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
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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
One of my balls is bigger than other one by twice the size. Is this a problem?
While there can be a small difference in the size of the two testicles, if one is truly twice as large as the other it could signify a problem. Problems … read more
What are the symptoms of herpes?
There are two types of herpes: HSV-1, and HSV-2. HSV-1 (usually transmitted by touching, kissing, and oral sex) may cause no symptoms, or cold sores and/or fever blisters on the … read more
I touched a strange girl’s vagina with my hand, and then I touched my penis. Will this give me HIV?
In order for HIV to spread an infected person’s blood, semen (if they’re male), vaginal fluid, or breast milk would have to get into the other person’s bloodstream. The most … read more
My penis seems really small when it’s flaccid, but not when erect. What’s up with this?
There seems to be a discrepancy between myself and the guys in the showers in that my penis seems really small when flaccid in comparison to others, but when erect … read more
How do I tell my girl I love her?
You don’t need to do anything fancy or spend any money to tell someone you love them. Just be honest and tell them how you feel. Healthy romantic relationships have … read more
What is oral sex?
Oral sex is a type of sexual act where a person uses their mouth for sexual contact with their partner’s penis, vagina, or rectum. If a guy receives oral sex, … read more
How can I realize whether I’m an adolescent or not?
Adolescence describes the time of life when people develop physically (going through puberty), emotionally (developing deeper feelings and attractions to others), and cognitively (becoming capable of more complex thoughts and … read more
I started to notice a fishy smell in my groin, and it won’t go away. What is it and how can I get rid of it?
Many odors in the groin can be a normal product of your sweat glands in the genital area. However, a new or different odor can represent an infection. In males, … read more