Young Men's Health
I have been diagnosed with mono and my Doctor does not want me to take any Tylenol or Advil or aspirin for my fever. I do not know why. I have a fever. Can you advise?That does seem strange response and makes me think I’m missing part of the picture. Typically it is fine to use those medications with mono. I would ask your doctor … read more
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Someone from my high school committed suicide last week. I didn’t know her very well, but we were Facebook friends. Her posts were always so upbeat and happy, and I had no idea she was even depressed. What did I miss?
You may not have missed anything—it can be hard to truly “know” someone, especially when the only access you have to them is through social media, like Facebook. Because social … read more
I’ve had bumps on my penis since I was thirteen. Can you help me figure out what this might be?
They don’t really itch or hurt or anything. I thought they would go away after a while but they didn’t. I haven’t had money to go to a doctor and … read more
My testicles are different sizes (I can feel a large difference) but its never caused any problems for me. Will this be a problem in the future? Can it affect my sperm?
Most difference in testicle size is normal if there is nothing else wrong with the penis and testicles. One can usually be up to 25% larger then the other while … read more
I am 20 years old and have gone through puberty. I am taller, and my voice has changed but I have very little hair on my entire body. Is this normal?
There is a really wide range of “normal” body hair. It also changes a lot from one ethnicity to another. The first thing I would think about is how much … read more
I shaved my pubic hair at the base of my penis and most of the skin has become a crusty rash. This is now happening on my penis. I’ve never had sexual intercourse, so I’m not sure what the problem is!
Shaving can be really rough on delicate skin, including the skin around your genitals. This goes for both guys and girls. Although the best way to avoid shaving rashes is … read more
I just saw the movie Fifty Shades of Grey. Is the kind of relationship the two main characters have healthy?
No! Fifty Shades (both the book and movie) is full of examples of emotional abuse, including stalking (Christian uses a phone and computer to track and follow Anastasia), intimidation (Christian’s … read more
How come I always have an erection? It hardly goes away, I wake up with it and go to sleep with it, I always have to cover it up.
Erections are really common for guys when they’re going through puberty – morning, afternoon, nighttime, you name it! Why is this? The same hormone that causes you to grow taller, … read more
Is it bad to play multiplayer video games with my friends?
It’s great that you’re paying attention to how playing different games make you feel. Video games are a lot of fun because they engage you in a unique world, challenge … read more
Tell me about male condoms, they really confuse me. Help!
The male condom is a sheath (or covering) worn over the penis during intercourse. It prevents pregnancy by acting as a barrier, preventing semen from entering the vagina so the … read more