Young Men's Health
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
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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
How do I keep my body strong?
Great question! You can keep your body strong by eating nutritious foods, exercising regularly, and getting enough sleep. Strength training is another way to become stronger, lessen the chance of … read more
I have started to notice a lot of hair around my penis. It has become very thick and I don’t like it. Is there a safe way to get rid of it?
If you don’t like the look or feel of your pubic hair, there are some safe ways to remove it. Trimming the hair is the easiest and most affordable way to change … read more
Hi, I just had a circumcision 3 weeks ago. The stitches all came out and it looks like it’s healing well. But I have one concern; the cut skin has attached itself to all around my shaft. Is this normal, will it detach?
During a circumcision the foreskin is pulled down so you can see the tip of the penis. The foreskin is then trimmed and the edges are attached to the shaft … read more
When will my penis stop growing in size? At what age will I know the size of my penis will no longer change?
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 just turned 13 and I have lots of armpit hair unlike everyone else in my grade. I am embarrassed without a shirt around them and I have to go swimming in gym where everyone will see my pits. Do you have any suggestions about how I can get over this fear or an easy way to get rid of my armpit hair?
Puberty usually starts when a young man is about 12 years old, so your development is right on schedule! Armpit hair is completely natural so it is a personal decision … read more
I’ve noticed lately my semen is a different color like a brownish yellow. I feel fine I just think something’s wrong.
Semen is typically white-grayish in color but it may appear yellow at times since urine passes through the same tube (urethra) that semen passes through. Brown colored semen suggests old … read more
How does chlamydia get in a man’s body? Does it go through the penis or through the skin? How exactly does it get in a man’s body?
Chlamydia typically enters a man’s body through his penis or mouth during unprotected sex with an infected partner. It can be passed through vaginal, anal, and oral sex. It can … read more