Does Masturbation Cause Cuts On Penis?

Posted on Mon, 22 Sep 2014

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Question : I have these random little cuts on my penis. the one on the tip has taken quite some time to heal. and now I see I have others a few weeks later. I read masturbation can have a lot to do with this?

Answered by Dr. Shanthi E (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
are you sexually active?

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I have read your query and seen the uploaded image. It seems like superficial genital ulcers.

Are you sexually active? Did you recently have unprotected sexual intercourse with anyone? Masturbation does not cause this kind of a picture. It causes more of friction like problem.

In my view, it is most probably genital ulcer, that could be because of various reasons like Syphilis, herpes, chancroid, LGV, Chlamydia.

Please write in detail about your query. I would be glad to help you.

Awaiting your response.

Regards,

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