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What happens when alcohol enters your bloodstream?

Posted March 26, 2013 under Ask Us.

Alcohol enters the bloodstream through your stomach and small intestine, and from there it travels to the brain. Because alcohol is a depressant, it slows down the functions of your … read more

I have migraines and have pain every day. I’ve had treatment, but I’m still suffering. What should I do?

Posted March 19, 2013 under Ask Us.

Migraines are a difficult type of headache to treat. It’s very important to figure out what triggers your migraines – common triggers include stress, smoking, lack of sleep, or taking … read more

I really want to be 6 feet tall. Are there any foods I can eat to make myself grow taller?

Posted March 12, 2013 under Ask Us.

Your height is mostly determined by genetics, meaning that it’s influenced by several genes from both parents. If people on both sides of your family are short, chances are that … read more

I got a girl pregnant and now I’m having trouble masturbating. What should I do?

Posted March 5, 2013 under Ask Us.

I got some girl pregnant and ever since she told me about it I can’t get hard and masturbate. I’m afraid to tell my doctor. What should I do? The … read more

Is it normal to fart when you’re laughing hard?

Posted February 26, 2013 under Ask Us.

Yes. We all swallow air throughout the day when we’re swallowing, and bacteria in our stomach make additional gas from some of the foods we eat. This gas has to … read more

Is it weird that my foreskin can stretch like an elastic?

Posted February 19, 2013 under Ask Us.

The foreskin is the protective layer of skin that covers the glans (head) of the penis. This skin is very elastic because as you go through puberty, it slowly becomes … read more

What is an orgasm?

Posted February 12, 2013 under Ask Us.

An orgasm is a complex physiologic event that involves hormones, blood vessels, the nervous system, and emotions. In guys, it results in ejaculation of semen, a fluid which contains sperm … read more

I feel like I have a male hormone disorder. What should I do? I’m so scared to go to the doctor.

Posted February 5, 2013 under Ask Us.

I’m reading an article about male hormone disorder, and I feel like I have it. What should I do? I’m so scared to go to the doctor. Hormonal problems such … read more

I got a painful rug burn on my penis. What should I do?

Posted January 29, 2013 under Ask Us.

I got like a rug burn on my junk after I dry-humped my gf. It hurts like crazy. How can I get it to go away? How can I avoid … read more

My penis is only 3 inches when it’s hard. Is there anything I can do to make it bigger?

Posted January 22, 2013 under Ask Us.

The hormone testosterone normally causes the penis grows in length and width as boys go through puberty. Therefore, penile length depends not just on your age, but what stage of … read more