Any cuts in the genital area should be evaluated by a health care professional.  It’s possible your cuts are an unusual presentation of herpes.  Cuts can also occur during shaving, or when the penis accidentally catches in the zipper of a pair of pants.

No matter how they occurred, avoid sexual activity until the cuts are healed!  Remember, open sores or wounds in the genital area make it easier to spread sexually transmitted infections.  Schedule an appointment for the next Teen Clinic or call your primary care doctor to make sure the cuts don’t indicate a more serious problem.

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