Young Men's HealthBoth herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) and herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2) can be spread through oral or genital contact, or oral-genital contact! While HSV-2 can be spread through oral-genital … read more
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I have little white bumps on my penis but I haven’t had sex of any kind. What are they and why are they there?
You most likely have pearly penile papules (PPP), a skin condition that occurs in up to 45% of all guys. It’s more common in those who aren’t circumcised. PPP are … read more
Why do doctors tell you to look to the side and cough when holding your balls during an exam?
When your doctor tells you to look to the side and cough, he or she is checking you for a hernia. A hernia is caused by a weakness in the … read more
How can I avoid farting?
Farting, or passing gas, is very common. Everyone passes gas throughout the day – all the air that you swallow has to come out as either burps or farts! The … read more
Why does my penis get small when it’s cold?
Your penis gets smaller when it’s cold because it is drawing itself close to the warmth of your body. The temperature of the penis and testicles is tightly regulated to … read more
What is menstruation?
When a girl reaches puberty, her ovaries (small egg-containing organs that are located on both sides of the uterus) make hormones that cause menstrual periods. The pituitary gland (located in … read more
Should I be worried whenever I have testicular pain after ejaculation?
Having a little pain once in a while isn’t usually a cause for alarm. However, if it’s been going on for a while (more than a few weeks) and happens … read more
How can a guy tell if a girl is a virgin?
The only way to know whether a girl (or a guy) is a virgin is by ASKING! There’s no way to tell whether a person has had sexual intercourse before … read more
I run cross country and my calves keep tightening. What can help?
I run cross country and my calves keep tightening. I’ve had deep tissue massages, used the roller, did strengthen exercises but nothing seem to help…I need some advice. Muscle cramps … read more
I shower and use deodorant, but my body still smells after exercise. What should I do?
I shower and use deodorant every day, but I feel like my body still smells after gym class or football practice. What should I do? When you exercise, your apocrine … read more