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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?

Posted December 16, 2019 under Ask Us.

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?

Posted December 6, 2019 under Ask Us.

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?

Posted November 29, 2019 under Ask Us.

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?

Posted November 19, 2019 under Ask Us.

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?

Posted November 13, 2019 under Ask Us.

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

My parents recently separated because my father had an affair. I love my dad but I am angry with him at the same time. I’m not sure how to deal with my feelings. What should I do?

Posted November 1, 2019 under Ask Us.

It sounds like you’re going through a really difficult time. It also seems like you may be having some conflicting feelings and that is completely understandable given your situation. Your … read more

I’m 14 and when I first started having wet dreams, I noticed there was a purple ring around my penis. I’d like to know if this is normal for my age and if you can get it from having wet dreams.

Posted October 21, 2019 under Ask Us.

Thank you for your question! It is very normal for a person’s penis to have some color changes, such as lines of purplish-red, during times of arousal or anytime when … read more

Hi, I’ve been addicted to masturbation since I was 11 years old. Please tell me the effect on my health and how can I control it?

Posted October 16, 2019 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question!  Masturbation is normal and the most natural way to learn about your body and what feels sexually satisfying. It is also a way to relieve stress. However, there … read more

Does sleeping nude increase your chance of a wet dream?

Posted October 2, 2019 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question! Wet dreams usually happen when a guy has a sexually arousing dream during the REM (rapid eye movement) phase of sleep.  During this time, it’s natural … read more

I feel that I am extremely nervous this year. I will suddenly feel overwhelmed by school, the prospect of college, or something in the news (particularly school shootings) and my stomach will feel sick and I can’t stop shaking. What should I do?

Posted September 30, 2019 under Ask Us.

Sometimes people think that teenagers don’t have much to be worried or anxious about. However, as you have pointed out there are many important challenges that teens face. There are … read more