How do I get rid of balanitis?!


Question:

How do I get rid of balanitis?

I admit that I masturbate alot, and now I have a condition known as balanitis. The tip of my penis is red and raw. Apparently, it's not that harmful, but it looks unsightly and such. How do I get rid of it? I don't want to go to a doctor because I'm too embarrassed. If I hold off masturbating, how long will I hold off?


Answers:

Balanitis can be caused by many reasons but in your case, it's probably from too much friction from masturbating too much. Thus it should fairly easy to get rid of.

First, reduce how much you masturbate. At first, you might want to hold off completely for a week, then try to limit yourself to no more than maybe once a day after that. That first week should help significantly.

During all this, it's important to maintain good genital hygiene. This basically means that you should wash you penis everytime you shower with water and a mild soap (some soaps are really strong, like scented soaps, and can actually cause irritation and make things worse). If you're uncircumcised, don't forget to pull back the foreskin and wash underneathe like any other part of the body. Afterwards, dry the area with a soft towel or something, as moist skin can aggravate the condition. Washing the area once a day should be enough, as too much can also cause redness and rawness.

If it doesn't disappear or get better after a week or two, it might be a good idea to see a doctor. There are many kinds of creams and such that may help or speed the process along, but in the end, it'll still come down to limiting masturbation a little and good hygiene. See links for more info.




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