QUESTION
I have 2 bumps on the foreskin of my penis that do not hurt and are not open sores. It seems like they are getting bigger. I tried to squeeze them to see if they would burst, but no success. What’s going on?

ANSWER
Technically, you could be at risk, but ejaculation in the eye isn’t an effective mode of transmission—at all. Your eye has mucous membranes similar to those in your mouth, and oral sex when one might be exposed to cum in the mouth we know has very little risk. The fact that your partner ejaculated outside your body reduces your risk, but consistent condom use with any partner of the opposite status is still the best way to reduce the chance of infection.

No one can diagnose your problem online, so you should head to the doctor as soon as possible, especially since the bumps are getting bigger. This could just be an irritation, but there are also STDs such as penile warts, herpes and syphilis that can have bump-like symptoms. “Normal” bumps can also be cysts and infections of the hair follicles.

Check out the answer to a previous question from someone asking about penis bumps.

For more information on STD testing, visit City Clinic or call the CDC National Hotline for places near you: 1-800-CDC-INFO.

To your health,
Dr. K