Hi,

Sorry to hear about the symptoms you’re having. It’s common to feel embarassed when we have symptoms involving the genitals, but there’s lots of normal skin problems that affect gential skin.

Your symptoms don’t mean you have a sexually transmitted infection (STI). Itching on the genitals can be a sign of an STI but there are also many non-STI things like fungal infections.

I would recommend going for a STI checkup and discuss your symptoms with the health professional you see.  You could see your family doctor or any doctor at a walk in clinic. We also have clinics that specialise in STI. Have a look at our Clinic Finder for one in your area.

Please leave a comment to let us know if this answers your question or if you need more information.

Health Nurse