Young Men's Health
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
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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
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