Suffering from a burning sensation in penis? Here’s all you need to know!

Genitals are the most sensitive part of the body and even the slightest mistakes can lead to a lot of inconveniences. You can still ignore minor health issues but when it comes to the genitals it’s quite impossible to ignore the symptoms. Part of the reason for this is that these symptoms cause high-stress levels as to what’s wrong. 


The burning sensation can be due to any reason, it might be a UTI, or you might have engaged in a boisterous session, or it can merely be due to tight-fitted underwear. The possibilities are endless and this is what freaks us the most.


But worry no more, because all your questions will be answered thoroughly today! So let’s start by answering the first question which is….

What is a burning sensation and how does it feel?

A burning sensation usually occurs while urinating, sometimes accompanied by slight pain, inflammation, and redness alongside. The burning sensation can occur due to a mild allergic reaction or friction from underwear but there are situations in which this inflammation and redness can be a sign of a more serious problem, like an infection or a sexually transmitted infection (STI).


If you don’t feel better in 2-3 days, you should definitely seek medical consultation, but if it has not been long then….

Here are the 4 common reasons for burning sensations in the penis

1. Friction due to tight underwear

Burning on the glans with no other symptoms is most commonly caused by friction from underwear. Although it's a very vague reason, it can be the most difficult one to determine. This is most common in men that wear synthetic underwear.

Prevention Tips: 

  • Try to prevent wearing any fabric other than cotton.

  • Following a good hygiene routine will help it heal sooner.

  • Sleeping without underwear can also help reduce burning.

  • Do not apply soap to the affected area as it might irritate the skin further.

2. Allergic reaction

The pH of our genitals is different from that of our penis and using soaps and shower gels meant for our body, disrupts the pH and thus causes bacteria build-up which then leads to allergic reactions such as burning sensation and inflammation.

Prevention Tip: 

  • Cleanse the affected area with warm water

  • And if you feel the need to use a wash, make sure you use an Intimate wash for men that is designed especially for men keeping in mind their needs.

3. Friction induced during pleasure

Men who aren’t circumcised often feel slight pain and a burning sensation in the foreskin after a rigorous session with their partner or sometimes even with themselves. This happens due to a lack of lubrication.

Due to the emergence of other symptoms, this cause can often be confused with a more serious problem, such as a sexually transmitted disease.

Prevention Tips:

  • Always use lube during sexual intercourse especially when you aren’t using a condom.

  • Maintaining proper genital hygiene will help to resolve the burning sensation.

  • The burning sensation caused due to rough sex should not persist for more than a day or two and if it does, consult a urologist. 

4. Yeast infection

A yeast infection, or candidiasis, is the overgrowth of fungus on the penis. Although this happens less frequently in men, it can happen as a result of poor hygiene or following unprotected sexual contact with another person with a yeast infection.

In addition to the burning sensation, other common symptoms include intense redness on the glans, discharge, constant itching, and even small white bumps on the penis. 

Prevention Tips: 

  • In case your symptoms match that of a yeast infection, consult a doctor. 

  • Treatment typically involves the use of an antifungal like fluconazole to eliminate the fungus and relieve symptoms

  • Yeast grows at a faster rate than sugar therefore it is advised to avoid excessive sugar.

  • It is also important to use men’s intimate wash to keep the intimate area clean and dry. 

Conclusion:

In most cases, the burning sensation is a symptom of mild infections that indicates poor intimate hygiene but there’s also a possibility that this burning sensation in the penis can be a sign of cancer. Although almost rarely, a feeble chance, a person should consider all the worst-case scenarios and consult a doctor to be 100% sure.


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