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I am soy intolerant. Normally I like finding a new food I can eat, but recently all I notice is that it isn’t the brand of food everyone else eats. I just want to eat normal food. Do I have a mental problem about my intolerance?

Posted November 2, 2020 under Ask Us.

Paying attention to your food intolerance should not be a cause for concern. It will likely always be tough not to be able to eat the same foods as everyone … read more

My grandad, dad, and uncle all had prostate cancer. Online says your doctor should check you after you’re 40. Given history, should I be checked to see if I have prostate cancer sooner? Is this a blood test? X-ray? How do they check?

Posted October 28, 2020 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question. Prostate cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer among sex-assigned at birth males. The prostate is a gland between your bladder and your … read more

I am feeling pain by my genitals, what might be the problem?

Posted October 27, 2020 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question. There are lots of things that can cause pain by your genitals. For those with a penis and testicles some of the more common things are: … read more

My mom says we aren’t getting our flu shots this year because we’re going to be staying home, but I still want to get the shot. Should I not get the shot? How should I confront my mom?

Posted October 23, 2020 under Ask Us.

Thank you for the question. The situation with your mom sounds challenging and stressful. Understandably, it’s frustrating for teens who want the ability to make their own decisions about their … read more

Is it normal to have wet dreams at 25?

Posted October 16, 2020 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question. Lots of people have questions about wet dreams. The medical term for wet dreams is “nocturnal emissions.” It’s basically when you have an orgasm or ejaculate … read more

I recently started dating a new girl and can’t get hard whenever we want to have sex. I’ve always watched porn on and off and used nicotine throughout other relationships and have never had a problem with sex. Lately I’ve been very stressed.

Posted October 7, 2020 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question. To get an erection, lots of things need to work together: Good blood flow to your penis Good nerve signaling to your penis  Normal hormone balance … read more

I’ve been questioning my sexuality for years and really think I’m asexual. I don’t feel safe coming out and feel like I can’t tell my doctor or even my family right now. If I tell my therapist, will they be understanding, and will it be confidential?

Posted October 5, 2020 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question. We know that a person’s sexual attraction can range from being asexual, attracted to females, attracted to males, or a combination of females and males. This … read more

When I watch needle injections on Instagram, YouTube, or TikTok I get an autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR). This causes me to hurt myself sometimes with pens and tacks. Is it sterile? Should I stop?

Posted September 30, 2020 under Ask Us.

Thank you for your question. ASMR is an autonomous sensory meridian response that leads to a tingling sensation in the crown of the head, caused by a range of audio-visual triggers, such … read more

Remote learning is making me incredibly stressed, sad, miserable, furious, bipolar, and depressed. Sometimes even suicidal. How should I cope?

Posted September 28, 2020 under Ask Us.

Thank you so much for your question. Remote learning can be a challenge, and there is a lot going on right now that can make it feel hard to cope … read more

I’m gay and use a condom every time I have anal sex. However, I love giving and receiving oral sex (and swallowing). Can I catch HIV from oral sex? Wearing a condom in oral sex makes no sense. Is there some way to protect myself and partner from STIs?

Posted September 24, 2020 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question. Congrats on wanting to make sure you have safer sex. As you know there is a risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) with any type of … read more