Young Men's Health
I just started shaving and I was wondering how often I should change the razor blade? Also, should I be moisturizing afterwards?It’s difficult to know exactly how many days or weeks your razor blade will last as this depends on many factors such as whether your razor is disposable or not, … read more
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I have found that there are several small bumps on my left testicle. They are inside the scrotum. Should I be concerned?
Anytime you notice something different about your body such as bumps, lumps, rashes, etc. you should make an appointment with your health care provider to get checked out. Small bumps … read more
Why have I been losing my appetite? I’m not sick or anything, I eat, but not as much as I usually do.
There are certain times when you may be less hungry than usual such as when you are sick, when you are less active or when you are feeling down. Your … read more
Is there a way I can get my hearing better without hearing aids?
Treatment options for hearing loss depend on the cause and whether the impairment is temporary or permanent. Hearing loss can be caused by exposure to loud sounds, ear infections, mild respiratory illnesses, medications, … read more
It’s been almost 4 months since I had surgery for testicular torsion and I still have pain occasionally on both my testicles. I can still feel stitches within my scrotum. Is this normal in the recovery process?
Surgery for testicular torsion involves untwisting the “spermatic” cord inside the affected testicle and then placing stitches around both testicles to repair the twisted one and prevent torsion from happening … read more
I am having trouble finding a way to go to sleep earlier. Is there a way to sleep earlier than normal, or do I have to gradually go to sleep earlier?
It’s great that you are trying to get more sleep! Teens need an average of about 9 hours of sleep every night. Getting more sleep can improve your concentration and … read more
My nipples are always soft and flat and not straight and erect. Why?
Nipple size, shape, color and whether they are flat, inverted or erect vary from guy to guy and woman to woman. Basically, no two nipples are exactly the same even … read more
I am 16 but still I don’t have a beard but all of my friends do. I feel embarrassed with them. So what should I do? Please help me. It sounds funny but it’s a serious concern for me.
Even though you may know that all guys go through puberty at their own pace, it can still be frustrating if you feel your friends are developing faster than you. … read more
My foreskin is stuck to my penis. What should I do?
For uncircumcised males, the foreskin usually covers the head of the penis (the glans). During childhood the opening of the foreskin is too tight to pull back to expose the … read more
What does it mean if I have pain in my left testicle and pelvic area?
A man’s testicles are very sensitive so even a minor trauma can cause discomfort. There can be many reasons for your pain. The pain can be coming from your left … read more