Backdoor feels a little...itchy. Should I be worried?

[Rockin]

I didn't have any unsafe sex since founding out I was positive. But, I guess about a week ago, my butthole started itching a little...nothing major and it comes and goes. I'm not feeling anything there...no warts. I'm worried about HPV but from all the articles I read online itchiness is not a symptom.

Other than latex condoms the only thing that comes near that are fingers and tongues...could I have gotten something from that? Or am I freaking out unnecessarily?

[tednlou2]

I've had problems with itchy butt.  Colorectal doc told me to stop using soap to wash it, as many soaps can be irritating he said.  Seemed not very hygienic to me, but he said just washing with water is good enough.  He said to wash after every bowel movement.  It has improved a lot.  And he said to not wipe or wash too hard.  It really has made a big difference.

[Rockin]

I see. So...itchiness is not a symptom of any STD whatsoever?

I might have hurt myself while being a bottom, I don't know if that's the cause of it.

[mikeyb39]

I think i may be a little iffy on the soap thing  some things call for a little soap from time to time  lol 

[mecch]

I see. So...itchiness is not a symptom of any STD whatsoever?

I might have hurt myself while being a bottom, I don't know if that's the cause of it.

Of course itchy butt can be a symptom of many things, benign or rather serious. Including STDs.  Or other "non STD" fungi, bacteria, parasites.  Or dry skin. Or eczema.  Or hemorrhoids. Or needing more action cause you are horny. 

If you don't have an STD risk its is probably not an STD.  But only your doctor knows for sure!

[Miss Philicia]

Maybe your wiping too hard.

[hellrider]

I would go with dry skin I have had no sex there but it still feels itchy in that region I am having skin issues as well.

[skeebo1969]

   You're about to come into a large sum of money......

   

[Ann]

You know the old sayings; itchy nose, kiss a fool; itchy left hand, money coming in; itchy right hand, money going out.

Ten quid prize for whoever comes up with the best saying for itchy ass.

Itchy ass, ? ? ?

[Solo_LTSurvivor]

You know the old sayings; itchy nose, kiss a fool; itchy left hand, money coming in; itchy right hand, money going out.

Ten quid prize for whoever comes up with the best saying for itchy ass.

Itchy ass, ? ? ?

Itchy ass just indicates you need to be pegged by a beautiful woman sporting a 24" strap-on 

[Ann]

Itchy ass just indicates you need to be pegged by a beautiful woman sporting a 24" strap-on 

I'm loving some of the comments in that link. Particularly "have you ever notice that the word "Strap-On," spelled backwards, is "No-Parts"? Kind of ironically perfect, isn't it?"

I prefer the word "punting", as one poster pointed out "I voted for "punting" because it blends p(enis) with (c)unting, and because men always feel more manly when they're talking about sports." I like that even though I never use the ... ahem.... C word. I swear like a trooper, but never that particular word. Don't like it!

[denb45]

I use baby wipes, oh DAM my secret is out now 

[WillyWump]

Colorectal doc told me to stop using soap to wash it, as many soaps can be irritating he said.  Seemed not very hygienic to me, but he said just washing with water is good enough. 

You've got to be fuckin kidding me! Come on people this is 2012 and you dont live in Mexico so let's use a little soap on the ass...PLEASE.

[mecch]

Problem skin should avoid soap.  Geez, you clean freak francines would have been the perfect market for "feminine hygiene" products, back in the day.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9F8dEI2IPk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jkmczxipcps&feature=related

[buginme2]

Considering the prevelance of anal dysplasia, anal cancer, and the myriad of other nasties that can occur in someone who is HIV positive, I'd say its probably a good idea to have your ass looked at.  You should be having this done every year.  If your HIV doc isnt..ask him/her why.   I would do that prior to taking any advice about walking around with a dirty ass.

[WillyWump]

Problem skin should avoid soap.  Geez, you clean freak francines would have been the perfect market for "feminine hygiene" products, back in the day.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9F8dEI2IPk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jkmczxipcps&feature=related

Maybe, but whats the point in using soap at all anywhere on your body if your not going to use it on your rear where all the shit comes out? Let's say my soap starts breaking out my underarms...am I going to just stop using soap and hope the water takes care of it, prolly not I am more likely to search for another soap or find a hypoallergenic brand.

-Will (whose ass smells of a field of daisies after an afternoon spring rain)

[denb45]

-Will (whose ass smells of a field of daisies after an afternoon spring rain)

Oh my  you just gave me a big fat chubby 

[mecch]

Maybe, but whats the point in using soap at all anywhere on your body if your not going to use it on your rear where all the shit comes out? Let's say my soap starts breaking out my underarms...am I going to just stop using soap and hope the water takes care of it, prolly not I am more likely to search for another soap or find a hypoallergenic brand.

-Will (whose ass smells of a field of daisies after an afternoon spring rain)

I had problem skin a few times in my life. Dermatologist prescribed soapless stuff to shower with.  It's not rocket science.  Cetaphil for example.  And I didn't smell.

But the OP should find the source of the itching, I agree.

[Rockin]

I knew this topic would lead to some funny replies lol. Yeah I might go see a doctor.

I'm just really really worried about HPV.

[mecch]

A very high percentage of urban gay men have HPV.  You might have already caught this years ago.  Why focus on that particular virus?

[jb1973]

   You're about to come into a large sum of money......

 

LOL. Best response ever! B

[newt]

The most common causes of bumhole itching are fungus, piles and worms. Possibly all three together.

- matt

[boomer]

You know the old sayings; itchy nose, kiss a fool; itchy left hand, money coming in; itchy right hand, money going out.

Ten quid prize for whoever comes up with the best saying for itchy ass.

Itchy ass, ? ? ?

...Smelly finger.

[newt]

itchy ass: banker hiding a bonus

- matt

[newt]

PS - in Eurpoe an ass is an animal in a nativity play

[wolfter]

I've had problems with itchy butt.  Colorectal doc told me to stop using soap to wash it, as many soaps can be irritating he said.  Seemed not very hygienic to me, but he said just washing with water is good enough.  He said to wash after every bowel movement.  It has improved a lot.  And he said to not wipe or wash too hard.  It really has made a big difference.

I think you may have confused this with your gynecologist who probably indicated not using soap on your vagina could cause a UTI.....Sorry....couldn't resist.

Wolfie

[wolfter]

There are several things can can cause..."cough" itchy ass.  Something as simple as too much acidic food can cause it.  So can funguses, worms,...etc....

I am a great believer in taking bathes as opposed to showering.  I'd try that and see if it relieves some of the issues.  If not, you'll still be left with a deliciously clean, soft, and tasty ass.

Wolfie 

[Rockin]

A very high percentage of urban gay men have HPV.  You might have already caught this years ago.  Why focus on that particular virus?

Well I didn't get HIV because I was a barebacker...I actually only barebacked a few times with an ex-boyfriend, never with random tricks. (I sure can pick'em huh?)

And I focus on this because having a doctor probing your ass and burning away the warts inside your butthole doesn't sound like a lot of fun.

[buginme2]

I'm worried about HPV

I don't get it.  Your very first post you say you are worried about HPV, but when others mention the high peeve lance of HPV and it's relation to anal cancer you kind of dismiss it.

Well I didn't get HIV because I was a barebacker...I actually only barebacked a few times with an ex-boyfriend, never with random tricks. (I sure can pick'em huh?)

And I focus on this because having a doctor probing your ass and burning away the warts inside your butthole doesn't sound like a lot of fun.

Regardless of how you got HIV, the majority of HIV infected men (even the straight ones) have HPV and are at risk on anal cancer. 

Here, read this thread started by Miss P titled "Anal cancer for possums, it Ain't just for queers"

http://forums.poz.com/index.php?topic=41846.0

[OneTampa]

Check out this link: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/168728.php

Also, have you changed your:

>detergent
>type of underwear

[mecch]

Well I didn't get HIV because I was a barebacker...I actually only barebacked a few times with an ex-boyfriend, never with random tricks. (I sure can pick'em huh?)

And I focus on this because having a doctor probing your ass and burning away the warts inside your butthole doesn't sound like a lot of fun.

People are saying it could be anything, from nothing to serious. Only way you can know if you have HPV, which seems to be your worry, is to get an inspection for anal warts if its active, or get a blood test if its not active but you have it.

Getting butt warts taken care of isn't fun, you're right!

Just find out what you have, if anything.

[Rockin]

People are saying it could be anything, from nothing to serious. Only way you can know if you have HPV, which seems to be your worry, is to get an inspection for anal warts if its active, or get a blood test if its not active but you have it.

Getting butt warts taken care of isn't fun, you're right!

Just find out what you have, if anything.

I get a feeling it might fungus or somethin but I will have it checked, thanks.

[LiveWithIt]

Maybe you have a mild reaction to the latex in condoms,  The only time I had a mild itch I used Preparation H and it went away.

[Miss Philicia]

My ass gets itchy when I don't bathe for two weeks.

[denb45]

Hubby Bob & I have made an appointment to the anal dysplasia clinic @ the UNM-Hospital here in ABQ 1st floor surgery dept. we just want to make sure there isn't anything up our ass, that we cannot see, cause you just never know 

[rjoh]

Sounds like it could be something as simple as a yeast infection. Had a bout of red itchy splotches on my butt that I finally asked my ID guy to take a looksee....he said it was a yeast infection, gave me a prescription of three little pills (one pill ea. day). It was gone in two days and has not returned.

[Miss Philicia]

Hubby Bob & I have made an appointment to the anal dysplasia clinic @ the UNM-Hospital here in ABQ 1st floor surgery dept. we just want to make sure there isn't anything up our ass, that we cannot see, cause you just never know 

Uh, wait a minute -- just several months ago you said the rest of us were being "paranoid" worrying about this issue, and that you didn't have to concern yourself with it because you hadn't taken it up the ass from anyone else but your Beloved for 20 years.

... my how things change now, don't they?

[denb45]

Uh, wait a minute -- just several months ago you said the rest of us were being "paranoid" worrying about this issue, and that you didn't have to concern yourself with it because you hadn't taken it up the ass from anyone else but your Beloved for 20 years.

... my how things change now, don't they?

And you would be correct about  taken it up the ass from anyone else but your Beloved for 20 years.

so I ask my ID-Doc, and she said YES, you should have ur ass looked at least once a yr. ( both of u should), and ur at more of a risk due to being POZ+ even if he isn't and your both having anal w/ each other, it sure couldn't hurt any , so she gave me the referral,  bob got his referral form his GP-Doc

[Miss Philicia]

so I ask my ID-Doc, and she said YES, you should have ur ass looked at least once a yr.

So what was her sad excuse for not having had you do this for the past decade?

[denb45]

So what was her sad excuse for not having had you do this for the past decade?

I've only had my current ID-Doc for less than 3 yrs. my old ID-Doc Died of an MI ( heart attack) last week, he was 55 may age, I went to his funeral last week   

[Solo_LTSurvivor]

Hubby Bob & I just want to make sure there isn't anything up our ass, that we cannot see, cause you just never know 

Like oh my gawd.  You mean there's another sequel   

[denb45]

Like oh my gawd.  You mean there's another sequel   

Rev.  nothing wrong with preventive measures , were both old queers, so it sure couldn't hurt, I heard the anal dysplasia clinic @ the UNM-Hospital here in ABQ 1st floor surgery dept. now has a high-res-scope to look for other nastiness that may lurk up the ole bung-hole 

[Miss Philicia]

Like oh my gawd.  You mean there's another sequel   

You better stop posting porn links girl.

[Solo_LTSurvivor]

You better stop posting porn links girl.

I found this snippet from that article particularly interesting 

Three years ago, Renata, 39, an editor, broke up with her long-term musician boyfriend because of his newfound interest. As he spent more time online, he began asking her to change her behavior. “He started asking for stuff that didn’t make sense to me,” she laments. “There was no foreplay, and I would start seeming prudish if I wanted it. I have no problem getting male attention, but if you’re dealing with a girl in a shiny pleather outfit with humongous boobs who’s a contortionist, you can’t compete.” He began requesting special outfits, and more oral sex. “It was ‘put on these stilettos and dance around.’ He would say things that were straight out of a video: ‘You do this to me.’ It was like having sex with a 14-year-old.”

[Miss Philicia]

I like men who skip kissing and foreplay.

[Solo_LTSurvivor]

I like men who tell me they're giving me a new strain as they unload in me 

[alberche]

Itchy ass... could mean many things. Ask your doctor for an exploration and a tissue analysis. It is recommended to do this at less once a year, to discart or prevent any kind of internal warts (due to herpes virus) that, untreated, could lead to a displasia and, lately, to anal or rectal cancer.

If you are hairy down there maybe it may facilitate a pore obstruction, little inflammation or even infections under skin, that course with redness, pain in the nearest lymph nodes and mild to severe itch. This is a possibility. Also, if you have cats or dogs, and they sleep in your bed, maybe their hair or skin accharus could cause you an allergic reaction in anal tissue (as it may occur in your eyes or nose).

To lessen the pain when going to the WC, baby towels are great, also, using warm or even cold water instead of paper. Warm baths (immersion during 30 minutes or so some two or three times a week could help) Also, using some cream containing centella asiatica or any other principle helping to regenerate tissue and with some antibiotic action helps too.

But, in spite of symptoms, the most important is going to the doctor to find out the cause of this.

;-)