Young Men's Health
I was drunk and made the dumb decision to masturbate with hand sanitizer. My skin was very red for a couple of days and today is peeling like crazy. I am embarrassed to tell my parents. What do I do? Do I need medical support?Thanks for your question. People use and try many different things when masturbating. Your skin is probably irritated from the hand sanitizer. You can try using a moisturizer for sensitive … read more
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My dad had a kidney stone and was crying in pain. He never cries! Is there something I can do so I never have one? Are they genetic?
Thanks for your questions. Kidney stones are small stones that form in your kidneys. People with kidney stones may have the following symptoms: Pain in their abdomen (belly) or side … read more
When the sperm is about to be released and you move out your penis from the vagina and pull out, can a woman get pregnant?
Thanks for your question. We get a lot of questions about “withdrawal” or the “pull out” method. The withdrawal method is when a person with male reproductive organs withdraws their … read more
I’ve just arrived at college very far away from home, and although nothing is wrong with school, I feel too far and want to go home. I’m sad and crying all the time, but I don’t want my family to think I’m quitting. I don’t know what to do.
Thank you so much for reaching out and we are sorry to hear that your transition has been difficult. While the start of college can be an exciting time, it … read more
How do I get a full 8 hours of sleep?
Sleep is super important to your overall health, both mentally and physically. Settling back into a routine that balances school, homework, after school activities, work, and/or sports can be challenging. … read more
I don’t understand if I have been sober why do I always revert to my old habits no matter how long I do stay sober?
Thank you for your question. This must be frustrating, considering all of the progress you’ve made so far in getting sober. Let’s first acknowledge this feat and all of the … read more
I found out a few months ago, my mom died of leukemia cancer, I felt horrible about it, I cried a lot, I have been feeling quiet and kinda sad lately, what can I do?
Thank you so much for reaching out about this. We are so sorry to hear about your loss. It sounds like you are worried about the feelings you are having … read more
So I wanted to masturbate. First, I couldn’t get hard, so I quit, but then I noticed blood on my penis. Can this be caused by too much masturbation? I have masturbated on a daily basis for 5 months and never experienced any problems.
Thanks for your question. Some common reasons for having blood on your penis include: The skin on the penis has become irritated. This can be due to lots of things, including not having … read more
Last year I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism. Since my diagnosis, I have gained 22 lb. (10kg) and my body is totally disfigured. Can you help me? I would really like to know if hypothyroidism is curable?
Thank you for your question. Whenever anyone receives a new medical diagnosis it can be challenging. It’s important to know, you are not alone. A lot of people around the … read more
I checked and I am very underweight for my age. Everyone tells me to eat more, but if I eat too much, I throw up. Is there a way to gain weight without eating too much?
Thanks for your question. There are many different ways to classify weight. Most ways of classifying weight look at your age, weight, and height. It’s important to know that everyone … read more
