Moisturizing cream and other topical solutions may help sooth rod rash. It’s also advisable to abstain from sexual intercourse and masturbation until the rash heals. Using additional lube during sex and masturbation may help prevent friction and subsequent pain.
It’s important to visit a doctor if you have rod rash because several sexually transmitted infections also present as rashes, including chlamydia and genital herpes. It’s important to have a comprehensive STI test to eliminate these as potential causes of the rash.