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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

Can laser treatment remove PPP forever?

Posted January 30, 2019 under Ask Us.

Thank you for your question! For anyone who has never heard the term PPP… it stands for ‘pearly penile papules‘ and it is a common skin condition of the penis. PPP are a small … read more

I eat a pretty well-rounded diet, not too much junk. I was wondering if I should still take a multivitamin?

Posted January 28, 2019 under Ask Us.

Good question! As long as you are eating plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and dairy then you likely do not need to take a multivitamin. However, if you are … read more

I’m 15 and have shown all signs of puberty like body hair and a deepened voice. But my penis still hasn’t grown, or at least it doesn’t look like it has. Is there still hope or should I seek medical help?

Posted January 23, 2019 under Ask Us.

It is difficult to know exactly when your penis will stop growing. During puberty, a young man’s testicles begin to grow larger, followed by the penis. On average the penis … read more

I masturbate and I don’t want my parents to notice. Should I ejaculate in my underwear, a sock or use a towel? I know it’s considered OK but I still don’t want them to know. Please help.

Posted January 15, 2019 under Ask Us.

 Thanks for your question! It’s great that you realize that it’s normal to masturbate. It may be difficult to imagine but your parents probably assume that you masturbate because they … read more

My one right testicle is very small and right one is very big, and it also causes pain in the left part of my stomach. What I should do?

Posted January 9, 2019 under Ask Us.

Thank you for your question, it’s always a good idea to ask questions when you notice changes in your body or things you find concerning! It is not unusual for most young men … read more