Young Men's Health
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
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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
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
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