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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