Young Men's Health
I can’t sit still sometimes. I move the same way over and over again, like a character in a video game. What is this and how do I stop it?“Akathisia” is the medical word that describes a person who has motor restlessness and as a result, there is a need to move about constantly. “Hyperactivity” is another word to … read more
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I am male and I started puberty 2 years ago, and lately I noticed that my voice can’t reach the middle-high notes when singing or humming. Instead, there is a period of silence and random pitched sounds coming from my vocal cords. Is this normal? If so, when will I be able to get back to those notes again?
During puberty the “voice box” (medical term= larynx) gets bigger and the “voice cords” become longer. This is normal and happens to both girls and guys but the temporary voice … read more
Why is it important to know the facts about reproduction?
Most people think of “reproduction” in terms of “human” reproduction, or the continued existence of our species. It’s important to know how humans can “reproduce” or make babies so that … read more
When I sit down for a long time, (ex. long road trips, sitting for exams, long classes) I get a short erection that goes away after a few minutes. But it’s very distracting every time it happens and kind of embarrassing. Is there a tip to prevent them or reduce the frequency?
Having unexpected erections, especially during puberty, is totally normal. They usually happen when a guy thinks about something sexual but they can happen for any other reason too. Unexpected erections … read more
In the last 4 days I have noticed hard white stuff on the head of my penis. My foreskin feels tight when I am erect and it is itchy and burns. My pee hole is always red and burning. What can I do?
Your symptoms suggest that you may have a sexually transmitted infection (STI) but only your health care provider can tell for sure. Symptoms vary with each STI but typically they … read more
I met this girl I really like, but I’m afraid to tell her because I’m a really shy person. I’m okay talking with most girls, but she’s different. Help!
It’s normal to feel shy around your crush because you care about what they think. You can start a conversation by finding something you have in common. Are you in … read more
I started to flow my stuff when I was about 10 years old. I’m 13 now and the amount of sperm that comes out hasn’t increased. Is there anything odd about this?
This sounds totally normal. Young men usually start ejaculating 2 years after they begin to develop pubic hair. The liquid that comes out is actually called semen and each ejaculation of … read more
I have wet dreams every day. Is this normal and how can I stop them?
It is completely normal to have wet dreams every day. Other guys have them a couple of times a week or just once in a while or not at all. … read more
Is it safe to use Q-tips to clean my ears?
The American Academy of Otolaryngologists (doctors who specialize in conditions of the eyes, ears, nose and throat) say that: cotton tipped swabs such as “Q-tips” should NEVER be used to … read more
There is this one girl who I can’t stop thinking about. I found out that my friends want to have sex with their crushes. But I genuinely don’t want to have sex with the person I like. I think that would be plain awkward. I’m 13. Is something wrong with me?
There is nothing wrong with you. It’s normal for some guys to want to have sex with their crush but it is also normal not to feel that way. Guys … read more