Young Men's Health
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
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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
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