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Reddish Patch On The Penis, Have Irritation. Used Zole Cream. Have Diabetes. Is Intercourse Safe?

For the last 15 days there is a red patch on the shaft of the penis alongwith few red spots under the foreskin. There is slight disturbing irritation but no pain. Cleaned with savlon and applied neosporin ointment. Later used Zole cream. But not effective. Partner has type one diabetis. Have used condom at times
Please suggest remedy. Can sex be continued with or without condom?
Wed, 24 Apr 2013
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Hi there ~

I understand your concern and it perfectly safe to have intercourse with enough precautions. Diabetes does not have anything to do with having intercourse if your blood sugars are controlled and you adjust your medications for the sexual activity. However you might have infection if you have irritation of the skin of the penis and have a reddish path. I understand your concern and penis hurting while urinating may be due to a urinary tract infection (UTI) or due to a sexually transmitted disease (STD). In either case you would have to visit a doctor. If testing i.e. screening for STDs are normal and you do not have a UTI either you might have a benign or a malignant urological condition for which you need to visit with a urologist. Having safe sex till you settle the issues you bring up here is a good option. I hope this helps. Take care and have a lovely day!
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Reddish Patch On The Penis, Have Irritation. Used Zole Cream. Have Diabetes. Is Intercourse Safe?

Hi there ~ I understand your concern and it perfectly safe to have intercourse with enough precautions. Diabetes does not have anything to do with having intercourse if your blood sugars are controlled and you adjust your medications for the sexual activity. However you might have infection if you have irritation of the skin of the penis and have a reddish path. I understand your concern and penis hurting while urinating may be due to a urinary tract infection (UTI) or due to a sexually transmitted disease (STD). In either case you would have to visit a doctor. If testing i.e. screening for STDs are normal and you do not have a UTI either you might have a benign or a malignant urological condition for which you need to visit with a urologist. Having safe sex till you settle the issues you bring up here is a good option. I hope this helps. Take care and have a lovely day!