Question: I am getting red, cherry like irritations on the head of my penis. They seem to heal for a day or two, and then get worse for a day or two. I had this condition every once in a while in the past, but now it has metastasized into a nearly permanent condition. This has been going on for about a month now. I masturbated a month ago about six times in a weekend, which was real unusual for me. Normally, I just masturbate about two or three times a week. I have cut way back, and am only masturbating about every two weeks. I usually use shampoo as a lubricant, or sometimes baby oil and conditioner. I am a widower, and have not had vaginal sex in seven years, but am advancing in a relationship, and am absolutely terrified that this condition persists. A couple times I have masturbated and it hurts dramatically. I am embarrassed to go to my general practitioner. Please help.