Young Men's Health
I am starting to get pubic hairs now, and the bush feels weird. How do I shave my pubic area, especially on the shaft and balls?Thanks for your question. People shave, remove, or groom pubic hair for many different reasons. It’s important to know that there are no medical benefits to removing pubic hair. For … read more
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Our grade got hotel rooms with 5 people to a room on a trip. We had to share beds, and I shared with a guy who liked to sleep naked. I sleep in my boxers, but when I woke up, I was naked and his penis was pressed against me. Is this sexual assault?
Thanks for your question and for seeking support. It is important to know this is not your fault, and you are not alone. Sexual abuse is any unwanted sexual contact. … read more
Please I am a sickle cell patient. And my status is SC. What are the kind of foods that are very good to my health?
Thanks for your question. People with sickle cell disease should be sure to consume a variety of fruits and vegetables in order to get lots of vitamins and minerals. Try … read more
Where can I get tested for STIs besides family doctor? Our doc and my dad are best friends so he is out of the question as my parents don’t know I’m even sexually active. Is there a home test where I can do it myself? I’ve got bumps I’m worried about.
Thanks for your question. When it comes to sexual health a lot of people worry about confidentiality and comfort with their health care provider. If you are having sex, it’s … read more
When I receive oral sex, I cum very quickly. I’m excited over the experience, but I’m so embarrassed I can’t last longer. When I give my boyfriend oral sex, he lasts forever before cumming. Is there anything I can do to not cum so quickly?
Thanks for your question. Many people wonder about whether the time it takes them to ejaculate (or cum) is normal. The medical term for this is “ejaculatory latency time.” Premature … read more
How do I know if my testosterone level is normal?
Thank you for contacting Young Men’s Health at Boston Children’s Hospital. Materials provided by Young Men’s Health are intended as general information. They are not a recommendation for treatment, nor … read more
Why do guys need to use condoms when they are having sex with other guys if they can’t get pregnant?
Thanks for your question. You are right – using condoms correctly, helps prevent unplanned pregnancies with vaginal sex (vaginal-penile sex). Using condoms also helps prevent sexually transmitted infections, such as … read more
It looks like my left ball is hanging a low then my right ball. I know that’s fine but what’s worrying me it looks a bit tilted forward and I have a tiny moveable lump above my left ball. I’m scared please help.
Thanks for your question. Many people have questions about their testicles. It is very common for one testicle to hang lower than the other or to be more horizontal (parallel … read more
I want to sleep naked but I tried it before and pre-cum came out. I’m afraid it might get on my bed sheets. Why is there pre-cum coming out when I don’t have any sexual thoughts at the time?
Thanks for your question. The answer is hormones. For people with a penis and testicles, during puberty increases in testosterone levels (along with other hormone changes) lead to changes in … read more
Recently an adult relative put on lingerie and said she would punish me if I didn’t “show her what I could do”. We had sex. What do I do now?
Thanks for your question and for seeking support. It is important to know this is not your fault, and you are not alone. Sexual abuse is any unwanted sexual contact. … read more