Young Men's Health
I don’t understand if I have been sober why do I always revert to my old habits no matter how long I do stay sober?Thank you for your question. This must be frustrating, considering all of the progress you’ve made so far in getting sober. Let’s first acknowledge this feat and all of the … read more
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I found out a few months ago, my mom died of leukemia cancer, I felt horrible about it, I cried a lot, I have been feeling quiet and kinda sad lately, what can I do?
Thank you so much for reaching out about this. We are so sorry to hear about your loss. It sounds like you are worried about the feelings you are having … read more
So I wanted to masturbate. First, I couldn’t get hard, so I quit, but then I noticed blood on my penis. Can this be caused by too much masturbation? I have masturbated on a daily basis for 5 months and never experienced any problems.
Thanks for your question. Some common reasons for having blood on your penis include: The skin on the penis has become irritated. This can be due to lots of things, including not having … read more
Last year I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism. Since my diagnosis, I have gained 22 lb. (10kg) and my body is totally disfigured. Can you help me? I would really like to know if hypothyroidism is curable?
Thank you for your question. Whenever anyone receives a new medical diagnosis it can be challenging. It’s important to know, you are not alone. A lot of people around the … read more
I checked and I am very underweight for my age. Everyone tells me to eat more, but if I eat too much, I throw up. Is there a way to gain weight without eating too much?
Thanks for your question. There are many different ways to classify weight. Most ways of classifying weight look at your age, weight, and height. It’s important to know that everyone … read more
I’m under 18. Does my mom have to stay with me during a doctor’s exam? I want to ask my doctor about sex, but don’t know if I can ask my mom to leave. Also, if I ask her to leave, she’s gonna be super weird wondering why.
Thanks for your question. In the United States it’s recommended that all teens have confidential, one-on-one time with their health care provider. During this time, you can talk about things … read more
I hurt my back in summer baseball. Coach and trainer said it didn’t look like anything major. A week has passed and it’s not any better. Medicine and rest haven’t helped. Money is tight, but how do I know if I should go to the doctor?
Thanks for your question. During sports people may experience different types of injury, including muscle sprains and strains. Most of them are mild and recover with rest, time, and pain … read more
I am now in recovery for anorexia nervosa, but before that, I developed lanugo. Once I have recovered from anorexia, will the lanugo disappear?
First off, congratulations on your recovery journey, it’s not easy. You should be proud of all that you have accomplished thus far. You are well on your way to a … read more
How is the COVID-19 vaccine considered safe if it hasn’t been approved yet? If it wasn’t approved, why would they recommend it for kids? I am really scared to get it because of this, help!
Great question! Unfortunately, there’s a lot of information circulating around social media about the COVID vaccines, so much so, that it can be hard to know what’s true and what … read more
Just now my girlfriend and I were on my bed and she was rubbing my penis. The foreskin came down the furthest it has before and has gotten stuck. Help!
Thanks for your question. Foreskin can get stuck for lots of different reasons. If the foreskin gets stuck below the glans (or head) of the penis this is called paraphimosis. … read more