Young Men's Health
Can you really damage your hearing by listening to your headphones too loud?Yes. MP3 players create sound levels that can cause hearing loss if they are used at high volumes for long periods of time. Researchers at Boston Children’s Hospital determined that … read more
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Can girls get erections too?
Unlike guys, girls don’t have a penis, so they don’t get erections. However, the clitoral tissue may become firm when sexually aroused. The clitoris has similar nerve endings to the … read more
What causes dandruff?
Dandruff is caused by: Dry skin – this is the kind you get during the winter when the air is dry Irritated, oily skin – sometimes called seborrheic dermatitis Sensitivity … read more
What causes my eye to twitch sometimes?
Some people experience a twitching feeling in one or both eyes from time to time. It’s pretty common, yet scientists don’t know the exact reason why it happens. It may … read more
Can yeast infections be passed on from a woman to a man during sex?
Guys can get yeast infections, but almost never from their female partner. Instead, a guy may get a red rash from yeast on the penis (called balanitis) because he’s been … read more
I’m suffering from puberphonia and am not getting a good speech therapist for my problem. What should I do?
Puberphonia is a medical term used to describe what happens when a person has a high-pitched voice that lasts past puberty. It occurs most often in guys, but can occasionally … read more
Can lack of sleep affect your memory?
Yes. According to researchers, sleep is necessary to learn new things and remember the experiences you’ve had. Without sleep, the ability to retain or remember things can drop by 40%. … read more
Does eating chocolate give you zits?
No – this is a myth. Some people believe that chocolate, along with soda, greasy foods, and dirt cause acne, but this isn’t true. However, if you notice that a … read more
How can I increase my height?
Although you can’t increase your height (because it’s mostly determined by genetics), you should make sure to eat foods from all of the food groups every day to meet your … read more
I trimmed my pubic hair and began getting red bumps in my pubic area. How can I prevent them?
I trimmed my pubic hair and began getting red bumps in my pubic area. I’ve only had 2 and popped them both, but I’d like to prevent any future ones. … read more