
What Causes Dampness On Penis Post Protected Intercourse?

Two weeks ago I had unprotected sex with a new partner. On the same weekend I also had protected sex with another new partner, using a latex condom. I have not had sexual intercourse since.
A day later, I have noticed dampness in my boxers and this has been persistent for the last two weeks since wearing the condom. I do not experience any pain whilst urinating and there is no evidence of discharge other than dampness in my boxers. I do sometimes experience mild discomfort around the tip of my penis, but no whilst urinating, and this discomfort usually comes and goes and is not constant. Occasionally I feel the need to urinate more frequently but not every day.
I have had similar symptoms about three times in the past, always after wearing a latex condom (on one occasion a condom did break) and have never been diagnosed with an STD. Previous symptoms have always been more severe and usually clear themselves after a month, and has usually been blamed on an irritation caused by intercourse. On two occasions I was given chlamydia treatment before receiving my test results and this also helped to clear the symptoms.
For peace of mind, I am going to visit my local sexual health clinic to get checked out.
Does this sound more like an allergy to latex condoms, or could it be an STD? I will be using latex-free condoms from now on anyway.
Thanks in advance.
Likely to be latex allergy.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to HCM.
I have read your query and understand the concern.
All these symptoms (like dampness in undergarments,discomfort around the tip of my penis) are most likely to be latex condom allergy and unlikely to be due to some infection (STD) but without clinical examination and some relevant tests,it is very difficult to rule out chances of STD since you had history of unprotected sex with new partner.
Also,you told about the similar symptoms in the past and get cleared by themselves which is also indicative of condom allergy.
But it would be best to consult some nearby dermatologist or infectious disease specialist for clinical examination of the penis to rule out STD.
He/She may order some relevant tests after examining genitals to rule out STD.
Hope this will help you.
Regards,
Dr.Sandip Kabra

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