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My right testicle has been hurting a little bit since last week. It doesn’t hurt 24/7, but the pain comes and goes. I have been so concerned about it and I don’t know what to do!

Posted March 12, 2021 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question. Lots of things can cause pain in your testicle. Some causes for testicular pain are: Injury. If you got hit there or may have some skin … read more

I’m 18 and I still don’t have any chest hair. I have body hair grow everywhere else except on my chest. Why? And should I be concerned?

Posted March 5, 2021 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question. Body hair, in sex-assigned at birth males, is mostly affected by genetics and androgens (which are hormones such as testosterone). If you have body hair in … read more

One of my friends has an issue with their smoking addiction and has recently tried unsuccessfully to quit. I know it’s important to quit smoking and want to help them but I’m not sure what to do. How can I help them?

Posted March 1, 2021 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question. Quitting smoking is hard, and most people have to try a few times before they are successful. There are many benefits to quitting, including positive health … read more

Where is sperm made and stored in the body? What about semen? Isn’t sperm the “swimmers” and semen the overall name for all what comes out? Don’t testicles make both, but prostate makes seminal fluid? So confused!

Posted February 22, 2021 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your questions. Lots of people have questions about sperm and semen, and how they are made. Sperm is the male gamete or sex cell. Sperm contain the genetic … read more

I exercise a lot (and intensely) with the goal of muscle hypertrophy. I am always looking for natural ways to boost my testosterone — which begs the question: Does drinking one’s own sperm boost testosterone?

Posted February 12, 2021 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question. Many guys wonder about how to increase testosterone levels. Testosterone is a hormone that all people have. Sex-assigned at birth males have higher levels of testosterone, … read more

So I just learned about oral sex and I’m confused. Does everybody do oral sex?

Posted February 5, 2021 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question. Oral sex is a type of sexual contact between a person’s mouth and their partner’s vagina, penis, or rectum. Research studies show that approximately half of … read more

I ejaculated in a couple of pairs of my underwear and my parents put them in the washing machine, now I’m really worried about will the semen contaminate the other clothes? And will the stains come out of the underwear?

Posted February 3, 2021 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question. Many people wonder about semen and underwear. Sperm can live outside of the body for a short amount of time, except in very specific conditions. Good … read more

I have bulimia, and I’m not sure if I should tell my parents. They would probably get mad at me.

Posted February 1, 2021 under Ask Us.

Thank you for this question. Telling your parents about your struggle with bulimia can definitely be nerve-wracking, but can also be so important to make sure you’re able to get … read more

I recently had sex for the first time and out of concern that I might get an STD, I poured some Listerine over the head of my penis, with a little going into the tip then washing with water. There is mild irritation/burning the next day. Bad idea?

Posted January 29, 2021 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question. Many people worry about sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Using condoms with every sexual encounter is the best way to prevent STIs. Unfortunately using Listerine doesn’t help … read more

I have a lot of friends who vape. I have always really wanted to try, but I am scared. Can I try it even though I know it’s bad? If I just try it once, how bad is it for me? Can I get addicted after one time? Would my parents find out?

Posted January 27, 2021 under Ask Us.

Great question! Sometimes it’s really hard to say “No” to friends, especially when they are trying a new popular trend. Except when it comes to vaping, it’s different. Vaping is … read more