Young Men's Health
I was having sex with a girl, I didn’t have a condom on, I only had on my underwear so did she. Our underwear got pretty damp, and I was wondering can she get pregnant? I didn’t ejaculate.This is a really common question. Pregnancy almost always happens when sperm (either cum or pre-cum) gets into the vagina during vaginal sex (penis in the vagina). If some sperm … read more
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I spend a lot of time texting with my friends. Is it possible to be addicted to texting?
Texting is a great way to keep in touch with friends and family, but since it is a less intimate form of communication, there can be drawbacks. You may feel … read more
I had sex with my girlfriend during her menstruation period. We used a male condom and weeks later I developed a cough. Rumor has it that it’s connected to what we did and that the cough never stops and has no cure. Could this be true?
Thanks for your question and congrats on using condoms when you have sex! There are many “rumors” and myths about sex. This is a rumor. There is no particular danger … read more
Is it bad if I don’t usually have an erection and if it’s highly rare for one to occur?
Not getting an erection is only “bad” if you are trying to have one and experience difficulty. Having an erection involves more than just a guy’s penis. The brain, nerves, … read more
Does meeting someone on Tinder increase my chances or risk of getting STDs?
I’m 19 and going off to college in the fall. A bunch of my friends are on Tinder and I am too. But I have not met with anyone and … read more
When will I grow noticeable stubble?
“Stubble,” or hair growth on the face, is due to several factors: the number of hair follicles on the face and neck (usually genetically determined) and the presence of the … read more
Last week me and my gf had intercourse, during the time secretion of watery discharge from my sperm made her vagina wet. Now she is suffering from stomach pain and slight vaginal pain. Could this be a symptom of pregnancy?
It sounds like some of your sperm got into her vagina. If so, it is definitely possible she could be pregnant. To find out, it would be smart to get … read more
Is it normal to have trouble peeing when you have an erection?
Great question—yes, it is very normal. In fact, most men can’t urinate while erect—there is a muscle which typically closes off the tube where urine comes out while the penis … read more
My mom made a new rule that if I want to keep my Facebook and Instagram accounts, I have to add her as a friend and let her follow my posts, but I don’t really want to. What should I do?
It is hard to let parents into your social media life, especially when they change from less restrictive to more restrictive rules. Your mom probably made the decision because she … read more
What is pelvic inflammatory disease?
PID is a serious infection usually caused by sexually transmitted infections. It can cause problems for women including chronic pain and difficulty getting pregnant (infertility). It’s important to prevent spreading … read more
