[Question #10796] Red rash on penile shaft

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19 months ago
Hey Experts, been awhile! I come with a question and a bit of a weird situationOver the last year, I've had multiple partners, (3) but nothing on the extreme side. Oral sex was the only thing done that would pose risk (namely I gave oral sex to my partner) sometimes they would finish and other times they would not. Beyond that, some cuddling and skin to skin but not with any aggression (basically just spooning me being the bigger one) I know that really doesn't pose much risk, but I figure I'd mention it all the same.
 I know the risks of what I do, and get tested - though my current partners are very transparent. I digress , the point.So I had a red rash appear on my penile shaft while doing my grooming , and it's best described as skin irritation- red and a tiny bit shiny with a tiny bit of peeling. No itching, no pain. I have no pain while or trouble peeing. It's rather small, but I'd say maybe an inch in size? It's near the bottom of the shaft but it's def on the shaft. Looks way worse when I'm soft, and stretches when I'm erect. No idea where this could have come from or what it  could be, I would have scheduled a doc app if I wasn't busy the next week.

There is another bit of info; About 2 weeks ago on Dec 16th I had one of my partners give me a toy he had used once about a year ago (so he states) it was in the box and a spur of the moment thing so I'm inclined to believe him. It's essentially your typical male toy that simulates a vagina. It's silicone and very pourous. Though before use I washed it inside and out with soap and warm/hot water. I really don't think  this has anything to do with what's happening but that's pretty much the only thing that's been near my crotch beyond my own hand and toy. 
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19 months ago
My apologies, but the part where I ask questions was too long LOL

So basically I'm asking is 
Is there any STD that I would get by giving oral sex that would affect my genital area?
I don't think a sex toy that was locked up for awhile and then washed would cause any issues sans MAYBE irritating my skin? Though that would happen pretty close to when i did the deed and not 2 weeks after.
Like I've been on this site enough to do know what I'm at risk for, and I wasn't even freaked out by it when I saw it more of a "huh how did that get there?...couldn't possibly be anything.." 

Thanks Docs.
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Edward W. Hook M.D.
19 months ago
Welcome to the Forum and thanks for your question.  I appreciate the detailed description.  The bottom line is that the lesion you describe sounds nothing like an STI.  The location is not typical ( most STIs occur towards the tip of the penis)  and your description sounds more like a non-STI fungal infection.  If I were you I might put a topical anti fungal cream on it.

Like you, I doubt that the toy contributed to the lesion.

Hope this helps.  EWH 
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19 months ago
Thanks Doc, I figured . 
I know you can't see it, but any OTC you recommend ? 
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Edward W. Hook M.D.
19 months ago
I’d ask the pharmacist about his/her suggestions.  There are many possibilities. EWH---