How Long The Wound On Penis Post Masturbation Take To Heal?

Posted on Wed, 26 Nov 2014

Question: Hi I masterbated last Friday and when I did I must of been a lil rough because a lil piece of skin was sticking out where I had my thumb. I pulled it and stop masterbating for a few days. Then I stop after I notice that it hadn't healed yet. My concern is if it's normal for it to take longer than a week to heal. I had unprotected sex 2 weeks ago but i don't think its herpes because it appeared after masterbating immediately after I was done and I had protected sex days before. I didn't use any lotion or lube just my hand. This is 9 days later and it's just a lil pink from where I pulled the skin.

Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (37 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Might take 10 to 20 days for healing.

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXX,
Thanks for writing in to us.

I have read through your query in detail.
It will help if you can attach a picture of the penis wound to your query. This will enable me to give a more appropriate discussion.

As you have mentioned, the wound appeared immediately after you were masturbating without lubrication, the most likely possibility is a mucosal tear in the region of foreskin and head of penis. You can apply neosporin ointment for quicker healing.

A wound in this area can take any where from 10 to 20 days to heal. If it is a severe tear then it can take up to a month to heal completely. Please avoid having sex for few days if its still paining.

When you start having masturbation please use lots of lubrication and during sex, the use of condoms is suggested.

Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements.

Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.

Regards,
Dr.Vivek

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Vivek Chail (10 hours later)

How do I send a pic?

Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (59 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Have seen the pic, looks like an small wound

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXX,
Thanks for writing back with an update.

I have seen the pic and feel it is a small ulcer wound. Such a wound might have occurred due to injury during masturbation.

As suggested earlier it can take 10 - 20 days to heal. Apply neosporin ointment to prevent any infection and please avoid touching the wound area and keep it clean.

If there is sudden swelling, pain and redness in the wound then please consult a doctor for oral antibiotics.

You can start masturbation when you see that the wound has healed and use lots of lubrication and avoid rough sex.

Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.

Regards,
Dr.Vivek

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Vivek Chail (9 minutes later)

Thank you. I have to ask is it safe to rule out an std at this point. Since it did occur durning masterbating. I'll get some neosporin soon I just wanna know if it can be ruled out since I haven't had any symptoms.

Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Masturbation is STD safe

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXX,
Thanks for writing back with an update.

Masturbation is the safest sexual activity when considering STDs. Since masturbation is done by yourself, it is unlikely to cause a STD. Since the wound appeared during masturbation (as mentioned by you), I am almost sure it cannot be due to a STD as STDs will not happen immediately and always tahe a few days to weeks for symptoms to show up.

Please apply neosporin ointment twice a day and look for signs of healing.

Wish you a quick recovery.

Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.

Regards,
Dr.Vivek

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar