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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

I suffer from pain in my left arm and chest. My blood pressure is also sometimes high. What should I do?

Posted February 3, 2015 under Ask Us.

Chest pain is a common sign of heart trouble in older adults, although thankfully problems like heart attacks are very rare in adolescents and young adults. Chest pain that moves … read more

My penis bends to the left when erect. Is that normal??

Posted January 16, 2015 under Ask Us.

It is not unusual for young men to have concerns about the size and shape of their penis. It’s normal for penises to have some curvature to them and pretty … read more

My parents caught me smoking weed and are really mad. How can I convince them it’s no big deal?

Posted January 7, 2015 under Ask Us.

While there are certainly more immediately dangerous things that you could do to make your parents mad like driving drunk or high, your parents have probably heard by now that … read more

I have a wounded leg and I limp while I walk. I met this girl online that I like but I’’m scared she’’ll think I’’m too different if she sees my limp. Can someone still like me with my problem?

Posted December 31, 2014 under Ask Us.

It is hard to feel different than others your age and I bet your limp makes you feel different, even if it is barely noticeable to others. If it is … read more

Sometimes I feel attracted to guys. Am I gay?

Posted December 10, 2014 under Ask Us.

Being gay means feeling sexually attracted to members of the same sex as you. It may take time to understand yourself and your interactions with others. For example, people who … read more