He is waiting for your answer. "Uh, that's OK, Ben," you manage to say. "You're still my friend."
Ben relaxes, suddenly happy again. He sees that he has spread some the ointment all over his hands in his nervousness. "Hey, this stuff is weird. It tingles!" he says. "Feels good, you should try some."
You laugh. "Hey, you gay guys may like your moisturizing lotion, but that doesn't mean that *I* need to use it!"
He laughs back. "Hey, dude, I'm just saying it feels good. It's a weird gift, but thanks!"
You have a few more drinks together and get a little drunk. He asks you again if you want to try the ointment on.