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Hi, great site, thanks.
I am uncircumcised and have an adhesion so that my foreskin doesn't pull back all the way. It's not a massive problem in itself (just have to be a bit careful!). Occasionally when I masturbate or have sex, I get a yellowish lumpy gunk / discharge that smells pretty bad creeping out from under my foreskin. It only occurs about once a month, at the most, and I come either through sex or masturbation nearly every day.
I looked on the net about it a few years ago and like on your site, there were many references to yellowness in spunk, which I presumed it was. I hadn't noticed the smell at that stage (or maybe it wasn't so bad, I can't remember). After noticing the smell, I then presumed that it was due to not being able to pull my foreskin back properly when I wash. It is more likely to appear after more vigourous sex, or after a longer masturbation session, so I figured it was old spunk/gunk that I hadn't been able to clean and which "worked it's way loose". Also, it can't be an std because I still used to get it tanking myself off as a virgin. That was about 10 years ago, and I've had this happen randomly since then.
What makes me think it could be something else (some kind of half-dormant infection?) are 3 things: 1. I either have it or I don't. As opposed to having bits here and bits there, sometimes more, sometimes less.... it's either quite a lot or nothing. 2. Though it's mcuh more likely after hardcore sex or wanking, I occassionally get it after only very mild stimulation. 3. I don't know if this is related, but after ejaculating/stimulation, my japs eye sometimes gets slightly red and swollen and a tiny bit itchy. Only slightly.... it wouldn't concern me if not for the above.
I'm thinking of going to the docs (after all this time.... guess I just got used to it) but I'm being a bit of a wimp. I've also heard some stories about "umbrella tests" which don't help.
Can you offer any insight into this? I've searched the net, but haven't come across anything similar so far. Thanks!!!
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by Patricia Fawver: (08/10/2005)
The yellowy, smelly build-up of 'gunk' you describe could be smegma. This discharge develops naturally when someone is not able to cleanse underneath the foreskin thoroughly. The fact that you are experiencing this discharge about once a month and with active sex or masturbation could also be explained by the fact that it may be taking that long to build up and then after a month or so, there is so much that it is forced out. It could also explain the bad smell.
It is not possible to make a diagnosis without having an in-person medical exam. I would suggest that you make an appt. with a urologist and describe to him/her exactly what you have told me. If there is some kind of infection going on, you need to get it diagnosed and treated. If it is simply a smegma build-up, you will need to take steps to make sure you are discharging that on a more regular basis.
The doctor will also be able to advise you if there is something to help with the adhesion which could possibly make the problem go away entirely. So, don't delay. Just get in to see the doctor and get this taken care of so that you can put your mind at ease. Thanks for writing in. Feel free to write back if you have any other questions or to let me know how your doctor visit went. Patty FawverReviewed by: Patricia Fawver Ph.D. in Sexology
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