Young Men's Health
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
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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
My friend just told me they’re gender fluid. I love them, no matter what, but I’m finding it hard to switch from “she” to “they” all the time and will make mistakes by accident. I don’t want them to feel bad, so how can I get better?
It’s important that you are honoring your friend’s wish to use a different pronoun, and it’s normal that you sometimes make mistakes. Pronoun use is very much a habit for … read more
My girlfriend and I had sex but I didn’t ejaculate but I may have had semen on my penis. Today she got her period (thankfully). Is there a chance her period could only last for a day and somehow be pregnant? Does having a period 100% mean she is not pregnant?
If a woman has vaginal bleeding, it does not 100% mean that she is not pregnant, but it is less likely. Many women can have periods that come more or … read more
My semen is white but yesterday I was punched in the testicles two times and today I ejaculated and had little tiny streaks that looked like blood in my semen. Is this normal?
It isn’t normal to have blood in your semen however an injury to the testicles might cause blood in your semen, urine (pee) or both for a short amount of … read more
What can I do to deal with groin itch?
The treatment for itchiness in the groin area depends on what’s causing it. Various things can cause itchiness such as: skin irritation, an allergic reaction, lice (crabs), genital herpes, and … read more
I saw blood in the toilet after I went to the bathroom…is that normal?
1. Blood after having a bowel movement– If you see a small amount of bright red blood either in the toilet or on the paper after wiping, this could mean … read more
I’ve researched about my penis and I’ve found out that I have PPP (pearly penile papules). Should I go see a doctor about this? And what type of doctor? I’m nervous telling my parents that we need to see one and I’m nervous about actually seeing the doctor, what should I do?
It’s normal to feel worried if you notice small bumps on your penis. It is possible that you have a condition called pearly penile papules (PPP), which is normal and … read more
I’m 13 and ALL of my friends have hit puberty except me and it’s really embarrassing! When will I?!
Puberty is the transition from being a teenage to becoming an adult. Everyone goes through it but it starts at different times for everyone. It can start at 10 for … read more