Young Men's Health
I suffer from pain in my left arm and chest. My blood pressure is also sometimes high. What should I do?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
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My penis bends to the left when erect. Is that normal??
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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