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Every time i have sex with my new girlfriend i develop small red bumps on the shaft of my penis. weve had sex 4 times in a month and 4 times it has happened. then goes away in a couple days. looks like small pimple like. what could it be ?

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Dr. Philip Schwarzman answered

Small red bumps: This may be some type of allergic reaction; it is not suggestive of a sexually transmitted disease. Try using a condom to see if still happens.

Answered 1/19/2021

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A member asked:

Every time i have sex with my new girlfriend i develop small red bumps on the shaft of my penis. weve had sex 4 times in a month and 4 times it has happened. then goes away in a couple days. looks like small pimple like. what could it be ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Schwarzman answered

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