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Prodromal hsv symptoms before the first outbreak? tingling in penis tip for a day or two (months after brief oral sex encounter). after lots of masturbation this week. feel fine now.

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Penis tip: Discomfort in the tip of the penis can be caused by skin involvement by herpes but I would expect lesions to erupt. Mild irritation/inflammation of the penis head or urethra after excess masturbation is more likely.

Answered 10/8/2018

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A member asked:

Prodromal hsv symptoms before the first outbreak? tingling in penis tip for a day or two (months after brief oral sex encounter). after lots of masturbation this week. feel fine now.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

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