Young Men's Health
Why do I wake up with an erection in the morning?Nighttime and early morning erections are a normal part of male penile health. The technical term for this is “nocturnal penile tumescence.” The exact cause isn’t understood, but nighttime and … read more
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My girlfriend’s vagina has a funny fishy smell. What is it?
It’s possible that your girlfriend has bacterial vaginosis, however, she should make an appointment with her health care provider and get checked. Bacterial vaginosis is a type of vaginal infection. … read more
My face is full of small pimples. What can I do to prevent this?
Pimples and zits are a common skin condition called acne. About 70-90% of teens will have some kind of acne breakout during their adolescent years. Here are some tips for … read more
My parents are getting divorced. Is it normal to feel relieved and not sad about it?
Sometimes when parents get divorced they do so after a lot of arguing or fighting, or sometimes your parents may have appeared to not be talking to each other at … read more
Can I go to school with Mono and participate in gym class?
You can go back to school when your health care provider says it’s okay. This is usually when you feel much better, which may take a few days to a … read more
How do I get rid of hemorrhoids and an anal fissure without having surgery?
Aside from being annoying, hemorrhoids (swollen veins in the rectum) can be painful and itchy. If you have hemorrhoids, you may be able to feel small lumpy pieces of skin … read more
Is it true that most guys don’t have symptoms of chlamydia?
Yes. Around 70% of men (and 90% percent of women) with chlamydia have no symptoms. If they do have symptoms, the symptoms usually start anywhere from 1-3 weeks after becoming … read more
Which is better – coffee or diet soda?
There may be some health benefits related to drinking coffee, such as lowering the risk for Type 2 diabetes in adults, but coffee drinks that have added sugar and cream … read more
Is there such a thing as drinking too much water?
The term for drinking too much water is water intoxication. This condition is rare, but can happen when a person drinks a huge amount of water in a short period … read more
What should I do if I want to work out, but I’m really tired?
Try to exercise even if you feel tired. Listening to music can help motivate you! When you exercise, you usually sleep better at night and will have more energy later. … read more