question: Hi, I am having some strange symptoms in what I think is my urethra (male). Symptoms started after sex but I have been tested for Chlamydia and a general infection, both negative. It's impossible for it to be an STD. I didn't ejaculate during sex but did so when I masturbated the following day, which is when the symptoms started. It felt as though the ejaculate had to force it's way out of a specific part of my urethra (just above halfway in shaft). Since then the symptoms have been: constant scratchy/itchy/tight sensation in the urethra, in addition to slight burning on urination and a feeling of needing to urinate more, although this is partly from concentrating on the issue. I have not had any sexual activity, including masturbation, for the past week and a half to see if the problem goes away. It has improved but the symptoms are still noticeable and don't give the impression of totally going. Like I said, an infection has been ruled out so I am worrying if there is some form of urethral damage.