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I’m suffering from puberphonia and am not getting a good speech therapist for my problem. What should I do?

Posted September 3, 2013 under Ask Us.

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?

Posted August 27, 2013 under Ask Us.

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?

Posted August 20, 2013 under Ask Us.

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

How can I increase my height?

Posted August 13, 2013 under Ask Us.

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

I trimmed my pubic hair and began getting red bumps in my pubic area. How can I prevent them?

Posted August 6, 2013 under Ask Us.

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?

Posted July 30, 2013 under Ask Us.

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?

Posted July 23, 2013 under Ask Us.

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?

Posted July 16, 2013 under Ask Us.

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?

Posted July 9, 2013 under Ask Us.

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?

Posted July 2, 2013 under Ask Us.

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