Balanitis/Posthitis

Can occur if the head of the Penis is not kept clean and “smegma” gathers under the foreskin.  Balanitis is Inflammation of the head of the penis and posthitis when the foreskin is inflamed. 

Improving hygiene and daily bathing or washing with a small amount of salt in the water and pulling back the foreskin to clean underneath will help. 

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI’s) can also cause these symptoms.  A sexual health screen can be arranged at you local Genitourinary Medicine/Sexual Health Clinic (GUM).   

Urethritis/Meatitis

Is when the Urethra is inflamed. This is usually caused by an STI and requires treatment at a GUM clinic.  Symptoms can be a pus Discharge and pain when peeing.   

Meatitis is inflammation of the tip of the urethra.  This happens if there is irritation from Spermicide, other substances or during Sex.  This may clear or may be an STI, which requires test and treatment.