Young Men's Health
I get headaches every day, should I be worried?Most people get headaches once in a while but it’s not normal to have a headache every day. Make an appointment with your primary care provider to get checked. In … read more
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I hear a lot about stuff that reduces sperm levels, especially compression shorts (bike shorts). I wear them a lot because I play a lot of sports. Will this affect my sperm levels?
The short answer is this: wearing tight shorts could possibly reduce your sperm level or count but it is only temporary. The testicles are making more sperm all the time … read more
I am 22 and I have swollen nipples…should I be concerned??
Swelling under your nipples, or a “breast”-like appearance to the chest, is common in young men as they go through puberty. This is called “gynecomastia,” and usually is due to the normal changes … read more
The other day I wore a shirt that was deemed “inappropriate” by my parents. I felt fine wearing it. To what extent must I dress appropriately?
Your parents are likely trying to protect you from sending the wrong message about yourself. They may not be in tune with the style of your age group, but they … read more
Does lactose-free milk have the same amount of calcium and vitamins that regular milk has? I’m not lactose intolerant but I heard that lactose-free milk is better for you. Do you have any tips or should I stick to dairy products to avoid not getting enough calcium or other nutrients?
The short answer is that unless you are lactose intolerant or have an allergy to dairy, there is no reason to avoid cow’s milk. Other forms of “milk” such as … read more
How can I understand politics and the news more? How can I tell if it is real or fake news?
You are not alone in trying to figure out whether news is real or fake—a recent study found that that a lot of teens have trouble telling the difference between … read more
I sweat a lot when I work out. Should I drink more water?
Sweating is normal and it helps to regulate your body’s temperature but if you lose too much water (from sweating and not drinking enough while you’re active), you can become … read more
I am a virgin but I really want to have sex with my girlfriend. I am able to become hard when I watch porn, masturbate or think of my girlfriend in a sexual way, but when she is there in person, it’s like my body won’t work. Please help.
Having trouble getting or keeping an erection is a common concern among guys and is sometimes referred to as “performance anxiety,” which reinforces the notion that sex is like the … read more
I’m 15 years old and I know I have hit puberty because of my deepening voice, pubic hair, hair on chest and face, but if I masturbate nothing comes out and I’m afraid that I’m sterile. All my friends claim to ejaculate.
Young men usually enter puberty between age 9-11. The first things to happen are growth of the testicles (balls) and the development of pubic and other body hair. This is … read more
I would like to get some sort of estimate of how tall I will be. I just turned 15 and I am 5’8. My Mum is 5’5, my Dad is 6’3 and my sister who is 18 is 5’7. I’m not sure if this relevant but I have big hands and feet and reasonably broad shoulders.
There is no method to determine a person’s height that is 100% accurate. Your adult height is controlled mostly by your genes (the traits that you receive from your parents/family … read more