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What Causes Itching After Having Sex?

hi im a male and have recently been to the GUM clinic and have told me that i have no symptoms after taking several tests. i was gettin a stinging sensation and itchy feeling once i had,had sex with my girlfriend. i have been to my pharmacy and bought some canesten cream to treat thrush and it seems to be okay but i havent had sex with her since so its difficult to know if its thrush! i know its best not to sleep with a partner if got thush but can you masturbate?

thanks
Tue, 26 Aug 2014
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Hello,
Welcome to HCM,

Genital itching can be a symptom of many conditions which may include jock itch in males. In either sex, itching may be caused by skin irritation, sexually transmitted diseases and allergies.

In many cases, genital itching that is caused by irritation will clear up on its own if the irritation is removed. Other causes of itching may require more intensive treatment.

Wash the penis well, including the area under the foreskin. Keep the area dry since moisture in the genital area can lead to infections. Cornstarch powders during the summer may be helpful.

Avoid unprotected sex, especially if you are worried that you or your partner might have an infection.
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What Causes Itching After Having Sex?

Hello, Welcome to HCM, Genital itching can be a symptom of many conditions which may include jock itch in males. In either sex, itching may be caused by skin irritation, sexually transmitted diseases and allergies. In many cases, genital itching that is caused by irritation will clear up on its own if the irritation is removed. Other causes of itching may require more intensive treatment. Wash the penis well, including the area under the foreskin. Keep the area dry since moisture in the genital area can lead to infections. Cornstarch powders during the summer may be helpful. Avoid unprotected sex, especially if you are worried that you or your partner might have an infection. Thank you.