Young Men's Health
I can’t go to sleep. I’ve tried teas, meditation, music, worry dolls and just about anything else I could think of. Falling asleep between 12:30-4:00 is common for me, and once I do fall asleep it’s only for just over an hour. What can I do?Thanks for your question! Not being able to sleep well is frustrating for sure. You may have already realized that lack of sleep makes it harder to focus which can … read more
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How many places in your body can hair grow?
Hair typically grows on a person’s head but also anywhere on the body except the lips, palms of the hands and the bottom of the feet. Our genes (that are … read more
Can you get sick if you go outside with wet hair?
Many of us have been told that if we go outside with wet hair, we’ll get sick; however, this is just a myth (not true). Since colds are caused by … read more
How much time should I set aside for my girlfriend without coming across as clingy?
Having a relationship can be confusing, especially in your teens. One of the signs of a good relationship is for you and your girlfriend to talk and see how well … read more
What do I do if I have had yellowish semen for two days in a row and some yellowish chunks in it?
Thanks for your question. Normal seminal fluid is a cloudy white color so when it changes color most guys will notice a difference. Since you’ve had yellow discharge with some … read more
I have chronic anxiety, a poor appetite and low grades which I feel are due to my low self-esteem. How do I overcome this?
It sounds like you have some things you are worried about and your worries are affecting a number of areas of your life. If you can get help for your … read more
I have little bumps on the head of my penis, but they don’t hurt or cause any problems or anything. They are my skin color. I haven’t had sexual intercourse. What are these bumps and can I do anything to get rid of them?
Thank you for your question! It can be stressful when you notice something about your body that wasn’t there before, especially in your genital area, but it’s a really good … read more
Now that colds and flu are starting to spread around school, a lot of my classmates are getting sick. How can I keep myself healthy when I’m surrounded by germs?
Congratulations on being proactive about your health! It may seem like getting a cold is unavoidable when people around you are coughing and sneezing; however, there are measures you can … read more
When I’m stressed, I just want to go back to being little, when there wasn’t work to do and all I had to do was play. How can I get over feeling so nostalgic?
Life can get stressful for all of us at times. As we get older, it seems like there is more to do and everything is more complicated. The teen years … read more
I’m gay and had protected anal sex as the “bottom” and unprotected oral sex with a new partner two days ago. I’m planning on getting tested for STDs for the first time. How long should I wait before getting tested, and what should I expect?
The timing for getting tested depends on the type of sexually transmitted infection (STI, also called STD). For chlamydia and gonorrhea, you can get tested as soon as one week … read more