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Know more about male STI check-up

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Many STIs have no obvious symptoms, but if left untreated can cause infertility, chronic pain and even death. The earlier they are identified and dealt with, the better.

In this video, you can see what happens when a man has a sexual health check-up. Find out what the doctor is looking for, what to expect during a physical examination and the truth about the male genital swab.

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50 posted so far

  1. i have had sex and i have got little white spots around the rim of my penis under my foreskin should i be worried”

    Posted by Sam on 12th Jan at 8:48PM (flag as inappropriate)

  2. Hey - I've recently been sleeping with a new partner whom has assured me she had been tested recently, but prior to two previous people. I myself have also been tested and have a clean bill of health, and havn't been with anyone since. We first had sex about a month ago, and everything was fine - but having slept with her over last week, I've noticed a sort of small red patch on the head of my penis after I retract the foreskin. It isn't sore at all and isn't weeping or anything - but was a bit weary as to what it might be. I thought it could possibly be from friction or something, or sorta looks like a love bite - so maybe if she sucked too hard during phallatio? Anyway - thanks for your time!!”

    Posted by Tommy on 11th Jan at 1:15PM (flag as inappropriate)

  3. I also have little white spots under the fore skin etc...
    but im really worried. i havnt had sex, well i have been in contact with another penis. Which i do regret and i really want to be clean. Please help me!.”

    Posted by chris on 30th Dec at 10:32PM (flag as inappropriate)

  4. when ever i get an erection, there is this wierd lump that comes up on the side of it, its not like spots, its like about a cm high, and runs from like the base of my penis, all the way up to just under where the head starts, what is it, i havent had sex?”

    Posted by charlie on 17th Dec at 4:55PM (flag as inappropriate)

  5. i have little white spots around my penis and scrotum what does this mean”

    Posted by ben on 12th Dec at 11:35PM (flag as inappropriate)

  6. i have little white lumps (spots) around the rim of my penis under my foreskin should i be worried”

    Posted by [No first name supplied] on 9th Dec at 8:12PM (flag as inappropriate)

  7. To all guys asking:

    No you can't catch an sti without having sex. Masturbation is safe and won't give you an infection or make you blind.”

    Posted by Alex on 5th Dec at 1:28AM (flag as inappropriate)

  8. i had sex. i know about contreception, but when you have sex i forget about wearin a condom however i would like to know where i can get them for free.. pleas help!!”

    Posted by stephen on 27th Nov at 2:00PM (flag as inappropriate)

  9. On my penis i have a small walt and i havent had any sexual contact yet what is this and is this normal in anway yalso i have loads of little spot things but arent red is this normal ?”

    Posted by Tom on 22nd Nov at 8:08PM (flag as inappropriate)

  10. i have little white spots on my penis under the foreskin and scrotum what does this mean”

    Posted by tom on 21st Nov at 7:11PM (flag as inappropriate)

  11. As stupid as it sounds, is it possible to catch an STI without having sexual intercourse? e.g. masturbation or something. I heard some stuff mentioned like that but I've never been told for sure.”

    Posted by matt on 12th Nov at 12:10PM (flag as inappropriate)

  12. Hi i have got little blisters on my penis. they are sore and they look like little cold sores, they are on the outside and not under the skin. can you tell me what they could be, my wife has just had thrush could it have anything to do with that?”

    Posted by Steve on 11th Nov at 12:34AM (flag as inappropriate)

  13. hi guys i would just like to say that you should not confuse fordyce spots with an STI. Fordyce spots are white or yellow raised bumps about 1 to 3 mm large, about 9o percent of men get them so they are common and normal. In some cases they have been known to fade.
    Anyway hope this helps u out.”

    Posted by josh on 10th Nov at 1:03AM (flag as inappropriate)

  14. i have very tiny spots on the rim of my penis head, is it an sti”

    Posted by jamie on 8th Nov at 11:27PM (flag as inappropriate)

  15. im 15 and i have very tiny spots on the rim of my penis head and i havent had sex yet but wonder if i have a sti””

    Posted by jamie on 8th Nov at 11:26PM (flag as inappropriate)

  16. im 15 and i have very tiny spots on the rim of my penis head and i havent had sex yet but wonder if i have a sti”

    Posted by brendan on 7th Nov at 8:06PM (flag as inappropriate)

  17. as to johnathan, i also have a what i would think is a scar running up my penis, on the bottom side, i think its normal, but i also have lil bumps, some indents on the lower part of my penis, top part of sack, anyone no what it is? and also i kno u cant spread stds with condoms, but can u still spread sti's? and also if u dont use a condom can u get a girl pregnant? and if u use a condom u cant right? thx for the help”

    Posted by jake on 6th Nov at 11:14PM (flag as inappropriate)

  18. i have werid little lumps under on the back on my penis (bit that hangs on the ball bag) but i havnt had sex yet so what is it and how do you think i got it? HELP ME :(”

    Posted by tom on 6th Nov at 9:08PM (flag as inappropriate)

  19. I have a brown line up the side of my penis, does this mean I have any type of STI or is it normal for teens.”

    Posted by Lewis on 4th Nov at 5:57PM (flag as inappropriate)

  20. i have got little blisters on my penis. they are sore and they look like little cold sores.they are on the outside and not under the skin. can you tell me what they could be.”

    Posted by Dave. on 2nd Nov at 8:44AM (flag as inappropriate)

  21. theres a sort of scar going up my penis shud i be worried?”

    Posted by jonathan on 1st Nov at 12:32PM (flag as inappropriate)

  22. can you catch sti's without having sex?”

    Posted by jonathan on 1st Nov at 12:30PM (flag as inappropriate)

  23. im 13 and i have very tiny spots on the rim of my penis head and i havent had sex yet but wonder if i have a sti”

    Posted by joel on 31st Oct at 11:05PM (flag as inappropriate)

  24. For David...Some spots which appear under the foreskin simply could be thrush. Penile thrush is common and can be treated with a cream. To be sure see a doctor. Thrush is a fungal infection and is fairly harmless and can re-occur.”

    Posted by Bill on 30th Oct at 10:46PM (flag as inappropriate)

  25. how many ways can a male contract chlamydia”

    Posted by [No first name supplied] on 29th Oct at 2:34PM (flag as inappropriate)

  26. When i wee it hurts but i havnt had sex yet. have i got chlamydia?”

    Posted by Jay on 29th Oct at 9:48AM (flag as inappropriate)

  27. I'm 14 and I have have these weird little spots or something, that are in groups under the foreskin of my penis. I have not had sex yet but I'm still not sure if I have a STI or not.”

    Posted by David on 24th Oct at 11:30PM (flag as inappropriate)

  28. to jake - chlamidia generally has no signs - have to be tested - to ron - most people including men hate to see a speculum inserted in a vagina! For a woman to have a check-up that needs to happen for vaginal check-up otherwise it is a blood test - all of which explained on programme on-line unless My contacts are not working lol”

    Posted by [No first name supplied] on 23rd Oct at 10:47PM (flag as inappropriate)

  29. I have bad worts that wont go away on my penis behind my foreskin that really hurt, is there anything i can do to make them go away for good or a good while a least? As they keep coming back.”

    Posted by Bert on 23rd Oct at 7:22PM (flag as inappropriate)

  30. A Reply To Peters Comment:
    If the "infection" I have is an STI, then yes.”

    Posted by Sam on 20th Oct at 6:24PM (flag as inappropriate)

  31. I think I've "caught" something, but I've never actually had sexual intercourse. Is it possible to catch something?
    This is seriously effecting my life”

    Posted by Sam on 20th Oct at 6:23PM (flag as inappropriate)

  32. This show showed the male sti check up twice but did not show how the female sti check up is done. Is there a reason for that or is it more acceptable to show male genitalia on t.v. As a female i was let down by this and i am sure it is the same many girls out there”

    Posted by ron on 19th Oct at 11:19AM (flag as inappropriate)

  33. how do i know if i have chlamydia and what are the sign”

    Posted by jake on 18th Oct at 10:06AM (flag as inappropriate)

  34. As stupid as it sounds, is it possible to catch an STI without having sexual intercourse? e.g. masturbation or something. I heard some stuff mentioned like that but I've never been told for sure.”

    Posted by Peter on 14th Oct at 8:02PM (flag as inappropriate)

  35. i have sebaceous prominence. its where you get lots of tiny little spots all over the underside of the penis and scrotum. its not contagious so cant be passed on and is not an STI or STD or anything like that but alot of people think it is. perhaps you should make it clear that having spots on the penis isnt always a sign that you have an infection or something wrong. people that have this problem suffer from huge confidence problems and will often shy away from sexual opportunities. its something that often doesnt go away at all ever. its not only common in men but also women.”

    Posted by rob on 14th Oct at 7:57PM (flag as inappropriate)

  36. My partner has been tested twice for STI's - once about 20 years ago which he said was hell because back then they used a sort of metal 'umbrella' to scrape cells off the urethra!! - and a few years ago which was the swab/cotton-bud, which he said was 'uncomfortable' and 'odd' feeling but no where as bad as the 'umbrella'. Both occasions he got the all-clear.”

    Posted by Charlotte on 14th Oct at 10:40AM (flag as inappropriate)

  37. I am shocked that STIs have being talked about but nothing has being really said about HIV and that when you have it that it cant be treated. This should be one of the most important things that people should know. I am a gay man and have HIV. You haven't said how to get tested for it as well.”

    Posted by Andrew on 8th Oct at 9:13AM (flag as inappropriate)

  38. Hi, i'm a medical student and have a particular interest in sexual health so thought I could offer some advice here. Men should start to have regular sexual health screenings as soon as they become sexually active, and continue to do so regularly (say every 6 months), if they have multiple casual partners.

    The video shown above is not indicative of all STI screening tests. A swab of the penis is performed only if the patient is experiencing symptoms, such as a rash or pain when urinating. In an asymptomatic individual, the test would invovle a urine sample for chlamydia and gonorrhea and a blood test for HIV and syphillis. Swabs are taken from the throat to to test for bacterial infection, and may also be taken from the anus in men who have sex with men.

    I think the idea of a penis swab puts many men off having a screening so I thought there might be some reassurance that this is only performed if you have symptoms. Also, it is likely that the pain experienced by some men during a urethral swab is caused by irritation of an inflamed area due to existing infection.

    Hope this helps.”

    Posted by Iain on 7th Oct at 9:25PM (flag as inappropriate)

  39. I work for the national chlamydia screening programme in sussex and found your programme very informative. We need to raise the awareness of chlamydia, and the way it is easily tested for and treated. Any information would be greatly recieved or any promotional posters from NHS to do with this, as our budget is really low, and we are desperatly seeking ways to wipe this STi out. We attend Gp's, Youth groups, drop in centres, colleges, and even shopping malls and fresher fair's. We are here to help not judge, to educate not humiliate.”

    Posted by Elaine on 7th Oct at 9:00PM (flag as inappropriate)

  40. Can you just make an appointment with any GUM clinic or do you have to go through your doctor and will they charge if you go direct.”

    Posted by Eddie on 7th Oct at 8:34PM (flag as inappropriate)

  41. When you go for an STI test do they test for everything because most clinic websites just say something like 'claumedia testing'”

    Posted by Eddie on 7th Oct at 8:32PM (flag as inappropriate)

  42. My boyfriend and I both got negative results from STI tests only for me to display symptoms and test positive for chlamydia a few weeks later and my boyfriend then to test positive also. I trust my boyfriend completely and I know that I hadn't been with anyone else in that time, I think that it is important to raise the point that there is such a thing as false negative and it's not always possible to determine fault and even if you think you're clean if you display any symptoms just go check again.”

    Posted by Sarah on 7th Oct at 8:09PM (flag as inappropriate)

  43. I'm 17 and I got tested for everything a few months ago after not using the condom a few times, so just to be sure I didn't catch anything. All the tests were painless and quick, and the nurse was really friendly and fully explained everything she did. It's just a bit odd lying on a bed half naked and having your bits touched by a stranger, but you'll be relieved you've done it when the tests come back all clear. The only highly annoying and embarrassing bit for me was getting a full erection during the examination, but the nurse just said it was normal and just made getting a swab easier.”

    Posted by David on 7th Oct at 7:13PM (flag as inappropriate)

  44. Hi, I came to know about channel 4 in one of the video. I have done sex with many of the ladies, but i use 2 condoms whenever i do intercourse. So, let me know is it safe or not. And also daily i clean my penis with herbal soap. Not only that when i complete my intercourse i clean my penis with soap or with urine in worst case. Let me know if i get any Sexually transmitted disease or not. I like the doctor who has explained about penis. I learnt more from that video.”

    Posted by [No first name supplied] on 6th Oct at 1:49AM (flag as inappropriate)

  45. I had the full check up, I have to say personally I found it painful and my penis was stinging for sometime afterwards, is this normal? I didn't have any STI's down below thankfully, it was good to get checked up, but it was for me painful.”

    Posted by Samuel on 30th Sep at 9:14PM (flag as inappropriate)

  46. I have small white bumps on the head of my penis under my foreskin. They are very sensitive but not painful. should i be worried?”

    Posted by [No first name supplied] on 30th Sep at 9:01PM (flag as inappropriate)

  47. I have small white bumps on the head of my penis under my foreskin. They are very sensitive but not painful. should i be worried?”

    Posted by [No first name supplied] on 30th Sep at 8:42PM (flag as inappropriate)

  48. how old should teenagers/men be when they get certain tests?”

    Posted by Tom on 30th Sep at 8:31PM (flag as inappropriate)

  49. I've tried to get a STI checkup. My Doctors surgury dont do them & you get told to go to a GUM clinic. And the GUM clinic wont test for everything, especially wont test for Genital Herpes. Even if you might be a carrier & never had the symptoms.
    So I like to know how your show tells us to get tested if the NHS wont do it?”

    Posted by Graham on 30th Sep at 8:29PM (flag as inappropriate)

  50. I have small white bumps on the head of my penis under my foreskin. They are very sensitive but not painful. should i be worried?”

    Posted by josh whittworth on 30th Sep at 8:08PM (flag as inappropriate)

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