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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.

Posted May 22, 2019 under Ask Us.

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.

Posted May 20, 2019 under Ask Us.

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?

Posted May 17, 2019 under Ask Us.

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?

Posted May 14, 2019 under Ask Us.

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?

Posted May 2, 2019 under Ask Us.

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

I ate a lot of raw cookie dough, and I just found out that it can make you sick. Will I get sick? Please help!

Posted May 1, 2019 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question. Our dietitians have weighed in. The reason that raw cookie dough can make a person sick is because most dough contains eggs and eating raw eggs … read more

I’m 15 and my parents fight ALL the time and it really upsets me. I’ve seen them growing apart over the years and it seems like they want to get a divorce but they’re staying together for me and my sister. How do I tell them that it’s okay to split up?

Posted April 25, 2019 under Ask Us.

Thank you for your question! It can definitely be upsetting if your parents are fighting all the time. There can be different reasons why some parents continue to live together … read more

Can gay people get any STIs when they have anal sex if both partners don’t have any STIs?

Posted April 19, 2019 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question! If you and your partner have tested negative for STIs/HIV and not had unprotected sex with other partners after getting tested, then technically you would not … read more

I had sex with my girlfriend and didn’t cum, but she’s late and IDK what to do?

Posted April 15, 2019 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question. This is a common concern, actually. The truth is, even if you didn’t ejaculate, have an orgasm or “cum”, “precum or pre-ejaculate” could have still leaked out … read more

After I have PE or team sports, I smell really bad. I have a PE shirt to change into, I put deodorant on before and after the class starts and I take showers everyday but sometimes while in class I randomly start to sweat. What can I do so I don’t smell bad?

Posted April 11, 2019 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question! This is a question we hear a lot from kids your age, so rest assured you’re not alone in your concern! Most likely, the reason that … read more