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I’m almost always tired throughout the day and at school, but usually have trouble going to sleep at night. I’ll just get to bed and be awake still for hours. How do I go to sleep faster? Do things like taking melatonin supplements help?

Posted February 21, 2020 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question. There are lots of things can affect sleep including loud noises, bright lights, stress, and recent physical activity. Some people also can have a tough time … read more

Every time I make out with my girlfriend I ejaculate. This has been a problem for years now. And sometimes even if we cuddle I ejaculate. What is going on?

Posted February 7, 2020 under Ask Us.

Congrats on wanting to make sure your body is healthy. The amount of time between stimulation and when you ejaculate is considered your ejaculatory latency time. Ejaculatory latency time can … read more

I’m 15 turning 16, and when I have an erection my foreskin doesn’t go back. Is this a problem or will it go away when I’m older?

Posted January 31, 2020 under Ask Us.

Congrats on wanting to make sure you’re healthy. This is a common question. Sometimes your foreskin can go back (or retract) on its own when you have an erection. If … read more

How is fast food bad for people?

Posted January 29, 2020 under Ask Us.

Great question! We try to encourage people not to think of food as “good” or “bad” because those are not qualities that food can really have (unless you are allergic … read more

I can’t seem to get an erection, is that normal?

Posted January 24, 2020 under Ask Us.

Congrats on wanting to make sure your body is healthy. To get an erection, lots of things need to work together: Good blood flow to your penis Good nerve signaling … read more

I’m 14 and I am uncircumcised. I’m having trouble pulling my foreskin down, and recently the top of my foreskin has become red and sore. I researched and it said to clean the white smegma but I can’t clean it because i can’t retract my foreskin… help!

Posted January 17, 2020 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question. You are right, it is important for males who are not circumcised to be able to pull back their foreskin. Sometimes you can get smegma, which … read more

How can I overcome panic attacks? I’m a usually nervous person, but three panic attacks in two months seems like a lot and I don’t want my friends or my parents to know.

Posted January 15, 2020 under Ask Us.

Hello, and thank you for asking this very important question! Panic attacks can be very scary and overwhelming, and you deserve to have some relief. They may occur when a … read more

My penis hasn’t grown, I have little pubic hair, no facial hair, I am very short, and my voice hasn’t broken… why haven’t I gone though puberty correctly?

Posted January 14, 2020 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question and congrats on wanting to make sure you’re healthy. Lots of different things can influence puberty, including genetics and nutrition. While everyone can go through puberty … read more

I am a 13 year old male, and one of my nipples is maturing while the other one is staying the same. Should I be concerned or will it take time?

Posted January 8, 2020 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question. During puberty, your body changes in lots of different ways. Sometimes this can mean that one nipple can grow faster than the other. They should become … read more

I am 13 years old. I have a medium amount of pubic hair. If I was going to shave it would I use a razor or a pair of specialized scissors? If I shaved it, would it grow back, and if so how long would it take? This has always confused me. Please.

Posted December 24, 2019 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question. Many teens and young adults have questions about their pubic hair and its removal. While there are many options on how to remove your pubic hair, … read more