Awaiting HIV Test Results: Navigating Anxiety and Uncertainty
Waiting for HIV test results? On April 23, I engaged in protected sexual intercourse with a sex worker, but I also performed oral sex on her. Afterward, I washed up. I have a previous medical history of balanitis. On April 25, while showering, I noticed a painless white bump in t...
Dr. Chen Jiansheng Reply:
Hello, sir: "The deceased is gone, but the living can still pursue." Everything in the past is irreversible; no matter how much you cling to or regret it, it is in vain. Only the future can be grasped and created, and we should learn to cherish it and not repeat past mi...[Read More] Awaiting HIV Test Results: Navigating Anxiety and Uncertainty
Do I Need Circumcision for Better Sexual Experience?
Is circumcision necessary? My foreskin is a bit long, and I can retract it both when erect and flaccid without pain. When flaccid, it covers the glans, and when erect, the foreskin gathers at the coronal sulcus. However, because I didn't practice retracting it when I was you...
Dr. Li Xinyi Reply:
Issues with the foreskin should be evaluated in person. Additionally, if your foreskin may require surgical intervention, it is advisable to consult a urologist for examination and discussion with the physician.[Read More] Do I Need Circumcision for Better Sexual Experience?
Understanding Penile Crown Skin Irritation: Is It Syphilis?
Coronal laceration of the penis? Hello, Dr. Lee! Yesterday, on May 12, I discovered that there is a skin break in the coronal sulcus of my penis, and it hurts when I sleep on my stomach. Is this related to syphilis? I have occasionally visited massage parlors in the past, but I a...
Dr. Li Xinyi Reply:
If you have concerns about potential exposure due to high-risk sexual behavior, it is advisable to visit a urologist for a thorough examination. Additionally, please refer to the website of the Ministry of Health and Welfare's Centers for Disease Control to learn more about ...[Read More] Understanding Penile Crown Skin Irritation: Is It Syphilis?
How to Reduce Sensitivity of the Glans for Better Intimacy?
Are there methods to reduce scalp sensitivity? I currently have a long foreskin. I usually retract the foreskin past the coronal sulcus when walking around at home. Will this help reduce sensitivity when I am intimate with my girlfriend? Are there any methods to decrease sensitiv...
Dr. Li Xinyi Reply:
Desensitization? Is this thought influenced by comparisons with male adult film actors? Engaging in sexual activity is different from what is portrayed in adult films. It's normal to experience heightened sensitivity at first, but as you grow older, you will gradually adjust...[Read More] How to Reduce Sensitivity of the Glans for Better Intimacy?
Understanding Phimosis: Treatment Options and Sexual Health Impact
Phimosis issue Hello doctor, when I am not erect and even after erection, my foreskin covers the glans (about 1/5 of the glans is exposed after erection). However, I can manually retract the foreskin to the coronal sulcus. When erect, if I pull the foreskin down to the coronal su...
Dr. Li Xinyi Reply:
It sounds like the foreskin issue may require surgical intervention, but it's important to have an in-person evaluation. It is recommended to visit a urologist for examination and to discuss the matter with the physician.[Read More] Understanding Phimosis: Treatment Options and Sexual Health Impact
Phimosis or Excessive Foreskin: Understanding Your Urological Concerns
Is it phimosis or excessive foreskin? 1. Based on your description, it seems that you may have a condition known as phimosis if the foreskin cannot be fully retracted when erect. However, since you can retract it to the coronal sulcus without pain when flaccid, it may not be seve...
Dr. Li Xinyi Reply:
It sounds like there are no issues. However, you are still developing, so it's best to wait until puberty is over to assess the situation. Avoid excessive washing of the glans, as it can lead to injury and future complications. Instead, it's recommended to avoid wearing...[Read More] Phimosis or Excessive Foreskin: Understanding Your Urological Concerns
Do I Have Phimosis or Excess Foreskin? Understanding Your Condition
Is there phimosis or excessive foreskin? My foreskin completely covers the glans when not erect, and I can slowly retract it to the coronal sulcus without pain. However, when erect, I can only retract the foreskin to about one-fifth (when dry) or half (when wet in the shower). Do...
Dr. Li Xinyi Reply:
It sounds fine. Do not self-medicate; it's advisable to wait until after puberty to make a proper assessment.[Read More] Do I Have Phimosis or Excess Foreskin? Understanding Your Condition
Understanding Foreskin Issues: Concerns About Length and Sensitivity
Regarding foreskin issues? Currently, my foreskin covers the glans both when flaccid and erect. I can manually retract it in both states, but the skin is thick and a ring of it remains below the coronal sulcus. First, will the foreskin eventually retract to the area behind the co...
Dr. Li Xinyi Reply:
It sounds like the foreskin may require surgical intervention. It is advisable to consult a urologist for an examination. During sexual intercourse, it is correct to pull back the foreskin after an erection and put on a condom. After circumcision, the glans will be exposed both w...[Read More] Understanding Foreskin Issues: Concerns About Length and Sensitivity
Understanding the First Exposure of the Glans: Concerns and Solutions
First exposure of the glans penis? Since childhood, my foreskin has always covered the glans regardless of whether I have an erection. One time, before masturbation, I accidentally flipped the foreskin back to the coronal sulcus, and it didn't hurt. However, during an erecti...
Dr. Li Xinyi Reply:
It sounds like the foreskin may require surgical intervention, so it is advisable to see a urologist for an examination and discuss it with the physician.[Read More] Understanding the First Exposure of the Glans: Concerns and Solutions
Understanding Penile Skin Changes: What You Need to Know
Penile issues Hello, I would like to ask about a recent observation. I noticed that the skin behind the coronal sulcus, when the foreskin is retracted, appears yellow-brown, and there are several purple, branch-like blood vessels on the yellow-brown skin. This is more pronounced ...
Dr. Liu Jiaju Reply:
For your issue, it is advisable to visit a urology clinic for a thorough physical examination by a physician to accurately determine the cause and provide appropriate treatment.[Read More] Understanding Penile Skin Changes: What You Need to Know
Best Ointments for Treating Balanitis and Inflammation
Coronal sulcus bacterial infection Recently, I visited a doctor due to redness and swelling at the junction of the coronal sulcus and the foreskin, along with a small injury. I experienced stinging pain when taking hot showers. The doctor prescribed an ointment, but I lost it and...
Dr. Li Xinyi Reply:
It is not advisable to prescribe medication online; it is recommended to return to the urology clinic for an examination and to discuss with the physician.[Read More] Best Ointments for Treating Balanitis and Inflammation
Understanding White Changes in Frenulum: Causes and Treatments
The frenulum of the foreskin has turned white and may spread? I have phimosis and recently noticed that the frenulum of my glans has turned white. After sexual activity, it tends to tear slightly, as if it has become fragile and lacks elasticity. I later purchased a medication fo...
Dr. Li Xinyi Reply:
It sounds a bit like diabetes; it's advisable to see a urologist for a thorough examination.[Read More] Understanding White Changes in Frenulum: Causes and Treatments
Understanding Common Male Genital Concerns: A Urology Guide
Issues related to the male reproductive system? Hello, Doctor. 1. I have a bump on the glans that resembles a blister (located right at the urethral opening). It has been there for several years, and it appeared before I engaged in sexual activity. It doesn't itch or hurt,...
Dr. Li Xinyi Reply:
It could be a blister. If surgical intervention is required, it might be quite painful. You should not attempt to pop it yourself, as it could lead to infection. The presence of a ring of small white bumps around the glans may indicate pearly penile papules. If you have concerns,...[Read More] Understanding Common Male Genital Concerns: A Urology Guide
Understanding and Managing Inflammation of the Foreskin: A Guide
Balanitis Hello: I have inflammation of the foreskin, and I went to see a doctor. The doctor prescribed me "Lifuh" and antibiotics. After applying it, I felt a bit better, but now I seem to have developed some small ulcers in the coronal sulcus area. I have been applyin...
Dr. Li Xinyi Reply:
It is recommended not to apply "Lifoo." It is advisable to return to the urology department for an examination and discuss with the physician.[Read More] Understanding and Managing Inflammation of the Foreskin: A Guide
Understanding Itchy Glans: Causes and Treatment Options
Itching of the glans? Hello doctor, I would like to ask about some white debris I have on the coronal sulcus of my glans, which is slightly behind the sulcus and is itchy. How should I handle this?
Dr. Li Xinyi Reply:
It sounds fine. Just make sure to clean it properly. If you have any concerns, it is advisable to see a urologist for an examination.[Read More] Understanding Itchy Glans: Causes and Treatment Options
Understanding Itchy Glans: When to See a Urologist
Recently, there has been itching in the glans? Hello Dr. Chen, I've been experiencing itching while cleaning my glans recently. There is no redness or swelling on the glans, but it itches a lot during cleaning, similar to the sensation of being bitten by a mosquito. I also f...
Dr. Chen Wenming Reply:
Inflammation of the glans should be evaluated by a physician.[Read More] Understanding Itchy Glans: When to See a Urologist
Understanding Sensitivity and Discomfort in the Glans and Foreskin
Prepuce Hello doctor, a few days ago while I was taking a shower with my girlfriend, she helped me clean my glans and foreskin, and I felt very sensitive and somewhat uncomfortable. Afterwards, we had intercourse using a condom. In the days following, I noticed that my glans is n...
Dr. Li Xinyi Reply:
It sounds like there isn't a significant issue, just some mild inflammation. If there are any concerns, it's advisable to consult a urologist for further evaluation.[Read More] Understanding Sensitivity and Discomfort in the Glans and Foreskin
Distinguishing Pearly Penile Papules from Genital Warts: Key Insights
I would like to ask if this is pearly penile papules or genital warts? Hello, doctor. I have seen online that it can be difficult to distinguish between certain conditions in the coronal sulcus of the male penis. I noticed several small bumps near the frenulum on both sides of my...
Dr. Li Xinyi Reply:
It sounds like pearly penile papules. If you have any concerns, it is advisable to consult a urologist for an examination.[Read More] Distinguishing Pearly Penile Papules from Genital Warts: Key Insights
Using Meikang Cream for Urological Issues: What You Need to Know
The use of Meikang cream? Hello Doctor: I would like to ask, I am 29 years old and I know that the foreskin needs to be retracted for cleaning, but I have not done so because the opening of the foreskin is too small and I am afraid of pain. Additionally, I have never experienced ...
Dr. Li Xinyi Reply:
After cleaning, it is important to dry and blow dry the glans. It is not recommended to apply Meikang ointment. It is advised to see a urologist for an examination.[Read More] Using Meikang Cream for Urological Issues: What You Need to Know
Post-Circumcision Care: Tips for Smooth Recovery and Healing
Post-circumcision Approximately 20 days after undergoing circumcision due to balanitis, all stitches have now dissolved. The surgeon made the incision about 1.5 cm behind the coronal sulcus, and there is still slight swelling along both sides of the incision, resembling a string ...
Dr. Fu Shizhang Reply:
Hello PP: Swelling and irregularity after circumcision is a normal phenomenon. The key to recovery is simply time. Additionally, it is important to avoid smoking, avoid alcohol, and steer clear of spicy and irritating foods. Maintaining a regular sleep schedule and not staying up...[Read More] Post-Circumcision Care: Tips for Smooth Recovery and Healing