Young Men's Health
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
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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
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
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