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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
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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
My moustache started growing at the age of 12 while nobody else in my class has a moustache even now. Should I be worried?
Thanks for your question. Many people have questions about how their body changes during puberty. For people born with male genitals (a penis and testicles) most people start going through … read more
My foreskin still covers the head of the penis even when erect, I can pull it back all the way without any pain. Is this normal? Should the head stay covered when erect?
Thanks for your question. Many people wonder about their foreskin and erections. First, it is a good sign that you can pull back your foreskin without any pain when your … read more
I am 17, and guys in my classes are bragging about having sex with other girls in the grade. I have not had sex yet, and I don’t know if it’s them or me that is normal. What is normal?
Thanks for your question. There is a national survey of high school students in the United States called the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance Survey. According to high school students who … read more
I have a bigger man boob on the left side of my body than the right. I also have hard lumps under both nipples. What is it?
Thanks for your question. During puberty it’s common for young men to develop tissue under their nipples that feels like small breasts. The medical term for this is “gynecomastia.” It … read more
Lately my younger sister has been watching videos about self-harm and reading (even writing) stories involving suicide. She’s only 9 years old. Naturally my family is very concerned for her mental health. How do we help her?
Thanks so much for your question. It makes total sense that you and your family are concerned about your younger sister and want to support her! It is important to … read more