Common STDs in Men: Symptoms and Signs

General Symptoms:

Many STDs can be asymptomatic, but when symptoms do occur, they often include:

• Sores, blisters, or rashes on the genitals, anus, or mouth

• Painful or burning urination

•   Unusual discharge from the penis (may be white, yellow, or green)

•  Swollen testicles or lymph nodes

•  Pain during ejaculation or frequent urination

•  Flu-like symptoms (fever, fatigue, sore throat

Specific STDs and Their Symptoms

 Common Symptoms in Men 

1. | Chlamydia | Painful urination, penile discharge, burning/itching at tip, swollen testicles; sometimes rectal pain
2. | Gonorrhea | Painful urination, green/white/yellow discharge, swollen testicles, sometimes rectal symptoms
3. | Herpes | Tingling, burning, or itching; blisters or sores on genitals, anus, buttocks, or thighs; flu-like symptoms
4. | HPV | Genital warts (flesh-colored, cauliflower-like bumps), sometimes warts in mouth/throat
5. | Syphilis | Painless sore (chancre), rash on palms/soles, swollen lymph nodes, fatigue, sore throat, headache
6. | HIV | Early: fever, sore throat, fatigue, swollen lymph nodes; later: weight loss, diarrhea, night sweats
7. | Trichomoniasis| Often no symptoms; sometimes pain during urination/ejaculation, thin white discharge, swelling/redness

Note to reader:

Many STDs may not cause symptoms initially, so regular screening is important if you are sexually active. Never play with your life simply because you want to nut! Step up your self-care and your give a f**k.

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