text: soap in the urethera? no stupid comments please. i was washing my penis and somehow i got soap in the tip of my penis. it burns when i urinate and that is all. will this go away. what should i do. it is not an std this is a common problem faced by men.  yes, the pain will subside.  to speed recovey along, drink plenty of water.  it will push the soap residue out of your penis faster.