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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!

Posted April 15, 2015 under Ask Us.

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?

Posted April 8, 2015 under Ask Us.

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.

Posted April 1, 2015 under Ask Us.

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?

Posted March 25, 2015 under Ask Us.

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!

Posted March 18, 2015 under Ask Us.

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

I keep hearing that 1 in 6 sexually active adults has herpes, yet many people are asymptomatic and don’t even know they have it. How would they know they have it if they’ve never had symptoms??

Posted March 11, 2015 under Ask Us.

I go to the doctor every year for my usual physical, and never had blood work for herpes or any STD. It was never offered and my physician knows I’m … read more

I am 17 and only 5’4″. What can i do if I want to add inches to my height?

Posted March 5, 2015 under Ask Us.

Most males have finished growing in height by the age of 16-18. However, this depends on when you started puberty and your genetics (i.e. how tall your parents are). Your … read more

I haven’t had a wet dream yet. Am I unhealthy or weird? Is there something wrong with me? Why haven’t I had a wet dream yet?

Posted February 25, 2015 under Ask Us.

Thanks for bringing this up. A wet dream is when a teenage male has a dream which has sexual thoughts which leads them to ejaculation. Your body responds to a … read more

I think that I am depressed and I told my best friend, but I don’t know who else or how I should tell someone, or even what to do. Please help!!

Posted February 18, 2015 under Ask Us.

If you think you’re depressed, it can be helpful to talk to a friend, but it’s also very important to talk with a parent or an adult with whom you … read more

Is masturbation good or bad?

Posted February 11, 2015 under Ask Us.

Masturbation, or rubbing your genitals, is a natural way to learn about your body and what feels sexually satisfying. Lots of guys masturbate, and others don’t. Different religions have different … read more