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What Causes Tingling Sensation On Penile Tip After Unprotected Intercourse?

Posted on Tue, 22 Mar 2016

Question: I had unprotected sex a few months ago and soon after when I started smoking weed I felt a tingling sensation on the tip of my penis but no visible symptoms. I had a itchy rash once but has not returned. It's about two months and I still feel the tingling/burning sensation on the tip of my penis.I have showed my penis to three different doctors and nothing looks abnormal to them. I am concerned if it is herpes. One doctor told me it's possibly herpes and I have been freaking out ever since. The tip looks a little irritated.

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (43 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Get HSV 1&2 Antibodies tests done.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query. Welcome to health care magic.
I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query. I have gone through the details.

Herpes simplex virus 1 or 2 can manifest as grouped vesicles (water filled lesions),with irritation or burning or itching.Some may remain asymptomatic too.Some may have only burning or tingling sensation without lesions.
They are known for recurrence.
You can get tested for HSV 1&2 IgM and IGG antibodies.
You can send clear photos if any lesions.
It may be due to irritation or anxiety too. Do not over clean the area .Use mild soap or cleanser to clean the area.

You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venereolgist

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

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (1 hour later)

What type of mild soap or cleanser do you recommend? I have had this feeling for about two months can it actually be herpes? I have been trying to get tested for herpies but I have been told by three different doctors not until a lesion pops up or anything they can swab they can't test me. Do you know where I can get tested for herpes 1&2 specifically? Thank you for your response when I hold in my pee the sensation seems to disappear just something to add.

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Can be done in any reputed laboratory.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.

You can go for any moisturing soaps.Mild Cleanser like cetaphil should be okay.
Smears can be done when there are active Lesions.
Blood antibodies test can be done for HSV 1&2 IgG and IgM antibodies. Any good laboratory will do these tests.Though the tests are not fully sensitive can be of some help.
Symptoms may be due to anxiety.

You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

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

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (20 hours later)

I have taken two photos of my tip and there seems to be a redness around the head when I pull back.any comments will be greatly appreciated.

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Unlikely due to herpes.May be due to irritation.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for follow up query.

I have gone through the photos.I do not see any rash suggesting herpes.Some mild redness may be due to irritation or friction.Do not overclean or rub.Wear loose cotton innerwears.
Avoid friction.Clean the area with warm water twice daily.

You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad