Hello. Two months ago I started noticing some red spots on my penis head (identical to the photos you guys here post in balanitis threads) although I may have caused it by masturbating a bit too much then (and especially without proper lubrication althought I've never had problems with that before?). I have then spent a full week with my gf and we had (quite a lot of) sex the whole week and the spots went away and stayed away until now. I haven't seen gf now for a week and masturbated again in the mean time (only twice this time) - fully lubricated and I again started noticing red spots which get worse after showering, only this time it was 3 days after last fap??? Do you guys think I have a balanitis case that just dissapears randomly or is this due to masturbation? Thank you
u issue is most likely caused by masturbating if u notice it more when showering it could be something to do with wat u are applying to your skin to wash with u should never use soaps or shower gels on the penis itself as that can cause irritation u also say u used lube check its water based as thats kindest on the skin
Fully agree with Kim on the soaps and shower gel and other forms of body wash - these should never make contact with your inner foreskin or the skin on the head of your penis. Removing all traces of moisture can be just as important - best to take the safe approach and remove moisture each time it occurs on the head and foreskin. So wash with water only - to shower pull your foreskin (I am presuming you are not circd) fully forward, wash and fully rinse the rest of your body, once you have done this expose the head and inner foreskin, use the running water, the inside of your hand and fingertips to fully clean.
You need to do a full clean up after masturbating, or even if you have just been sexually aroused and have produced pre-ejaculate. Use tissues first the wash with warm or cold running water (never hot) and fully dry with a towel that ONLY you use.
You may have an issue with lube - for masturbation a very light coating of liquid coconut oil is best as it has natural skin healing properties.
You cannot use the coconut oil with most condoms, but if you do not use barrier protection you can try the coconut oil …