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I have surgery soon and the doctors have said I will probably need 1-3 units of blood. I’m scared of getting HIV through the transfusion. I’ve heard this has happened. My dad said that was before all the testing blood goes through now when donated.

Posted October 21, 2022 under Ask Us.

It’s normal to be concerned before a surgery and getting blood can understandably add to anxiety about the procedure.  Fortunately, the risk of getting HIV from a blood transfusion, at … read more

Under my foreskin, it is very red and sometimes peeling, the head is also very dry. What should I do? Can I use any moisturiser?

Posted October 14, 2022 under Ask Us.

Great question, thanks for bringing it up.  It is a little hard to know exactly what is going on without seeing a clinician.  If the skin is red, dry and … read more

My ball sack is itchy on the sides why is this?

Posted October 7, 2022 under Ask Us.

Hard to say without examining the area.  Itchy skin in this area can be from a number of reasons–fungal infection, skin dryness or chafing, and shaving to name a few.  … read more

Hi, my foreskin does not retract by itself when my dick is erect. Is this normal?

Posted September 30, 2022 under Ask Us.

Thanks for the question.  It is not abnormal for your foreskin to stay up when you have an erection. You would want to get help if your foreskin’s position makes … read more

I’m a big time water drinker. It’s my drink of choice. The problem is I pee maybe once or twice during the day. However, I get up between 4-6 times during the night. This doesn’t seem normal. What’s wrong with me?

Posted September 23, 2022 under Ask Us.

Its great that you drink a lot of water, mostly because its healthy to AVOID lots of sugary drinks which can lead to unhealthy weight gain. Avoiding soda, juice and … read more

What age do you start making cum? I have gotten hard many times before, but I have never ejaculated.

Posted September 16, 2022 under Ask Us.

Awesome question about cum!  Guys start to produce thousands of sperm a minute (the average ejaculation has between 300 to 500 million sperm) during puberty.  However, there is some variation … read more

If I am romantically attracted to girls but like to have sex with guys, then what is my sexuality?

Posted September 9, 2022 under Ask Us.

Hi-great question, thanks for asking.  You write about an experience that people are thankfully becoming more open about.  There is a range of ways to ‘be’ in the world and … read more

I have been having testicular pain and my testicals retract so much that there is an indentation on the bottom is this normal?

Posted September 2, 2022 under Ask Us.

Hi there — The scrotum (ballsack) which holds your testicles can have a lot of variation from person to person. It doesn’t sound concerning to me that there seems to … read more

I am in college. I have a doctor’s appointment in a week, and I was wondering if it is weird to ask your doctor to examine your privates.

Posted August 26, 2022 under Ask Us.

Thanks for asking! It is not at all weird to ask to have your privates examined. In fact, it would be weird for the doctor not to offer that part … read more

My best friend and I were hanging out drinking. He kissed me and we made out and ended up giving each other oral sex. Does that make me gay? I love girls. I date girls. Although oral sex felt great, it’s not something that turned me on to do again.

Posted August 19, 2022 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question. Many teens, young adults, and older adults have questions about their sexual orientation. Sexual orientation is a term that refers to who someone is attracted to … read more