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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

Help! I have body odor and bad breath even though I take a bath every day. Now I am losing my friends. What should I do?

Posted December 3, 2014 under Ask Us.

There can be different reasons why a person has body odor. If you take a shower or bath and wash with lots of (antibacterial) soap such as Dial® and water, … read more

Should your foreskin naturally come back when an erection occurs?

Posted November 26, 2014 under Ask Us.

This is a very common question. Usually the foreskin should slide back on its own when you get an erection. It may be a little loose or not come back … read more

If I’ve got some kind of a pimple like a little ball at the bottom part of my scrotum and some spots on my penis head, does it mean I have syphilis?

Posted November 20, 2014 under Ask Us.

It’s really hard to know without seeing the area, so I think it’s important to see your doctor and get tested, which is pretty easy. Syphilis is typically transmitted by … read more

I’ve heard getting the flu shot can actually make you sick! Is this true? Should I get a flu shot?

Posted November 5, 2014 under Ask Us.

This is a very common question! Many people believe that getting a flu shot can give you the flu, but it’s simply not true. There is no active flu virus … read more

I know a lot of people who are sexting. Is sexting okay?

Posted October 29, 2014 under Ask Us.

Sexting is sending sexual pictures and messages through email or texting. Teenagers can be curious about sex, so sexting can be very tempting. It’s hard to say if it’s “okay … read more

Can you catch anal herpes if you wear a condom?

Posted October 22, 2014 under Ask Us.

Unfortunately, yes you can. Using a condom often does not totally block the areas which easily transmit the virus. Some studies indicate that using a condom lowers the risk of … read more

Why is there blood in my semen? One of my testicles is also twice the size of the other, and they hurt to be touched.

Posted October 15, 2014 under Ask Us.

This sounds like a concerning situation that you should talk to your medical provider about.  It’s possible you have a sexually transmitted infection, though your symptoms could also be connected … read more

Is there an age limit on vasectomies?

Posted October 6, 2014 under Ask Us.

There is no clear cut age limit on vasectomies, but urologists may have different policies in their clinics. However, I would suggest thinking long and hard before getting a vasectomy … read more