Young Men's Health
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
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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
Is it weird for my nipples to get hard and feel good during sex?
No, this is completely normal. Guy’s nipples can become erect (hard) during sexual intercourse. This is thought to happen in both males and females during sexual arousal due to the … read more
I’m really shy, but I want to talk to a girl I like. Can you help me?
Hi, I’m really sheepish and I try to hide it. There’s an amazing girl in my school and I’ve always had trouble talking to her because I don’t know what … read more
I fell, hit my head, and developed 2 black eyes and a bump. The bump is bigger than a bottle cap. What do I do if it doesn’t go away?
About 11 days ago I fell face first and hit my head over my left brow bone, and I developed 2 black eyes which are still apparent. I slowly started … read more
What is the treatment of pimples?
Acne (pimples) is a completely normal and common skin condition for guys, especially during puberty. If you have acne, check out these tips: Wash your skin with a mild soap … read more
I have some concerns about my penis, including trouble retracting my foreskin. Will this affect my sexual life?
My penis is veiny and 4.5 inches. I’m uncircumcised. I have trouble retracting my foreskin but I can easily masturbate and ejaculate. Will I be able to have a good … read more