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
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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.
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?
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?
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.
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
Hey I’m 16 and I have started growing facial hair, body hair and have lots of pubic hair but my penis is only 4 inches erect about 3 flaccid, is this normal or should I talk to my doctor?
Thanks for your question. Congrats on wanting to make sure your body is healthy. There are lots of things that can affect penis length such as whether it’s flaccid or … read more
I have a hard time maintaining an erection when I try to put on a condom, otherwise there’s no problem. The second I try to put one on, my penis becomes soft. What can I do?
Thanks for your question and congratulations for using condoms to prevent sexually transmitted infections and pregnancy! Some guys who have difficulty maintaining an erection with condom use may give up … read more
I shaved above my penis, and days later red and pus-filled bumps showed up, then some turned into scabs. Should I be concerned?
Thanks for your question! It sounds like you’ve had a skin reaction from shaving, which is very common. The area around your genitals is very sensitive which may explain why … read more
How do I maintain hygiene of my penis after ejaculation?
Thanks for your question. It’s great that you care about your hygiene. In general, you should wash your penis with warm water and mild soap whenever you would wash the … read more
I’m 13 and I’ve grown a couple inches of back hair. Should I be concerned?
Thank you for your question. It is common for young men to develop back hair during puberty. During puberty your levels of certain hormones (including testosterone) increases. This leads to … read more