Young Men's Health
Is peeling the skin around my finger nails continuously considered “self-harm”?It sounds like your peeling the skin is a nervous habit rather than “self-harm”. There may be more than one reason why you do this. Your cuticles could be extra … read more
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Should I drink sports drinks when I exercise?
Water is usually the best fluid for your body. When you exercise intensely or in the heat for longer than an hour, though, you may need to replace the carbohydrates … read more
My brother’s penis looks really different from mine, and he doesn’t look like my dad. Could it be possible that we’re not related?
Like snowflakes and falling leaves, penises really do come in all shapes and sizes, and no two are exactly alike. There’s a wide range of what is normal (even within … read more
Sometimes my body shakes when I’m falling asleep, and it kind of feels like I’m falling. What is that?
What you’re feeling is called a “sleep start” – or technically, “benign hypnic myoclonus”. This is an involuntary muscle twitch that usually occurs in the lightest stage of sleep – … read more
I really want to have sex with my friend but I don’t know how to tell her. What do I say?
First, you should clarify whether you want to have sex with her, or you want to have a more intimate emotional relationship with her. If you’d like to take your … read more
If you have sex with a girl and the condom breaks – do you instantly get an STI if she has one?
No, you don’t instantly get an STI if the condom breaks, but it definitely increases your risk. Different STIs have different transmission rates, so it’s definitely safest to get tested … read more
Does drinking 2 beers a day make me an alcoholic?
If you’re concerned that you may have a problem with alcohol, ask yourself the following questions: Why are you drinking? Do you ever have more than 2 beers at a … read more
I’m extremely thin and I want to be little healthier. What should I do?
People of all different weights can be healthy, and in general, your habits (diet, exercise, sleep, stress management, etc.) are more important than what you weigh. If you want to … read more
I had sex yesterday but I didn’t use protection and my girlfriend and I aren’t sure if a little sperm got in. What should she do?
Emergency contraception (EC) is a safe treatment to help prevent pregnancy in adolescent girls and adult women who have had unprotected sex. EC works before a woman’s body ovulates, preventing … read more
Is occasional masturbation safe during adolescence?
Yes. Occasional masturbation is safe – regardless of whether you’re a teen or an adult. The only time that masturbation may be considered harmful is if you’re irritating your genitals … read more