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I wash my penis every day but for the last two weeks I see a “white layer” when I pull back my foreskin and it’s itchy. Is this a problem?

Posted April 8, 2019 under Ask Us.

Thank you for your question! It’s great that you practice good hygiene and wash your penis every day. Guys who are not circumcised need to take an extra step when … read more

I’ve been trimming unwanted hairs with mini scissors. Is this healthy?

Posted April 3, 2019 under Ask Us.

Trimming unwanted hair with a proper tool such as good quality mini scissors (that are not dull) is perfectly safe as long as you’re careful not to cut your skin. ​

What are some good exercises to do in my room? I get too self-conscious about anyone watching me or going to the gym. What do I do if I want to start getting buff as well?

Posted April 1, 2019 under Ask Us.

Body weight exercises are your best friend for a home workout. Start with a warm-up that includes jumping jacks, high knees, and butt kicks. Some effective leg exercises include squats, … read more

Is it harmful to masturbate every day?

Posted March 25, 2019 under Ask Us.

Thanks for asking this question. Masturbating every day has no harmful physical or emotional effects. This is true whether or not you ejaculate (cum.)  In fact, there are many positive … read more

Whenever I cum, my penis hurts really bad. I’m too scared to tell my parents. Please help!

Posted March 14, 2019 under Ask Us.

Thank you for sharing your question, we know how hard it can be to ask about such sensitive topics as this one! From time to time, guys can experience some irritation or … read more

I like to work out but afterwards my body shakes. I was wondering what food I can eat after a workout to help prevent shaking and refuel my body?

Posted March 7, 2019 under Ask Us.

It’s great that you like to work out! If your body is shaking after your workout, it may mean you are experiencing muscle fatigue (aka your muscles are tired). During … read more

I’m a bi male and plan to possibly have sexual relations with a guy, and I’m afraid of getting HIV/AIDS. When I turn 18, would PrEP be a good idea?

Posted February 26, 2019 under Ask Us.

Thank you for your question. It’s great that you are being proactive about your sexual health! As you may know, PrEP stands for Pre-exposure prophylaxis. It is a pill that … read more

I had sex with my girl for the first time. I didn’t use a condom but no ejaculation occurred. Afterwards, she took an emergency contraception pill just to be safe. What are the chances something could go wrong like pregnancy?

Posted February 11, 2019 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question. Whenever you have unprotected sex there is a chance that the pregnancy or a sexually transmitted infection (STI) could happen. In your situation, you and your … read more

I have trichotillomania and I pull my hair all the time without even thinking about it. My mom gets frustrated about it but I tell her I cannot help it. Any advice on how to stop my hair pulling?

Posted February 5, 2019 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question. Trichotillomania is also called the “hair pulling disorder”. People with this condition have a strong, uncontrollable urge to pull out their own hair from their head … read more

My cum is crystal clear and despite months of trying, my girlfriend can’t get pregnant. It has always been clear and not white. I read this could be due to low sperm count. Do I need to undergo fertility tests or is clear ejaculation normal?

Posted February 4, 2019 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question. Pre-ejaculate (pre-cum) that is released before a guy climaxes is often clear. However, ejaculate or semen (cum) that’s released during orgasm is typically thick, whitish, gray … read more