Hey guys, I have a problem that i'm really embarrassed by and it's affecting my self-esteem. Basically I have these white spots on the shaft of my penis. It's not an STD because i've had them since I was young. A doctor told me they are called fordyce spots and are completely harmless, but nevertheless I still hate them and they really affect my sexual confidence. I also don't think there is any treatment for them which is annoying, but the main problem is that they are preventing me from having relations with girls because of their appearance. Does anyone here know anything about these things and what do women think about them?
He didn't tell you that eventually your dick is going to fall of? He probably did not want to panic you. I have heard of this rare disease but common in South America and The Congo.
It's nothing to worry about - everyone has them. All they are are dead hair follicles. Each pubic hair has a life span of about 8 - 10 weeks before they fall out, & are replaced by new ones, hence the reason they only grow to a certain length, despite them growing back if you shave / trim them. If you examine them closely, you will find they're formed in a curious sort of grid layout, rather than randomly.
That is very reassuring, thankyou. But I would still be embarrassed about a girl seeing my penis, do they know or care about these things?
For further info, see... http://www.childrenfirst.nhs.uk/teens/life/boys/ask_ben/p/penis_white-spots.html
Not an STD, quite a few guys have it actually. I've been with a few and its not a big deal. So long as your personal hygiene is in the normal range your cock will taste just like someone's who doesn't have this cosmetic condition. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pearly_penile_papules
It's all parrt of being (if you can stand it) a man! For petsake, 'cause you look like the rest of us, you're embarrassed. Seems no matter what we tell you, you still find a reason to cringe. You tell us nothing about yourself, glow in your anonymity and still want more assurance. Have you ever considered that you are looking for an excuse not to date girls. There's nothing wrong with being gay, you know.
Why so judgmental? How am I supposed to know that i'm the same as every other guy? I have a genuine concern about something so I came here to seek any info, advice etc. that I could. And fair enough, if like you say I am just normal and the same as every guy then it makes me feel a lot better and puts my mind at ease. The whole point in me starting this thread was to find answers, as I didn't know if I had a real problem or not, I didn't know if I was normal or abnormal.
Haha thankyou! I didn't have the intention of trying to rile people or anything by starting this thread, so I apologise if I did.
I have the same condition on my labia. As far as I know you can't do anything about it. You either stay thinking it's a turn off or try to like it. I got over mine comparing them to the spots on orchid petals (and if you check my nick you know how I feel about these flowers ).
