What Causes Burning and Discharge from the Penis?
Dear Sexperts, With what kind of a sexually transmitted disease does a man leak from his penis and have burning? – Male, 30, California Answer: There are several STDs that include the symptoms of burning and discharge from the penis. Chlamydia may cause a burning sensation during urination and discharge from the penis, as well as, a heavy sensation in the testicles, inflammation of the scrotum, and small hard swelling at the bottom of the penis. Gonorrhea causes a thick white or yellow-green discharge from the penis and burning during urination. Another STD that causes discharge and burning from the penis is Nongonococcal Urethritis (NGU). For a reference of the symptoms associated with many STDs, see our STD symptom chart. All of these infections can be transmitted via unprotected sexual contact, with the exception of Nongonococcal Urethritis (NGU), which, although it is sexually transmitted, may also be caused by allergies or contraceptives. Therefore, it is recommended that condoms
