Young Men's Health
How can I know whether my heart is working properly?The heart muscle pumps blood to all of the organs in the body so that every cell gets enough oxygen. If your heart isn’t working right, you may have one … read more
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Is shaving my body OK? I keep getting razor burn in my crotch from it…
Removing your pubic hair is a personal preference. Some guys trim, some wax, some shave, and some just leave it alone. There’s no medical reason to remove your hair, but … read more
What are endocrine glands?
There are many glands in the body that make up the “endocrine system”. These glands are the pituitary, hypothalamus, thymus adrenals, thyroid, parathyroids, pineal body, ovaries (in women) and testes. … read more
I popped a bump on my forehead with a needle and sticky liquid came out. What’s wrong?
I woke up this morning with a bump on my forehead; I thought that I must have hit it by accident, but the bump grew bigger and redder. I thought … read more
My nipples are enlarged and I’m not happy about it. What’s going on?
It’s possible that you may have a condition called adolescent gynecomastia. What happens with adolescent gynecomastia is that the tissue underneath a guys’ nipples starts to grow, and it may … read more
Is it normal to have a curved penis?
Just as the color, shape, and size of guys’ penises are different, the way they bend can be different too. It’s completely normal (and common) to have a penis that … read more
My earring is making my ear hurt, is it infected?
If your earring is causing you pain, it’s possible that you may have an infection. Signs of an infection include one or more of the following: redness, swelling, discharge, a … read more
I want to build muscle mass so I thought about lifting weights. What’s the best way to do this?
If you want to build muscle mass, weight-training is a great activity. Remember to choose exercises that fit with your current level of fitness. Don’t do too much too fast. … read more
Is my penis small or large? What’s normal?
Like bodies, penises come in all different shapes, sizes, and colors. The size of your penis is determined by genetic traits that you’ve inherited from your parents – just like … read more
Can I get an STD from oral sex?
Yes. Just about all of the STDs, including HIV, herpes, HPV, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia can be transmitted through unprotected oral sex. Using dental dams and condoms can lower your … read more