Young Men's Health
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
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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
It seems like no matter how much water I drink, I’m still thirsty. I can’t go anywhere without a bottle of water, and I drink over 3 liters of water a day. Is there something wrong with me?
Thirst is your body’s way of telling you that you need to replace fluids to prevent dehydration. You may become thirsty after eating salty or processed foods or after exercising. … read more
How can I get better at not taking small situations and making them a big problem for no reason? It’s really getting in the way of my relationships.
This is a seemingly simple question, but actually is complicated. Chances are that there are many reasons that small situations become big, and also reasons that situations can seem small … read more
I cannot retract my foreskin very far (a cm maybe) and when I do it squishes the head of my penis. Should I be worried and what treatment should I look for (I would prefer not to go to a doctor).
Circumcised males should be able to retract or pull back their foreskin easily so they can clean their penis (always remember to rinse any soap from your penis before pulling … read more
What is sexuality and sexual orientation?
Sexuality is not just about “sex” and certain body parts that are associated with males and females. Sexuality includes sexual orientation, such as who a person is attracted to and … read more
I really want to have sex with my partner. It’s both of our first times. Pregnancy protection aside, do we need to protect from STDs if we are both virgins? Could we get an STD from each other if neither of us have ever had the chance to get them?
Protecting against sexually transmitted infections (otherwise known as STDs or STIs) is very important when having sex, even if you are confident that it is your partner’s first time as … read more