Pearly penile papules are scientifically referred to as hirsuties papillaris genitalis. They are typically flesh coloured or a little lighter and have a dome shape. Papules also seem to form in organized rows, like a string of pearls. There are no bad or harmful effects other than some possible sensitivity that may be uncomfortable activities during sex. PPP bumps are very common, especially among men in their 20s and 30s. Throughout your lifetime, it is possible that the papules bumps will appear and disappear on their own.
The first thing you have to be aware is that these PPP are not contagious. Because it is a skin condition characteristic to men and has no connection with the sexually transmitted diseases, the PPP will not be transmitted through intercourse or any other way.
In fact, there is no way through which these small papules will be transmitted from one partner to another. To understand it better, let’s make a simple comparison with acne bumps. Both of them are skin diseases and as you will know, acne is not a contagious condition, well neither are those little bumps.
Only by making it clear to yourself and your partner that ppp is not a contagious disease will you be able to make progresses in ignoring this skin condition and move on with your sexual activity as if nothing happened. So, even though it may take a little time to get used with the idea that the papules will be there for a period of time, you still know for sure that they will not affect, in any way your partner.
The first thing you have to be aware is that these PPP are not contagious. Because it is a skin condition characteristic to men and has no connection with the sexually transmitted diseases, the PPP will not be transmitted through intercourse or any other way.
In fact, there is no way through which these small papules will be transmitted from one partner to another. To understand it better, let’s make a simple comparison with acne bumps. Both of them are skin diseases and as you will know, acne is not a contagious condition, well neither are those little bumps.
Only by making it clear to yourself and your partner that ppp is not a contagious disease will you be able to make progresses in ignoring this skin condition and move on with your sexual activity as if nothing happened. So, even though it may take a little time to get used with the idea that the papules will be there for a period of time, you still know for sure that they will not affect, in any way your partner.