, can give you medicines to help.

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I chafed my foreskin tip while masturbating a week ago. It's swollen and looks infected (white spots of 1mm). Penis head is fine and urination is OK.

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Foreskin: You may have an infection. Please see your doctor to prevent further spread. Peace and good health.

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A 21-year-old male asked:

My penis head is a little bit red, and the skin is peeling off. The foreskin is a bit swollen and I feel little itching in the area. Can this be from hard sexual activity or is it something else?

Dr. Birendra Tandananswered

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It could be from sex. Tane a pause from it and use cortisone ointment to the area. If not better pl see a Urologist

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A 20-year-old male asked:

I masturbated more than once in one sitting with no lubricant and i don't have foreskin and now i have a red bump on the head of my penis. treatment?

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Here are some ...: Based on what you described, it's reasonable to leave your penis alone but keeping it clean and dry without further physical stimulation for at least ... Read More

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A 18-year-old male asked:

Hi I am not feeling any sensation in my penis anymore when masturbating erection in still strong but sensation in penis head has reduced tremendously I took a 2week break came back but the issue was still present using lubricant didnt slove issue?

Dr. Donald Colantinoanswered

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I assume you're not experiencing true numbness of the penis but are complaining of reduced sensation. True numbness gas been described in men who ride... Read More

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A 21-year-old male asked:

Not sure if im in the right place for this quesiton but im having problems with my penis. i get itchy red and swollen glands and head for about 4-5 days, it goes away for maybe a week and a half, then comes back and repeats?

Dr. Hunter Handsfieldanswered

Infectious Disease 55 years experience

More info needed. Does "glands" mean enlarged lymph nodes nearby, or is it a typo for "glans" (head of the penis)? Any open sores? Are you circumcised... Read More

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