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
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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
I am a 14 year old boy and I’ve had a girlfriend for 2 months. So far we’ve only kissed. Do we have to have sex?
Having sex is a very personal, individual thing. It can be fun and exciting but it can also be scary and upsetting, especially if you are not ready. Age 14 … read more
I watch porn when I masturbate. I’m straight but I also watch gay porn. Does this mean I’m gay, straight or bisexual?
What you enjoy watching in terms of porn may or may not match up to who you are sexually attracted to. The teen years are a time of getting to … read more
I’m 17 and I’ve been taking ADHD medication for years, but I only take it on school days. Is that ok? Sometimes I feel stressed out and emotional when I don’t take it. Should I take it every day?
Many people take medication to help them with their ADHD symptoms. Some people take the medicine once a day or several times a day. Other people take it only on … read more
I sweat a lot. Any tips to avoid sweating?
Most teens will notice that their sweat glands are working overtime. That’s because millions of sweat glands become super active during puberty. The most active sweat glands are located under … read more
I always feel anxious, but don’t know why. Whenever I am around this girl I really like, my anxiety levels rise even more. Why is this?
Early teens tend to be very unsure of themselves and often feel awkward around others, especially when they feel an attraction. The more you practice smiling and saying “hey” when … read more
Can precum make a girl pregnant?
“Precum” is the clear fluid that typically leaks out of the penis before a male ejaculates. The medical word for this fluid is called “pre-ejaculate.” Pre-ejaculate fluid often contains sperm and … read more
I get a really painful burning sensation throughout my whole penis when I ejaculate. What might be causing this?
It is common for guys to have mild irritation of their urethra, called “urethritis” (where pee leaves the body) from time to time which may be caused from frequent masturbation, … read more
Is it good to take a whey protein? Because I what to build a physical fit body…I need some help.
Whey protein is one of two proteins found in milk; the other protein is called Casein. While protein is important for muscle building, it does not need to come from … read more