Young Men's Health
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
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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
My penis is curved towards left and I want a straight penis. What can I do?
It’s normal (and common) to have a penis that curves towards one side (or even upward or downward) when erect. There’s nothing you can do to change the way your … read more
I’ve never masturbated. Is that a bad thing?
No – this isn’t a bad thing. Some of guys masturbate, and others don’t. If you don’t feel like you want to masturbate, that’s completely fine – it’s a personal … read more
How does AIDS spread?
AIDS stands for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome and it’s caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus, or HIV. When a person with HIV gets more serious infections because of a weak … read more
Why don’t I have sperm?
Most males make sperm, which are found in the semen (or ejaculate). Very rarely guys can make ejaculate which doesn’t contain sperm, but there’s no way to know this without … read more
What disease will give you brown colored semen?
Most semen is white or gray and similar to the color of cows milk. Semen that is brown could indicate blood or a sexually transmitted infection and should be evaluated … read more
Why does my sweat smell so strongly like food?
People sweat in order to regulate body temperature and moisturize the skin. The sweat glands release fluid that’s mixed with salt. Certain sweat glands (called apocrine glands), such as those … read more
How do women get horny?
Both men and women can become aroused (“horny”) in many ways – by touching themselves or touching another person’s body, by reading or watching material that is sexually exciting to … read more