Young Men's Health
I am 16 years old. I have Idiopathic Short Stature and I’m a late bloomer. I have started to see some changes; testicle growth, pubic hair and voice cracks, yet my penis has seen little growth. When will it start to grow?Thank you for your question! It’s a very common one we hear, and it’s very normal to be curious about this topic. First, for those who may not know, “Idiopathic … read more
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Is it safe for me to have sex with my girlfriend after her period? I’m likely to use a condom because I always do. Are there any chances of her getting pregnant? I’m kinda nervous.
It’s great that you use condoms when you have sex! Condoms lower your risk of getting and/or spreading most sexually transmitted diseases! Condoms also help to prevent pregnancy but they … read more
My height is 6 ft and my weight is less than 60 kilos (about 132 pounds). How can I get healthy body?
It’s great that your goal is to have a healthy body! There is a big range of ‘normal’ body types in the world—some people are healthy at a skinnier weight, … read more
I haven’t had sex yet, but I ejaculate every day. Will I run out of semen?
Masturbation is not harmful and it will not affect your body’s ability to make semen (the fluid that the sperm is in) or sperm, so you won’t “run out.” In … read more
I’m 16 years old and while I was playing cricket with my friends I got hit in my testicles with a hard ball. My testicles turned black and blue and I am having trouble passing urine and having an erection. I also vomit if I eat anything. I don’t know how to tell my mom, please help.
Most contact sport injuries to a guy’s testicles are minor and the symptoms are temporary, however your symptoms are worrisome. You should see your medical provider right away. It may … read more
What affects my sperm count?
There are many different factors that can lower a guy’s sperm count, which in turn can affect his fertility (his ability to get a partner pregnant). These include the use … read more
How young is too young to have sex?
There is no “right age” to have sex because there is a lot to consider before you do. Some people may be emotionally ready to have sex before their peers … read more
I am 16 and have gotten a deeper voice, have pubic hair, and armpit hair. However I have had no growth in the penis, or testicles. Is this normal or should I seek help?
The changes to your voice and hair suggest that you have started to go through puberty. When guys hit puberty, a number of things happen in the body, usually starting with growth … read more
Should I be changing in front of my peers in the locker room? Cause I’m kinda embarrassed when people see me naked.
It may help you to know that many boys feel the same way you do, especially at your age when boys are different in their physical development. Some boys have … read more
Recently I have stopped experiencing emotions and am having weird and scary thoughts. I am not experiencing any guilt. My friends think I am getting really manipulative. Is something wrong with me?
It sounds like you are noticing some changes in how you think, feel and behave that worry you, and that your friends also notice some changes in you. Sometimes when … read more