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What are endocrine glands?

Posted April 3, 2012 under Ask Us.

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?

Posted March 27, 2012 under Ask Us.

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?

Posted March 20, 2012 under Ask Us.

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?

Posted March 13, 2012 under Ask Us.

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?

Posted March 6, 2012 under Ask Us.

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?

Posted February 21, 2012 under Ask Us.

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?

Posted February 14, 2012 under Ask Us.

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?

Posted February 7, 2012 under Ask Us.

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

What color should my pee be?

Posted January 31, 2012 under Ask Us.

The color of your urine (pee) varies depending on how much fluid you drink. The more fluid you drink, the clearer your urine will be, because the fluid dilutes the … read more