Young Men's Health
What age do you start making cum? I have gotten hard many times before, but I have never ejaculated.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
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If I am romantically attracted to girls but like to have sex with guys, then what is my sexuality?
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?
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.
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.
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
I was last to change in football locker room due to finishing workout. One of the coaches came in and took off his shorts in front of me and smiled. He didn’t force anything and I left. Should I say something? What if it was innocent? I can’t sleep.
I’m sorry to hear about this and agree with what you have shared; it’s hard to know what was going on. It sounds like you handled the situation as well … read more
Is it ok to masturbate every night?
Thanks for your question. Many people masturbate, and wonder what’s normal. From a medical standpoint masturbation (or rubbing your genitals) is normal. How often someone masturbates can vary, with some … read more
I’m 16 yrs old and a virgin. However, I’ve got a weird spot on my ball sac. Could I have caught an STD from somewhere like a public toilet, gym, shower…?
Thanks for your question. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are spread through contact with infected body fluids such as blood, vaginal fluids, or semen. You can get an STI through vaginal, … read more
How do you shave your pubic hair? I have it at the base of my penis and around that area, and I think there is even some on the actual shaft and balls. I don’t know what razor to use, because I am afraid of cutting my pelvic area.
Thanks for your question. Many people have questions about their pubic hair, and specifically how to shave it. It’s important to know that there are no medical benefits to removing … read more
When I urinate should I retract the foreskin? I don’t usually do this but some of my other uncut friends said they do to promote hygiene under the foreskin.
Thanks for your question. It is recommended to gently retract (or pull back) your foreskin when you urinate. You should pull back just far enough to see the meatus (the … read more