Thank you for your question! It is perfectly normal not to have a circumcised penis. All boys are born with foreskin that covers the tip of their penis. Circumcision doesn’t … read more
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Hey, I’m really concerned about my penis size. I’ve had all of the signs of puberty so far but my penis is only about 6 inches when erect. I am concerned that it won’t grow to a normal size. Please help.
Thanks for your question! Studies have show that the average adult penis size is between 5 and 6 inches when fully erect, as measured from the lowest portion of the … read more
There’s a strong funny smell coming from my genital area and I think it’s coming from my pubes, but I’m scared to shave. I’ve tried using creams, powder, and deodorant but nothing works! I clean good down there every morning in the shower.
Thank you for your question! It can definitely be very frustrating if you have an odor coming from your genital area that doesn’t seem to go away even with good … read more
I have had wet dreams for the last three nights. Is this normal?
It is completely normal to have wet dreams every day. Other guys have them a couple of times a week or just once in a while or not at all. … read more
My doctor said that my penis has scar tissue from circumcision and said he will have to surgically remove it. Why do I have to get this surgery done? What are the risks if something goes wrong? Please help me.
Thank you for your question. It is hard to answer your specific questions not knowing all the details. However, it is normal to be scared whenever you don’t know what … read more
Does whether or not boys pee standing up and/or use urinals have anything to do with puberty? When I was in middle school, all boys used the stalls and peed sitting down, but when I entered high school, I found that every boy used the urinals but me.
Many boys learn to pee while sitting and continue to do so as teens and adults even when urinals are an option. It can be a cultural preference or just … read more
My girlfriend and I have been having anal sex–because of religious reasons, we are saving ourselves for marriage. This has been happening for maybe 3 months. She has had some serious stomach pains recently… could she be pregnant? Please help.
Thanks for your question. It is difficult to know if your girlfriend could be pregnant or whether she is having “serious” stomach issues due to a complication of anal sex … read more
Is it safe to ejaculate in my underwear?
Thank you for your question. Many guys wonder about this, so you are not alone. The good news is there are no health risks to ejaculating in your underwear. The … read more
My parents are divorced and I hadn’t talked to my dad for several years. He just died. I don’t really know how to feel, and I don’t feel anything in particular. Is this normal?
Thank you for your question. It is perfectly normal to feel the way you do, particularly if you did not have close relationship with your dad. However, you may experience … read more
What is cum?
Thanks for your question! Cum is a slang word for the liquid that “comes” out of a guy’s penis when he ejaculates. The real name for this fluid is called, … read more