Understanding Premature Ejaculation After a Break from Masturbation
The condition of premature ejaculation? Is it normal to experience premature ejaculation after resuming masturbation just 10 days after stopping? Does the fact that my glans is usually not exposed have any relation to this phenomenon?
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: Delayed ejaculation can easily occur, but it is not significantly related to the foreskin. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Premature Ejaculation After a Break from Masturbation
Understanding Symptoms of Balanitis: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention
The foreskin? Hello, doctor. A few weeks ago, I think I was too vigorous with masturbation, which led to a stinging pain and redness in a certain area when I was showering. I ended up washing it with soap. The next day, I noticed that the area was very itchy, and I kept scratchin...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: After a skin break, it is important to take good care of the wound. Do not use soap or body wash on the injured area. Pay special attention to keeping it clean and dry. Clean the wound daily and pat it dry. If there is a lot of discharge, it may indicate ongoing inflammati...[Read More] Understanding Symptoms of Balanitis: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention
Understanding Genital Herpes: Symptoms, Transmission, and Concerns
Could you please provide more details about the herpes issue? Hello, Doctor Du. A few years ago, I had unprotected oral sex with a female partner. About two years ago, I started experiencing occasional itching, redness, and white discharge on the inner side of the foreskin at the...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: 1. I have researched extensively online and found that herpes is incurable and can recur throughout life. Even without symptoms, it can still be transmitted to sexual partners. Does this mean I cannot engage with women or have children? If my partner contracts genital he...[Read More] Understanding Genital Herpes: Symptoms, Transmission, and Concerns
Understanding Symptoms After Unprotected Sex: When to See a Urologist
Two months ago, there was unprotected sexual intercourse? Recently, I have noticed deep red to purplish bumps that are connected together on my genital area, located about one centimeter below the glans, which can only be seen when I retract the foreskin. They are not painful, an...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: It is likely inflammation, but a doctor's examination is necessary. You can consult a urologist at the hospital. In the meantime, keep the area clean and dry. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Symptoms After Unprotected Sex: When to See a Urologist
Red Spot on Glans: Possible Causes and What to Know
Red spots on the glans? After taking a shower, I noticed a red spot on the glans, just one spot, which is neither painful nor itchy, and there has been no sexual activity. Based on the image, what could this symptom indicate?
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: Inability to read, no sexual activity, is mostly due to inflammation. Keep the area clean and dry. If there is a foreskin, make sure to dry it after urination. If the condition worsens, seek medical attention. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Red Spot on Glans: Possible Causes and What to Know
Understanding Phimosis: When to Consider Circumcision for Pain Relief
Foreskin issues Doctor, I have a question. I have phimosis, but I can retract the foreskin when not erect. However, when I have an erection, the foreskin forms a tight ring around the glans, similar to a rubber band, and there is a slight pain. Would you recommend circumcision in...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: If the tightness is severe, it may lead to edema of the foreskin after a few minutes or due to poor circulation. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Phimosis: When to Consider Circumcision for Pain Relief
Persistent Itching After Circumcision: Causes and Solutions
Itching more than a month after circumcision? Hello, doctor. I underwent a circumcision procedure at the end of January this year. The process went smoothly, and after the stitches fell out, the doctor examined the wound and said it was healing well. However, I occasionally exper...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: After surgery, it is important to keep the area clean and dry. If the foreskin is clean, it is less likely to become inflamed. Some swelling and itching are normal after the procedure, as long as there is no redness, there is no cause for concern. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Persistent Itching After Circumcision: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Phimosis: Key Questions About Foreskin and Urinary Health
Phimosis issue 1. If the foreskin is too long when not erect, but can be fully retracted to expose the glans manually when erect without pain, and it occasionally retracts back, does this qualify as phimosis? 2. Can the urethral opening become enlarged due to masturbation?
Dr. Li Xinyi Reply:
If the foreskin does not form a narrow ring that affects erection, then it is not phimosis. Based on your description, as long as there are no issues with cleanliness, it should be fine. The urethral opening should not enlarge due to masturbation.[Read More] Understanding Phimosis: Key Questions About Foreskin and Urinary Health
Understanding Phimosis: Symptoms, Concerns, and Treatment Options
Phimosis issue Doctor, my foreskin has a smaller opening when not erect, similar to phimosis. When not erect, I can fully retract the foreskin behind the glans, and I can also do so when erect. However, the foreskin ring feels tight. If I keep the foreskin retracted behind the gl...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: This platform cannot recommend the names of pharmacy ointments; it is advisable to seek medical attention. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Phimosis: Symptoms, Concerns, and Treatment Options
Unusual Sensations After Urination: Should You See a Doctor?
Experiencing discomfort or unusual sensations in the urethra after urination? Recently, I've been feeling strange after urinating. It feels warm while I'm urinating, but I'm not sure if it's a burning sensation or something else. After I finish, sometimes it f...
Dr. Li Xinyi Reply:
Of course, it is important to promptly visit a urologist for examination and testing to determine whether there is a urinary tract infection or a stone issue, so that appropriate treatment can be administered.[Read More] Unusual Sensations After Urination: Should You See a Doctor?
Understanding White Bumps on Lips and Foreskin: Causes and Concerns
White bumps on the lips and foreskin? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about something that looks like pimples on the foreskin. I don't feel any pain, but sometimes it itches. I noticed it when I was in elementary school, and at that time, I didn't know what it was. I...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: If there is an increase, it is advisable to seek medical attention, as this platform cannot provide a diagnosis. If there are no changes for many years, the likelihood of it being warts is low. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding White Bumps on Lips and Foreskin: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Penile Issues: Tight Foreskin and Scrotal Eczema Solutions
Penile issues Hello, Doctor Du. I have two questions I would like to ask. Thank you. 1. It has been 10 years since I had a circumcision, and I have been experiencing tightness on the right side of the remaining foreskin, especially during erections. Usually, I only feel discomfo...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: 1. The elasticity of the foreskin in your case is likely caused by scarring; please seek medical evaluation. 2. Scrotal skin infections are prone to recurrence, so it is essential to keep the area dry and clean, wear breathable underwear, and use ointments only after consu...[Read More] Understanding Penile Issues: Tight Foreskin and Scrotal Eczema Solutions
Understanding White Bumps on the Penis: Pearly Penile Papules or Something Else?
Frenulum problems of the glans? I would like to ask the doctor, I noticed some small white bumps on the sides of the frenulum of my penis when I retract the foreskin. There are about four of them, and they itch when I touch them. Could this be pearly penile papules or some other ...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: If there is no sexual activity, just maintaining cleanliness and dryness is usually sufficient, and similar papules may improve over time. However, if there is sexual activity, it is important to seek medical attention for a doctor's examination. Wishing you good heal...[Read More] Understanding White Bumps on the Penis: Pearly Penile Papules or Something Else?
Managing Bleeding After Foreskin Separation: A Urology Guide
Foreskin issues Hello, doctor. Today I retracted the foreskin (the foreskin was not separated from the glans) and as a result, part of the foreskin separated from the glans and started bleeding. What should I do?
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: Do not wet the wound. Some hospitals have urology outpatient services on Saturdays, please seek medical attention. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Managing Bleeding After Foreskin Separation: A Urology Guide
Non-Surgical Solutions for Phimosis: Managing Foreskin Issues During Erection
Penile issues If the foreskin cannot retract automatically during an erection but can be retracted manually, is there a non-surgical method to allow the foreskin to retract automatically during an erection?
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: It's unlikely, unless surgery is performed to shorten it. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Non-Surgical Solutions for Phimosis: Managing Foreskin Issues During Erection
Understanding Painful Bumps on the Foreskin: Causes and Concerns
There are several painful bumps on the foreskin? Hello Doctor, I have developed several lesions on my foreskin. Some appear slightly raised with a central area that is damaged and somewhat depressed, while others seem to have scabbed over with a horizontal line indentation in the...
Dr. Chen Jiansheng Reply:
Please seek medical examination and treatment.[Read More] Understanding Painful Bumps on the Foreskin: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Penis Size Changes During Puberty: A Guide for Teens
Sexual development, average penile length at rest? Hello, doctor. When I was in the first year of junior high school, I had not yet developed, and my penis was about 6 to 7 centimeters when not erect. However, by the second year, I started to masturbate, and since I had not devel...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: Penile issues should be evaluated by a physician. In some individuals, part of the penis may be buried in fat, which can be identified during a physical examination, especially in those who are overweight. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Penis Size Changes During Puberty: A Guide for Teens
Understanding and Treating Dry Glans Inflammation: What You Need to Know
Dry glans inflammation Hello doctor, my frenulum has turned white and hardened, and this has been ongoing for about two years. It is not painful or itchy, and it does not affect urination. I read online that it might be dry balanitis. If that is the case, what are the treatment o...
Dr. Xu Wencang Reply:
It may be due to local factors or autoimmune factors; follow-up treatment can be done at the outpatient clinic.[Read More] Understanding and Treating Dry Glans Inflammation: What You Need to Know
Understanding Scrotal Itching: Causes, Remedies, and When to Seek Help
Scrotal itching In the past month, I have experienced significant itching on the sides of my scrotum and genital area, particularly at the base. The itching worsens with pressure or touch, leading to several scratches on the skin. Applying petroleum jelly after showering at night...
Dr. Fu Shizhang Reply:
For eczema, please consult a dermatologist.[Read More] Understanding Scrotal Itching: Causes, Remedies, and When to Seek Help
Understanding Foreskin Issues: Is It Normal for the Glans to Be Exposed?
Prepuce issues Doctor, I have a question: When I am not erect, my glans is fully exposed. If I pull my foreskin back, it quickly retracts and exposes the entire glans again, unless I pull the foreskin back a bit. Is this normal?
Dr. Lin Wenxu Reply:
It is normal and there is no need to worry. Dr. Lin Wen-Hsu, Urology Department, Nantou Hospital.[Read More] Understanding Foreskin Issues: Is It Normal for the Glans to Be Exposed?