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Question:
I think I may have a Venereal Disease, but am not sure.
I'm 19 and haven't had sex and have been cautious about
picking up diseases from public restrooms and the like, but
I have some bumps on my scrotum at the base of each hair
and these bumps around the ridge of my penis head that
have white tips, not unlike a pimple.
I've had these for about three years now, possibly longer,
I don't remember when I first noticed them or how I could
have gotten them. I live along with one parent and thought
perhaps I could have caught them from using the same
restroom facilities, but have been wary of asking.
The bumps themselves don't hurt, they don't cause any
pain or discomfort that I have noticed, don't and/or won't
pop.
I'm rather scared as I have entered my first real
relationship where sex will inevitably happen and the fear
of not being able to engage in sex scares me. From what
I've told you, can you determine what it is I have? I know
the best recommendation is to see a physician, but I'm
currious.
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Answer:
by Yvonne Fulbright: (05/13/2004)
From what you describe, the bumps on your scrotum
are probably a common skin condition known as papules
and papules are perfectly harmless. It is, however, difficult
to tell what the bumps are exactly without a physical
examination. I would recommend that you see a doctor
just to make sure that these bumps aren't genital warts.
Genital warts can be transmitted via direct skin on skin
contact, like grinding, and via contact with infected towels
or clothing.
Thank you for visiting the Sexual Health Network.
Yvonne Fulbright, MS.Ed.Reviewed by: Kathleen VanKirk DHS
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