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I have varicocele in my left testicle. When I wear very tight underwear and jeans i do not notice varicocele almost at all. Now my girlfriend said that tight jeans and varicocele maybe lower my fertility. Is that true?

Posted July 13, 2020 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question. A lot of people have questions about fertility. As you know, a varicocele is a dilated vein in your scrotum. Varicoceles are most commonly on the … read more

I’ve had this issue my whole life. I rarely feel thirst unless it’s extreme. I can’t drink more than a mouthful of any fluid or I feel nauseous. It’s an issue, as I can get dehydrated, but my body doesn’t tell me till it’s severe.

Posted July 10, 2020 under Ask Us.

Thanks for asking this question! Fluids are essential for your body to function. Many of our organs, including our brain, skin, and kidneys, require water. Therefore, it is important for … read more

I think I have trichotillomania. When I was 12 years old, I started pulling my hair out of my head to the point where I developed a bald spot. My parents are both doctors, but I don’t think they know what trichotillomania is because they’ve noticed, but haven’t really done anything to help me. I am really insecure about it…help!

Posted July 7, 2020 under Ask Us.

Glad you wrote us about this problem because it happens to lots of other youth who may have similar questions. Trichotillomania (trik-o-till-o-MAY-nee-uh) (TTM), also called the “hair pulling disorder,” is … read more

I can masturbate OK, but when I use lube or lotion on my head it gets very sensitive and extremely uncomfortable, and because of it I’m not able to ejaculate. How can I fix this?

Posted July 3, 2020 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question. Lots of people have questions about masturbation. Using a lubricant can make masturbation more comfortable and enjoyable. For starters there are 3 general types of lubricant … read more

I’m a 17 year old, and I just had a doctor’s appointment where my doctor did a physical exam and did a testicle exam. Do doctors make you masturbate in front of them or do something similar?

Posted June 30, 2020 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question. Getting an annual physical exam is an important part of taking care of your health. A doctor will typically do a testicular exam during an annual … read more

My girlfriend and I had oral sex for the first time. She freaked out because she said my stuff smelled like bleach, so she spit it out. Is that a normal smell? This is how mine always smells.

Posted June 25, 2020 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question. Many people have questions about oral sex. Oral sex is any contact between someone’s mouth, lips, and/or tongue with another person’s genitals. Everyone’s genitals and genital … read more

How safe is it to use ride-share services?

Posted June 24, 2020 under Ask Us.

We are glad you want to know more about ride-share services! Ride-share services are companies (like Uber and LYFT) that allow you to order a ride using an app on … read more

I am in anorexia recovery right now. I am scared that I am going to lose control and gain too much weight because of my metabolism and not eating anything. Will my metabolism speed up and burn enough calories as I recover?

Posted June 22, 2020 under Ask Us.

Thank you for asking this question. When anyone restricts food intake for an extended period of time, the body’s metabolism responds by slowing down because the body needs to conserve … read more

How safe is it to jog in the dark?

Posted June 19, 2020 under Ask Us.

It is great that you are interested in jogging and want to learn about how to run safely. Jogging has many positive benefits on physical and mental health. Running outside … read more

I’m not a vegetarian. I eat chicken rarely, and I sometimes drink milk, but I don’t have any other source of protein. How do I get protein in my diet?

Posted June 18, 2020 under Ask Us.

Great question! Protein is really important to eat because it helps build bones and muscles. It acts as a building block for enzymes, hormones, and other body chemicals that are … read more