Can you get bowel cancer at 13 years old?Colon cancer is very rare in children; however, anyone no matter what age who has chronic unexplained constipation (difficulty having bowel movements), abdominal distention (bloating of the belly) and bleeding from the … read more
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Why does the tip of my penis hurt? Is it because I’m young? Help!… I’m too scared to ask my parents.
Thank you for your question! There can be different reasons that cause the tip of your penis to hurt, no matter what your age is. One common cause, for example, … read more
I joined the gym 2 months ago to just be active. I thought I would get used to it but I absolutely hate going to the gym. Everyone suggests that I keep going but even thinking about having to go to the gym ruins my day. Is it a bad idea to give up?
Thanks for your question! Two months of trying out the gym seems like a sufficient amount of time to know if you like going or not. If you want to … read more
I barely feel full even after I eat. I don’t know if it’s because I’m burning more calories since I have a job so I’m on my feet all the time. I’m very worried to eat till I’m full because I’m scared, I’m going to gain lots of weight. What can I do?
There are a couple of different things that can affect how full you feel after you eat. Portion sizes: Do you think that you’re getting enough food? A very general … read more
I’m 14 and I don’t know if I masturbate the right way, please help.
There is no right or wrong way to masturbate. If it feels pleasurable and isn’t hurting you, then you are doing it fine. In fact, like most things, it takes … read more
Does losing weight increase your penis size?
Thanks for your question! Losing weight does not increase your penis size; however, if you are overweight and lose extra body fat around your thighs and stomach, your penis may … read more
What natural substance can I use to cure pimples on my face?
Thank you for your question! While most teens (girls and guys) will have some kind of acne breakout during their teen years, it can be upsetting to have pimples. Taking … read more
I need to drink more water, but even a glass makes me so nauseous. I can only drink cold sodas and juices without feeling sick. How can I drink water without feeling queasy?
There a couple reasons why you may be feeling nauseous after drinking water. If you only drink after eating a meal, you may experience some nausea because you may be … read more
I’ve recently got into working out to build muscle and abs. Do I need to drink protein shakes or any other similar products to get any results? I’ve fixed my diet accordingly but I just want to know if I have to start drinking protein shakes, etc.
Thanks for your question! Protein shakes are not necessary for building muscle. The best way to build muscle and see the body composition changes you are looking for is to … read more
I masturbate very often, maybe 4 or 5 times a day. Is that normal? A lot of people in my grade seem to think that sexual stuff like that is weird, but I love the feeling. Should I do anything differently?
Thanks for your question. Masturbation is a normal and a natural way to learn about your body and what feels sexually satisfying. Generally, frequent masturbation isn’t harmful; however, your genitals … read more