how do i know if i have a yeast infection?

i have been experiencing some tiny tears on the ring of my foreskin. i thought i was just going to hard at it, so i layed off for a bit...didn't use objects too wide.

but how do i know if i have a yeast infection or not?

If you've been gentle, and the tears still happen, that's a clue something is wrong. The foreskin is amazingly elastic, so it should stretch without injury. Other clue might include itching or redness, but this is not always the case.

Conditions which lead to this might inclue the use of an antibiotic which killed off the natural bacteria which live on the penis, especially under the foreskin. You might also have an internal yeast problem. One common cause is unprotected sexual relations with an infected partner, or you could be diabetic.

A quick remedy to try is treatment with over the counter products generally used by women. If the conditions subside, you solved the problem. If they don't, you should see a doctor about being tested. Just don't let him talk you into a circumcision.