Scrotum Skin Irritation

[krd007]

I have developed a reddish, rash-like irritation on the left side of my scrtoum and shaft of my penis, leading half way up the left side. It occured during vaginal intercourse with my girl friend. When I showed immediatly after, the affected area felt sensitive, the way that a sun burn feels when water hits it. I put aloe on it and it did not hurt anymore. However, this occurred two days ago and now it is peeling and continues to look red. The skin is shiny and smooth, almost like a burn, but painless. It does not itch, even though the skin is peeling. I believe that the cause f the irritation came from the fact that immediately prior to intercourse, my girl friend removed a tampon that she used that day, though her flow was light.  We also used a water based lubricant during sex. My question is, could the combination of lube with the remnants of chemicals present on the tampon have cause a chemical burn of irritation? The tampon was unscented and has a card board, not plastic, applicator. We have had sex after she has used tampons in the past with no ill effects. Is this bad practice because of chemical interactions between the tampon and vagina?

[jemma116]

You may have an irritation because of the intercourse.

It could be a fungal infection.

If you can't see your doctor for a prescription, I suggest that both you and your girlfriend be treated for Thrush (Candida Albicans).  You can get an antifungal pessary (for your girlfriend) and creams from the pharmacist.

Canesten or Canesten HC are commonly used.

If you don't both get treated, you will just be passing it on to each other.

Make sure you both wear cotton underwear and no tight clothing.  Thrush likes warm and moist places to thrive.  Also if your diet contains a lot of sugar it can get Candida Albicans out of control.  Diabetics are prone to getting this too if their diabetes is out of control.

Yogurt and yogurt drinks will also correct the flora of your body.  Applying plain natural yogurt to the area will also help.  Antibiotics destroy our good bugs and the Candida Albicans can get out of control.  You can also get it in the mouth.

[Caryopteris]

No, I don't think so.  Women's bodies are more sensitive than males.  They are in contact with the tampon a lot longer.  I doubt the lubricant caused a reaction.  

However, perhaps her natural lubrication quality was not as good as usual because of the time of the month and the tampon use, and perhaps you got chafing because of that.  Yeast is certainly easy to pass back and forth, and low level of imbalance can be hard to detect, but the first thing it does is ruin lubrication.  

You didn't do anything that lots of people don't do.