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Question:
First of all I will like to thank you for such a great
service. My question is: I have started to get a very
light itch in my testicles (not my penis only my
testicles) and that started since my girlfriend and I had
sex a couple of weeks ago, the thing is that we haven't
had sex in two months, and that never happen to me
before. By the way the itch goes away with in a couple
of days. Could it be that I have change from briefs to
boxers?
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Answer:
by Annette Owens: (05/15/2004)
You said that the itch started about two weeks
ago and went away within a couple of days. Since you
did not mention that it started again I assume that it
was a temporary problem.
It sounds as if BOTH testicles are/were equally
involved. I want to stress that whenever changes in
ONE testicle are felt it is important to palpate for
lumps, to compare the sizes of the two testicles, and
to possibly have some blood work done in order to rule
out testicular cancer. However, you are describing a
slight itch of both of your testicles, which sounds like a
benign problem. Also, since you are not describing any
discharge (or other symptoms) from your penis, it does
not sound as if you have an infection or a sexually
transmitted disease.
Was there any redness of your scrotum (the skin pouch
that contains the testes)? Was the itch localized to a
certain area of the skin or did you feel it evenly over
both testicles? Did you see anything like insect bites?
The itch could well have been caused by local irritation
of the skin of your scrotum. Did you use any (new)
lubricants or oils that may have irritated your skin?
Were your testicles extensively caressed or stimulated
(orally, manually, or otherwise) when you had sex with
your girl-friend?
I guess that changing from briefs to boxers could well
allow for more friction between skin and fabric and
cause temporary irritation. Are your boxers made from
other materials than your briefs (cotton vs. synthetic
materials)? Have you changed detergent?
If this problem persists, you may want to check with
your doctor.
Good luck,
Annette Owens, MD PhDReviewed by Sexual Health Editorial Team
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