Friction burn is a common and often painful problem on the shaft. It happens when there is too much rubbing. This usually comes from sexual activity, frequent masturbation, or wearing tight clothes. It’s usually not a big deal, but it can make your skin red, sore, swell, and hurt, especially when you urinate or get an erection. This kind of burn happens when skin gets irritated from rubbing against something over and over again. The good news is that you can treat it well at home. Healing can happen in a few days with good cleanliness, easing medicines, and a break from things that make the pain worse.
