You have probably many times thought about what these penile papules are and have thought about how you could get rid of them. Chances are, you wanted to go to the doctor, but just waited, hoping they would go away just like they appeared. They are very common, and in fact, about 1 in 4 men have them to one degree or another. The papules are usually about 1 mm to 3 mm in size and may be pearly in color or even white. This is how they get their name. The related medical term is Hirsuties coronae glandis, also known as hirsutoid papillomas.
These papules are found around the glans penis of the male penis. They are more dome shaped and tend to appear in rows. It could be just one row or even more. They are not contagious and are not associated with HPV warts. Genital warts are flatter in shape and a different color. Papules are not a sexually transmitted disease. You don’t get them from any kind of sexual intimacy. There have been young boys as young as 11 and reports show that they usually appear in men in their 20s and 30s. The papules tend to fade with age. Papules are more common in uncircumcised than circumcised men. This is also not inherited genetically. There is nothing in the genes that will pass this on to your child. One child may have these and another child will show no symptoms. Penile papules affect men of all ethnic backgrounds. So even the breed has nothing to do with the papules. Any man can get this. Also, they are not just located more in one country than another.
When it comes to having sex, some men have reported that the stimulation of these papules contributes to their sexual pleasure and faster orgasms. Other men have reported that when contracting the penis these papules cause a minimal amount of pain and others report more than minimal pain and that it all depends on the individual. Papules are actually layers of connective tissue. There is no reason why some men get these and others don’t. In addition, these papules do not pose any risk to a man’s health or sexual life, apart from the fact that they are not very pleasant to look at, but you can get used to this. This can be very upsetting for your sexual partner. Also, a man’s sexual preference does not matter. Men get them whether they are straight or gay. Sexual preference should not be taken into account.
Pearly penile papules can be very embarrassing for men. When you realize that you have penile papules, it is best to explain it to your sexual partner. It’s better than they know. For one thing, if it’s oral sex, they’ll see them and they may not want to perform this sexual act with you. One thing to keep in mind is that this sexual act is not done in all relationships anyway. But, keep your sexual partner in mind and let them know. Then both of you can decide what kind of solution to this problem you may want to take. As with anything medically involved that concerns the body, I’ll tell you to see your doctor. You can then decide what you would like to try to do with them. Many home remedies have been tried and you should be careful with any chemicals or lotions on this area of your body. Also, it is very important that you do not try to poke them with a needle.
