Q There is a crack and dryness on tip of my penis which pains a lot when i do intercourse what should i do?
Cracked and dry skin at penis can indicate variety of things behind it. Right from simple hygienic measures to more serious disease conditions. Physical elimination of the area by physician is always important in case of any penile skin lesion, to know the cause and treat it accordingly. So, is with your case too. Make an appointment with your doctor to get best possible solution. However we are guiding you about some of the conditions that may cause this type of thing: Poor hygiene of the area, using too strong soap or too hot water to wash penis, ill fitting or rough under wears, very vigorous masturbation, skin conditions like eczema, dermatitis, yeast infection, psoriasis, allergies. Though not so often, sexually transmitted infection can give dry, cracked penis, but is rare occurrence and applicable only if you are sexually active. Some simple things may work greatly for you: Avoid sexual inter course till your panis takes time for its repair, use plenty of moisturizer (penis specific oil or cream) on affected area, daily wash your penis thoroughly with moisturizing soap and lukewarm water, always use airy and cotton undergarments, do not ignore he penile skin. If your complains does not improve withing a week of following these instructions, be sure that you need to see a doctor.