Young Men's Health
Can ADHD medicine affect my sleeping? How?Most (but not all) ADHD medications are stimulants – that is, they stimulate the nervous system to help people focus. However, they can also make it difficult to fall asleep, … read more
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Why do teens want to have sex?
Sex is a normal human behavior that allows us to connect with other people in a very intimate way. It also allows us to create children when we’re ready to … read more
Can I cure migraine headaches permanently?
Migraine headaches are very common, affecting about 1 in every 10 people. People do tend to get fewer migraines as they get older, but unfortunately, there’s no “cure”. However, there are … read more
I’m worried about puberty – my height isn’t increasing. Is something wrong?
Everyone goes through puberty at different rates and at different ages, and boys progress through puberty later than girls. This is why girls are often taller than boys in the … read more
When I pop the bumps around my anus a thick substance comes out. Should I worry?
I have bumps around my anus. When I pop one a thick white substance comes out. Should I be concerned? There are many causes of skin problems in the anal … read more
Does masturbation cause pimples?
You might have heard some things about masturbation, such as that it causes pimples, infertility, or hair on the palms of your hands. The good news is that these are … read more
Can I get an STD from mutual masturbation with my partner?
Typically, STDs (also called STIs- sexually transmitted infections) are spread during vaginal, anal or oral sex. However, there are STDs such as HPV, herpes, syphilis, gonorrhea, and pubic lice that … read more
Sometimes my muscles twitch repeatedly over a long period of time. What is that?
Muscle twitching is just involuntary (meaning not on purpose) contraction of a muscle. It can be caused by many things. In young healthy people it’s very common after exercise, or … read more
I’m a virgin, but I have bumps on the shaft of my penis… do I have an STD?
Having sexual intercourse isn’t the only way you can get an STD, and some skin lesions or bumps may be a result of an STD that was obtained through other … read more
Can you get herpes from anal sex?
Yes, you can get herpes from anal sex. In fact, you can get herpes from any genital contact and barrier methods of contraception (such as condoms) should always be used … read more