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- I’m a senior in high school. I’m very active in sports and have an athletic body type. My problem is I’m always sleepy. Even after getting a full night’s sleep, I will fall asleep while watching tv or even talking to friends. What is going on? (11/1/2024)
- Since I started running track, my testicles are sometimes sore after I run a long distance. I wear briefs- is there something else I should be doing to help support them? Should I be worried about injuring myself? (10/17/2024)
- I’ve been sexually active for 2 years with multiple partners-male and female. I’ve never been tested and it’s really bothering me. Is there a way I can be tested without my parents’ knowledge (they think I’m a virgin) or not since I’m still a minor? (10/10/2024)
- Is there any way to make my penis slightly bigger? I’m a grower and I feel weird about how small when I’m flaccid. (8/30/2024)
- If I have muscle dysmorphia, where can I go for help? There’s lots of blogs on each hospital website but I don’t see any treatment programs. (8/20/2024)
- I broke 16 bones in a car wreck. Pain pills didn’t work so I was prescribed pain patches. They are Fentanyl but I follow the patch instructions closely. My girlfriend is freaking out. How do I explain there is a difference between this and junkies? (7/17/2024)
- If my one of my balls is much bigger than the other one what do I do? (4/24/2024)
- I am very depressed due to multiple issues (death, love…) I was very social and happy but now I don’t want to eat, bathe, play video games…nothing! I come home and sit in my dark room and sleep. The more I want to change the more I can’t change. Why? (4/12/2024)
- My right ball and right side (a bit above my hip) hurts for absolutely no reason. What do I do? I’m scared to tell my parents! (3/28/2024)
- I play lots of sports-currently I’m wrestling. A few weeks ago I was thrown and pinned on my tail bone. I was in instant pain. Mom took me to doctor but x-rays were fine. Pain is getting worse! Could there be problems even if tests showed normal? (1/18/2024)
- My best friend and I went to a party. We both were offered and did a drug called Delta 8 (or D8) after googling it and seeing it is legal. We both freaked out, got sick, and had horrible reactions/hallucinations! What did we take? (1/5/2024)
- Even though I don’t masturbate much, when I do it takes a while and most of the time all that is produced is pre cum, but when I have wet dreams I do ejaculate. Is this concerning having trouble ejaculating during masturbation? (12/18/2023)
- I got a lot of hair everywhere that I don’t want after puberty. It’s on my stomach, upper arms, back, and on my butt. My dad said if I shave it will come back thicker and worse. What’s the best and safest way to remove hair for a guy my age? (11/29/2023)
- I’m trying to stretch my foreskin and I stretched it far enough that I can see hardened smegma and I tried to clean it off but the head of my penis hurts when I touch it. I’m not circumcised. what should I do? (8/25/2023)
- After puberty the skin on my penis got a lot darker. I’ve noticed a few other guys with darker penises. Why? (6/23/2023)
- Is it okay if my penis is naturally pointing to the left and not straight/down? (1/13/2023)
- Is it normal to not fall asleep right away (12/30/2022)
- I have surgery soon and the doctors have said I will probably need 1-3 units of blood. I’m scared of getting HIV through the transfusion. I’ve heard this has happened. My dad said that was before all the testing blood goes through now when donated. (10/21/2022)
- Under my foreskin, it is very red and sometimes peeling, the head is also very dry. What should I do? Can I use any moisturiser? (10/14/2022)
- My ball sack is itchy on the sides why is this? (10/7/2022)
- Hi, my foreskin does not retract by itself when my dick is erect. Is this normal? (9/30/2022)
- I’m a big time water drinker. It’s my drink of choice. The problem is I pee maybe once or twice during the day. However, I get up between 4-6 times during the night. This doesn’t seem normal. What’s wrong with me? (9/23/2022)
- What age do you start making cum? I have gotten hard many times before, but I have never ejaculated. (9/16/2022)
- If I am romantically attracted to girls but like to have sex with guys, then what is my sexuality? (9/9/2022)
- I have been having testicular pain and my testicals retract so much that there is an indentation on the bottom is this normal? (9/2/2022)
- I am in college. I have a doctor’s appointment in a week, and I was wondering if it is weird to ask your doctor to examine your privates. (8/26/2022)
- How do you shave your pubic hair? I have it at the base of my penis and around that area, and I think there is even some on the actual shaft and balls. I don’t know what razor to use, because I am afraid of cutting my pelvic area. (7/29/2022)
- When I urinate should I retract the foreskin? I don’t usually do this but some of my other uncut friends said they do to promote hygiene under the foreskin. (7/22/2022)
- I was swimming at the beach when I began to get an erection. I was really embarrassed that someone might see it. How can you hide an erection? (7/15/2022)
- I’ve been working out a little more than usual, and my balls and the area between the ball sack and my butt are sore. What’s the reason for this? (7/8/2022)
- I’m very athletic and workout plus play many sports. I’m uncut. I’ve been having a large amount of white stinky junk (smegma) on my penis. I wash my penis well. It’s embarrassing in the locker room and when intimate! How do I keep from getting it? (6/24/2022)
- Recently, my nipples have been sore, and the area around it. What is happening? (6/17/2022)
- 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? (6/10/2022)
- How do I know if my testosterone level is normal? (4/29/2022)
- 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. (4/15/2022)
- My moustache started growing at the age of 12 while nobody else in my class has a moustache even now. Should I be worried? (3/25/2022)
- 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? (3/18/2022)
- 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? (1/11/2022)
- I have read your guide on constipation, but what is the opposite of constipation? I am pooping small amounts about 3-4 times per day. Is this normal? (12/15/2021)
- I’m 13, and my legs have been hurting a lot. They seem to hurt more at night. The pain has even woken me up, it’s been so bad. My mom calls it “growing pains.” Is this a real thing? Is there anything I can do to help it not hurt? Mom rubs them, which helps some. (12/8/2021)
- How safe is it to attend a large gathering right now? (11/30/2021)
- Is it normal that I am not yet able to retract my foreskin fully since I’m not done with puberty? (11/17/2021)
- I got very constipated and didn’t go to the bathroom for over a week. When I was able to go, I strained pretty bad. Now my butt is very sore, hurts to sit down, burns, and feels weird when I wipe. What’s going on? Don’t want to ask/show my parents! (11/2/2021)
- I am feeling really tired all the time, quite thirsty, nauseous and vomiting. I’m not peeing often, but when I am, it is longer than usual. These are all symptoms of diabetes, but I don’t know how to ask my parents to take me to the hospital. (10/29/2021)
- 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? (10/15/2021)
- How do I get a full 8 hours of sleep? (9/29/2021)
- 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. (9/13/2021)
- 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? (9/8/2021)
- I’m under 18. Does my mom have to stay with me during a doctor’s exam? I want to ask my doctor about sex, but don’t know if I can ask my mom to leave. Also, if I ask her to leave, she’s gonna be super weird wondering why. (8/23/2021)
- I hurt my back in summer baseball. Coach and trainer said it didn’t look like anything major. A week has passed and it’s not any better. Medicine and rest haven’t helped. Money is tight, but how do I know if I should go to the doctor? (8/13/2021)
- How is the COVID-19 vaccine considered safe if it hasn’t been approved yet? If it wasn’t approved, why would they recommend it for kids? I am really scared to get it because of this, help! (8/6/2021)
- Just now my girlfriend and I were on my bed and she was rubbing my penis. The foreskin came down the furthest it has before and has gotten stuck. Help! (7/26/2021)
- The tip of my penis gets a sharp pain in the glans when the tip gets blood pumped to it. I’m scared to ask my parents. Also a vein it the area of pain is enlarged but not hard I only see it when erect please tell me what it is! (7/13/2021)
- Anytime I travel away from home, I always get constipated (can’t poop regularly). Why does this happen? (7/2/2021)
- How do I know I get wet dreams? I don’t think I do… is that normal? (6/25/2021)
- It has been 2 years since every time I eat, I feel nauseous. I was not a heavy eater before, but right now the usual servings I eat is just half of what I ate before. If I have too much, I would have to vomit it all. What is happening to me? (6/21/2021)
- I know that the penis and testicles retract when it’s cold outside, but why do mine do it even when it’s warm? Am I simply more sensitive? (6/7/2021)
- Do I have phimosis if my foreskin on erect can only reach the bottom of the head? (6/1/2021)
- I cannot pull my foreskin back at all. I can hardly expose any part of my glans. Why is that? Also, my penis is bent towards the left and is oriented towards my body and does not point straight outward. Can all of this cause problems in the future? (5/17/2021)
- I recently received both of my meningitis vaccines during my check-up before leaving for college. The nurse gave me one injection in my right arm and one injection in my left arm. How long do I have to wait before receiving my COVID vaccine? (5/6/2021)
- After shaving my nether regions, I often get ingrown hairs. I have one that I popped many months ago. It seems to just keep scabbing over itself and is now a small mass of skin. I have been tested so I know it is not an STD. Any advice? (4/22/2021)
- The tip of my penis has been burning when pee comes out when I haven’t had water for a while. I’m not sexually active, the doctor said I don’t have a UTI, and I don’t have any other symptoms. This has been happening for 3 weeks. Can someone help? (4/13/2021)
- My right testicle has been hurting a little bit since last week. It doesn’t hurt 24/7, but the pain comes and goes. I have been so concerned about it and I don’t know what to do! (3/12/2021)
- One of my friends has an issue with their smoking addiction and has recently tried unsuccessfully to quit. I know it’s important to quit smoking and want to help them but I’m not sure what to do. How can I help them? (3/1/2021)
- Where is sperm made and stored in the body? What about semen? Isn’t sperm the “swimmers” and semen the overall name for all what comes out? Don’t testicles make both, but prostate makes seminal fluid? So confused! (2/22/2021)
- I exercise a lot (and intensely) with the goal of muscle hypertrophy. I am always looking for natural ways to boost my testosterone — which begs the question: Does drinking one’s own sperm boost testosterone? (2/12/2021)
- I ejaculated in a couple of pairs of my underwear and my parents put them in the washing machine, now I’m really worried about will the semen contaminate the other clothes? And will the stains come out of the underwear? (2/3/2021)
- I have a lot of friends who vape. I have always really wanted to try, but I am scared. Can I try it even though I know it’s bad? If I just try it once, how bad is it for me? Can I get addicted after one time? Would my parents find out? (1/27/2021)
- Hello, I have two issues. I have phimosis, which I am not confused about. My other issue is that the interior of my foreskin in some areas is fused to my glans on the side of head. How do I go about separating the skin? (12/12/2020)
- I can’t sleep because I started having this itching and burning feeling on my testicles and sometimes my penis. It makes it pretty hard for me to sleep. Help! (11/20/2020)
- Since I was like 10/11 my right testicle has been really small – similar to the size of a bottle cap but with an oval shape – and my left one has been really big. It is shaped weird and has bits that have a different texture to other places. Help. (11/6/2020)
- My grandad, dad, and uncle all had prostate cancer. Online says your doctor should check you after you’re 40. Given history, should I be checked to see if I have prostate cancer sooner? Is this a blood test? X-ray? How do they check? (10/28/2020)
- I am feeling pain by my genitals, what might be the problem? (10/27/2020)
- I’m 14 and all my friends’ penises have grown, even those 1-2 years younger than me (as teenagers the conversation often drifts there). My testicles haven’t grown yet, and my penis is still skinny. Is there hope or do I need to accept my size? Help. (9/10/2020)
- I was told I needed to get clearance from a pediatric cardiologist, before I start cross country, due to my fast heart rate. My appointment is next week and I am a little nervous. What should I expect? Will anything hurt? (9/2/2020)
- I just turned 17 a month ago, I have shown all signs of puberty except penis growth and facial hair, should I see an endocrinologist. I am very worried that I will be stuck like this. It is very depressing. (9/1/2020)
- Are masks effective in preventing coronavirus transmission? Why? (8/12/2020)
- When I went to my annual doctor appointment, my doctor asked me about stuff like how the school year went, how my classes were, if I liked remote schooling, how I communicated with my friends, where I volunteered, and such. Why did she ask me that? (8/5/2020)
- When I sit, even for a short period of time, I tend to have pins and needles in my legs to the point that I don’t feel my legs anymore. Sometimes it also happens to my arms and hands. What is this? Is there anything I can do to stop it? (8/3/2020)
- I have varicocele in my left testicle. When I wear very tight underwear and jeans i do not notice varicocele almost at all. Now my girlfriend said that tight jeans and varicocele maybe lower my fertility. Is that true? (7/13/2020)
- I can masturbate OK, but when I use lube or lotion on my head it gets very sensitive and extremely uncomfortable, and because of it I’m not able to ejaculate. How can I fix this? (7/3/2020)
- I’m a 17 year old, and I just had a doctor’s appointment where my doctor did a physical exam and did a testicle exam. Do doctors make you masturbate in front of them or do something similar? (6/30/2020)
- How safe is it to use ride-share services? (6/24/2020)
- How safe is it to jog in the dark? (6/19/2020)
- I’ll still be able to go to the doctor’s office for my annual physical this summer, right? I know that we should be wearing masks and avoiding in-person interaction because of the pandemic, but that makes going to the doctor more important, right? (6/11/2020)
- How safe is it to shave pubic hair? (6/2/2020)
- How safe is it to vape? (5/21/2020)
- I noticed when I exercise my heart will beat really fast and strong (like it’s coming through my chest), but I can never feel my pulse. I did some research and I am curious, could I have an arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythm) or heart disease? Should I see a doctor or can I diagnosis it myself? (5/7/2020)
- My question is about testicular size. My right testis is very small compared to my left one. There is a very large difference in them. I am feeling some small lumps in blood vessels around my right testis. Is there anything wrong? (5/5/2020)
- I’ve been staying up past midnight and not getting out of bed until the afternoon recently. How can I start going to sleep and waking up earlier? (4/28/2020)
- I’m 16 years old and when I go to the doctor, my mom insists on staying in the room. I have an upcoming doctor’s appointment and I want to ask some more personal questions. Do I have the right to talk to the doctor without my mom in the room? (4/25/2020)
- I’m a 14 year old boy worried about my penis. I have about a 36 degree curve to the left and up. Is that normal? If not, how can I fix it? (4/17/2020)
- I have some significant acne scars on my face and they’re making me self conscious. I heard that topical retinol medicine can make them go away over time. Is it true? How do I make my acne scars go away? (3/10/2020)
- The coronavirus is spreading. I don’t want to get it. What should I do? (3/6/2020)
- Hey, so I’m having a little bit of a concern with my penis. My girlfriend and I are planning to have oral sex this week but I’m afraid she won’t want to because of PPP. How do I explain to her that it’s not harmful and should I wear a condom? (2/24/2020)
- I’m almost always tired throughout the day and at school, but usually have trouble going to sleep at night. I’ll just get to bed and be awake still for hours. How do I go to sleep faster? Do things like taking melatonin supplements help? (2/21/2020)
- I can’t seem to get an erection, is that normal? (1/24/2020)
- I’m 14 and I am uncircumcised. I’m having trouble pulling my foreskin down, and recently the top of my foreskin has become red and sore. I researched and it said to clean the white smegma but I can’t clean it because i can’t retract my foreskin… help! (1/17/2020)
- My penis hasn’t grown, I have little pubic hair, no facial hair, I am very short, and my voice hasn’t broken… why haven’t I gone though puberty correctly? (1/14/2020)
- I am a 13 year old male, and one of my nipples is maturing while the other one is staying the same. Should I be concerned or will it take time? (1/8/2020)
- I am 13 years old. I have a medium amount of pubic hair. If I was going to shave it would I use a razor or a pair of specialized scissors? If I shaved it, would it grow back, and if so how long would it take? This has always confused me. Please. (12/24/2019)
- I shaved above my penis, and days later red and pus-filled bumps showed up, then some turned into scabs. Should I be concerned? (11/29/2019)
- How do I maintain hygiene of my penis after ejaculation? (11/19/2019)
- I’m 13 and I’ve grown a couple inches of back hair. Should I be concerned? (11/13/2019)
- I’m 14 and when I first started having wet dreams, I noticed there was a purple ring around my penis. I’d like to know if this is normal for my age and if you can get it from having wet dreams. (10/21/2019)
- Hi, I’ve been addicted to masturbation since I was 11 years old. Please tell me the effect on my health and how can I control it? (10/16/2019)
- I am developing a lot of stretch marks on my body. I am 220 pounds (I used to be 250). Is there anything I can do other than workout/lose weight? Are they permanent? (9/12/2019)
- Can you get bowel cancer at 13 years old? (9/4/2019)
- Why does the tip of my penis hurt? Is it because I’m young? Help!… I’m too scared to ask my parents. (9/3/2019)
- What natural substance can I use to cure pimples on my face? (7/31/2019)
- My left testicle hurts. Not always, but only when I think of the pain or touch it. I’ve had it now for some months. Is it dangerous? (7/5/2019)
- There’s a strong funny smell coming from my genital area and I think it’s coming from my pubes, but I’m scared to shave. I’ve tried using creams, powder, and deodorant but nothing works! I clean good down there every morning in the shower. (6/17/2019)
- My doctor said that my penis has scar tissue from circumcision and said he will have to surgically remove it. Why do I have to get this surgery done? What are the risks if something goes wrong? Please help me. (6/6/2019)
- I ate a lot of raw cookie dough, and I just found out that it can make you sick. Will I get sick? Please help! (5/1/2019)
- After I have PE or team sports, I smell really bad. I have a PE shirt to change into, I put deodorant on before and after the class starts and I take showers everyday but sometimes while in class I randomly start to sweat. What can I do so I don’t smell bad? (4/11/2019)
- I’ve been trimming unwanted hairs with mini scissors. Is this healthy? (4/3/2019)
- Can laser treatment remove PPP forever? (1/30/2019)
- I’m 15 and have shown all signs of puberty like body hair and a deepened voice. But my penis still hasn’t grown, or at least it doesn’t look like it has. Is there still hope or should I seek medical help? (1/23/2019)
- My one right testicle is very small and right one is very big, and it also causes pain in the left part of my stomach. What I should do? (1/9/2019)
- I can’t go to sleep. I’ve tried teas, meditation, music, worry dolls and just about anything else I could think of. Falling asleep between 12:30-4:00 is common for me, and once I do fall asleep it’s only for just over an hour. What can I do? (1/7/2019)
- How many places in your body can hair grow? (1/2/2019)
- Can you get sick if you go outside with wet hair? (12/27/2018)
- I have little bumps on the head of my penis, but they don’t hurt or cause any problems or anything. They are my skin color. I haven’t had sexual intercourse. What are these bumps and can I do anything to get rid of them? (12/4/2018)
- Now that colds and flu are starting to spread around school, a lot of my classmates are getting sick. How can I keep myself healthy when I’m surrounded by germs? (11/28/2018)
- It seems like no matter how much water I drink, I’m still thirsty. I can’t go anywhere without a bottle of water, and I drink over 3 liters of water a day. Is there something wrong with me? (11/7/2018)
- I have been waking up every night at 3:00am and I am awake until my alarm goes off at 7:30. I stopped watching TV or going on the web after dinner and I also tried drinking chamomile tea but it hasn’t helped me sleep through the night. I am very tired during school and I feel like l cannot bear this lack of sleep during the entire school year. Please, can you help me? (10/16/2018)
- I have a 15-year-old brother that won’t eat. He only eats carbs, sugar and crap even though our mom fixes wonderful meals like roast beef, chicken, hamburgers, etc. with potatoes and veggies and homemade treats. My brother is very skinny– weighs under 130 and he is almost 6 feet tall. My family is very concerned about him, because sometimes he will go all day without eating. I have spent days with him, where he does not eat all day, and then when he does eat, its crackers, cold cereal, cookies, top ramen, and any candy he can find. He also sneaks any kind of pop; Mountain Dew, Dr. Pepper and Coke. In addition, my brother was diagnosed with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). He pulls and tugs on his hair all the time, to the point that he pulls some of it out, and has bald spots on the top of his head. His ADHD meds seem to kill his appetite even more. My family and I are worried and want to help my brother but we don’t know how. PLEASE help us. Thanks. (10/1/2018)
- I’m afraid I’m already seeing the effects of male pattern baldness at 17. I think I’ve slowly been losing my hair for a little less than a year but haven’t fully noticed until a couple months ago. I’m getting worried that it’ll get worse, or be completely irreversible. Please help. (9/28/2018)
- I noticed that when I am in PE class or just when I walk home from school, I sweat a lot while my friends don’t seem to sweat. Why do I have rings under my armpits? (9/25/2018)
- I am 16 years old. I have Idiopathic Short Stature and I’m a late bloomer. I have started to see some changes; testicle growth, pubic hair and voice cracks, yet my penis has seen little growth. When will it start to grow? (8/30/2018)
- My height is 6 ft and my weight is less than 60 kilos (about 132 pounds). How can I get healthy body? (8/8/2018)
- I’m 16 years old and while I was playing cricket with my friends I got hit in my testicles with a hard ball. My testicles turned black and blue and I am having trouble passing urine and having an erection. I also vomit if I eat anything. I don’t know how to tell my mom, please help. (7/2/2018)
- What affects my sperm count? (6/25/2018)
- I am 16 and have gotten a deeper voice, have pubic hair, and armpit hair. However I have had no growth in the penis, or testicles. Is this normal or should I seek help? (6/14/2018)
- Should I be changing in front of my peers in the locker room? Cause I’m kinda embarrassed when people see me naked. (5/30/2018)
- How do I keep my body strong? (5/8/2018)
- I have started to notice a lot of hair around my penis. It has become very thick and I don’t like it. Is there a safe way to get rid of it? (4/30/2018)
- Hi, I just had a circumcision 3 weeks ago. The stitches all came out and it looks like it’s healing well. But I have one concern; the cut skin has attached itself to all around my shaft. Is this normal, will it detach? (4/24/2018)
- When will my penis stop growing in size? At what age will I know the size of my penis will no longer change? (4/19/2018)
- I just turned 13 and I have lots of armpit hair unlike everyone else in my grade. I am embarrassed without a shirt around them and I have to go swimming in gym where everyone will see my pits. Do you have any suggestions about how I can get over this fear or an easy way to get rid of my armpit hair? (4/9/2018)
- I just started shaving and I was wondering how often I should change the razor blade? Also, should I be moisturizing afterwards? (3/19/2018)
- I have found that there are several small bumps on my left testicle. They are inside the scrotum. Should I be concerned? (3/14/2018)
- Why have I been losing my appetite? I’m not sick or anything, I eat, but not as much as I usually do. (3/6/2018)
- Is there a way I can get my hearing better without hearing aids? (2/26/2018)
- It’s been almost 4 months since I had surgery for testicular torsion and I still have pain occasionally on both my testicles. I can still feel stitches within my scrotum. Is this normal in the recovery process? (2/20/2018)
- I am having trouble finding a way to go to sleep earlier. Is there a way to sleep earlier than normal, or do I have to gradually go to sleep earlier? (2/14/2018)
- My nipples are always soft and flat and not straight and erect. Why? (2/6/2018)
- I am 16 but still I don’t have a beard but all of my friends do. I feel embarrassed with them. So what should I do? Please help me. It sounds funny but it’s a serious concern for me. (1/30/2018)
- My foreskin is stuck to my penis. What should I do? (1/24/2018)
- What does it mean if I have pain in my left testicle and pelvic area? (1/19/2018)
- Why do we get acne on our face, back, and chest? (1/15/2018)
- I’m suffering with bad acne scars and it’s really dropped my confidence. I’m at college and most days I can’t wait to get home. I want to sort it out because I feel that I won’t meet anyone and it will affect my work and social life. (12/14/2017)
- I’ve never had sex or done anything sexual in my life. I woke up with a small blue and red sore on my penis near the shaft. I didn’t think much of it until I got a second one a few weeks later. It then went away for about a month and then I got a third bump. My doctor said it was an “ingrown hair”, and said it’s not contagious. I’m scared it can be an STD and it could be contagious. (11/14/2017)
- Are there any sports for which guys should wear genital protection? I got hit in the thigh with a fast ball. It left a big purple bruise and just missed my right nut. Should I be wearing a jockstrap and cup? A few guys do, but more don’t. (11/1/2017)
- I’m 15 and I’ve recently switched from compression shorts to jockstraps. I’ve noticed a change in the amount of semen I am ejaculating. Is it because of the tightness of the jockstrap on my testicles? (10/27/2017)
- Why is my stomach so noisy? (10/18/2017)
- I’m a 15 year old guy weighing over 170 pounds. Am I considered obese and if so, how can I fix it? (10/11/2017)
- I can’t sit still sometimes. I move the same way over and over again, like a character in a video game. What is this and how do I stop it? (9/20/2017)
- I am male and I started puberty 2 years ago, and lately I noticed that my voice can’t reach the middle-high notes when singing or humming. Instead, there is a period of silence and random pitched sounds coming from my vocal cords. Is this normal? If so, when will I be able to get back to those notes again? (9/13/2017)
- Why is it important to know the facts about reproduction? (9/7/2017)
- When I sit down for a long time, (ex. long road trips, sitting for exams, long classes) I get a short erection that goes away after a few minutes. But it’s very distracting every time it happens and kind of embarrassing. Is there a tip to prevent them or reduce the frequency? (8/31/2017)
- Is it safe to use Q-tips to clean my ears? (7/28/2017)
- How can I prevent oily skin and pimples on my face? (7/18/2017)
- I’m 19 years old and so scared of needles and shots that when I even think about them too much, I get so scared I break down crying. I don’t know what to do! (7/10/2017)
- Most of my friends masturbate. I tried it, but I think I’m doing it wrong because I didn’t get any pleasure out of it. Is something wrong with me? (7/3/2017)
- At my last physical a couple weeks ago, I told my doctor about my erection curvature. He said it’s likely Peyronie’s disease, and he referred me to a urologist. Considering it’s a referral for Peyronie’s, what will happen at my urology appointment? (6/20/2017)
- I just used an acne over the counter cleanser with 5% benzoyl peroxide. After using it for the first time my skin felt a little irritated. (6/12/2017)
- I get headaches every day, should I be worried? (5/30/2017)
- I hear a lot about stuff that reduces sperm levels, especially compression shorts (bike shorts). I wear them a lot because I play a lot of sports. Will this affect my sperm levels? (5/23/2017)
- I am 22 and I have swollen nipples…should I be concerned?? (5/16/2017)
- The other day I wore a shirt that was deemed “inappropriate” by my parents. I felt fine wearing it. To what extent must I dress appropriately? (5/3/2017)
- How can I understand politics and the news more? How can I tell if it is real or fake news? (4/21/2017)
- I sweat a lot when I work out. Should I drink more water? (4/3/2017)
- I’m 15 years old and I know I have hit puberty because of my deepening voice, pubic hair, hair on chest and face, but if I masturbate nothing comes out and I’m afraid that I’m sterile. All my friends claim to ejaculate. (3/22/2017)
- I would like to get some sort of estimate of how tall I will be. I just turned 15 and I am 5’8. My Mum is 5’5, my Dad is 6’3 and my sister who is 18 is 5’7. I’m not sure if this relevant but I have big hands and feet and reasonably broad shoulders. (3/14/2017)
- I’m 17 and I’ve been taking ADHD medication for years, but I only take it on school days. Is that ok? Sometimes I feel stressed out and emotional when I don’t take it. Should I take it every day? (2/6/2017)
- I sweat a lot. Any tips to avoid sweating? (1/24/2017)
- My semen is white but yesterday I was punched in the testicles two times and today I ejaculated and had little tiny streaks that looked like blood in my semen. Is this normal? (12/1/2016)
- What can I do to deal with groin itch? (11/14/2016)
- I’ve researched about my penis and I’ve found out that I have PPP (pearly penile papules). Should I go see a doctor about this? And what type of doctor? I’m nervous telling my parents that we need to see one and I’m nervous about actually seeing the doctor, what should I do? (10/17/2016)
- I’m 13 and ALL of my friends have hit puberty except me and it’s really embarrassing! When will I?! (10/6/2016)
- Hi I am 14 years old and I am a circumcised male however I am really concerned about my penis size because I am only 3.8 inches erect and this is while going through puberty because my voice has broken and I have developed a lot of hair everywhere but I just want to know how to make my penis bigger even if it is unhealthy because it is really getting me down. (9/20/2016)
- When I run or jog I get a discomfort in my knee and it hurts when I continue. What might cause this? (9/7/2016)
- I just hate socks, but I am worried that if I don’t wear them my sneakers will get gross and start smelling awful. Is it okay to wear sneakers without socks? (8/31/2016)
- I kissed a girl that I really liked a few days ago. Yesterday she called me and said that she became sick and was diagnosed with mono. She said I might become sick in 4 weeks from the time we kissed. I want to know if there is any way to prepare my body for the infection. (8/25/2016)
- I have pinworms and I don’t know how to get rid of them!!! (8/19/2016)
- I’ve heard that your height is based on genetics. My dad is 5’11, my mom is 5’8, and I’m 5’7. But I know so many kids that are taller than their parents! Is height only about your genes? (8/17/2016)
- What is an “Adam’s apple”? (7/29/2016)
- I’m 13 and I don’t have body hair yet, but I want it. How can I get it in big quantities and fast? (6/20/2016)
- What age will the wet dreams start? (6/3/2016)
- I am obsessed with having good looks, which I believe helps attract girls. Because of this, I am beginning to have low self-esteem towards myself. How can I solve my problem? (5/25/2016)
- I have a few pimple like bumps between my penis and stomach, I am not sexually active. They have been there for at least a month. They hurt when in contact with anything. How do I get rid of them? (5/18/2016)
- Could you give me some suggestions (that I can do now) to stop hair loss in future? (2/9/2016)
- I’ve accidentally seen my friends penis and it made me start wondering if mine is too small. My penis is 3 inches flaccid and around 4 inches erect. My friends talk about how their penis is 6-7 inches flaccid and I was wondering if my penis is too small or if it will grow to a normal size. I am also late to grow in height and get hair and have a deeper voice. (1/28/2016)
- I woke up one morning and my voice felt really low. I thought it would crack for a while before it got lower. Should I be worried or is my voice just done changing? (1/21/2016)
- I always get an erection when I am naked. It doesn’t matter if I’m alone, or in a locker room. It is very embarrassing, and I don’t know what to do. It’s okay when I am alone, but everyone seems to stare when I am in a locker room. (1/6/2016)
- Hello, one of my testicles is smaller than the other one and it seems like it’s not growing any more. What could be the problem? (12/16/2015)
- I have a big vein on the back of my testicles. I’ve read that I should see my health care provider, but I’ve had it since I was about 13 with no pain at all. What do I do? Do I need to see a doctor? (12/9/2015)
- I have had this mole-like thing on my chest for almost a year now. I thought it used to be a pimple that I popped, but instead of disappearing it became this big soft fatty bump on my chest which makes me look like I have 3 nipples! Is this a bad sign? Do I need to see my doctor? (11/24/2015)
- How do I tell my parents I want to change doctors from a woman to a man? I have been going to the same woman doctor as my sister for about 6 years. She makes me uncomfortable and I want a man doctor. (11/18/2015)
- Why do I have bumps on the side of my penis? (10/14/2015)
- What does a doctor do when they examine a 19-year-old’s privates? Is the patient’s underwear on or off? Is the doctor wearing gloves? Is the patient standing or lying down? (10/7/2015)
- I just turned 14 and am going to start high school. I have a lot of social media accounts (Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook, etc.), and am a little worried because there have been a lot of reports of cyberbullying at my new school. How can I make sure my accounts have the best privacy settings, so that what I share doesn’t get to people I don’t want seeing it? (9/4/2015)
- I have a bad memory and can’t concentrate of my studies. Why is this happening? (9/2/2015)
- I spend a lot of time texting with my friends. Is it possible to be addicted to texting? (8/13/2015)
- I had sex with my girlfriend during her menstruation period. We used a male condom and weeks later I developed a cough. Rumor has it that it’s connected to what we did and that the cough never stops and has no cure. Could this be true? (8/12/2015)
- When will I grow noticeable stubble? (7/9/2015)
- Is it normal to have trouble peeing when you have an erection? (6/18/2015)
- My mom made a new rule that if I want to keep my Facebook and Instagram accounts, I have to add her as a friend and let her follow my posts, but I don’t really want to. What should I do? (6/17/2015)
- I know that I have to wash my face, but is there any other way to get rid of acne without using medications? (5/28/2015)
- I’ve had bumps on my penis since I was thirteen. Can you help me figure out what this might be? (5/6/2015)
- My testicles are different sizes (I can feel a large difference) but its never caused any problems for me. Will this be a problem in the future? Can it affect my sperm? (4/29/2015)
- I am 20 years old and have gone through puberty. I am taller, and my voice has changed but I have very little hair on my entire body. Is this normal? (4/21/2015)
- I shaved my pubic hair at the base of my penis and most of the skin has become a crusty rash. This is now happening on my penis. I’ve never had sexual intercourse, so I’m not sure what the problem is! (4/15/2015)
- How come I always have an erection? It hardly goes away, I wake up with it and go to sleep with it, I always have to cover it up. (4/1/2015)
- Is it bad to play multiplayer video games with my friends? (3/25/2015)
- I am 17 and only 5’4″. What can i do if I want to add inches to my height? (3/5/2015)
- I haven’t had a wet dream yet. Am I unhealthy or weird? Is there something wrong with me? Why haven’t I had a wet dream yet? (2/25/2015)
- I suffer from pain in my left arm and chest. My blood pressure is also sometimes high. What should I do? (2/3/2015)
- My parents caught me smoking weed and are really mad. How can I convince them it’s no big deal? (1/7/2015)
- I have a wounded leg and I limp while I walk. I met this girl online that I like but I’m scared she’ll think I’m too different if she sees my limp. Can someone still like me with my problem? (12/31/2014)
- Help! I have body odor and bad breath even though I take a bath every day. Now I am losing my friends. What should I do? (12/3/2014)
- Should your foreskin naturally come back when an erection occurs? (11/26/2014)
- I’ve heard getting the flu shot can actually make you sick! Is this true? Should I get a flu shot? (11/5/2014)
- I know a lot of people who are sexting. Is sexting okay? (10/29/2014)
- Why is there blood in my semen? One of my testicles is also twice the size of the other, and they hurt to be touched. (10/15/2014)
- Will I always have asthma? (7/8/2014)
- I just got braces. Are there any foods I should avoid eating? (6/17/2014)
- Does your height increase after puberty? (6/10/2014)
- Should your parents know you masturbate? (5/20/2014)
- I have a breast that’s been developing for almost two years now and I’m so worried that it doesn’t seem to be going away. How long should I wait before it disappears? (4/8/2014)
- Why do I wake up with an erection in the morning? (4/1/2014)
- My face is full of small pimples. What can I do to prevent this? (3/4/2014)
- My parents are getting divorced. Is it normal to feel relieved and not sad about it? (2/25/2014)
- Can I go to school with Mono and participate in gym class? (2/18/2014)
- What should I do if I want to work out, but I’m really tired? (1/7/2014)
- My brother’s penis looks really different from mine, and he doesn’t look like my dad. Could it be possible that we’re not related? (12/10/2013)
- Sometimes my body shakes when I’m falling asleep, and it kind of feels like I’m falling. What is that? (12/3/2013)
- Does drinking 2 beers a day make me an alcoholic? (11/12/2013)
- Is occasional masturbation safe during adolescence? (10/15/2013)
- Can you really damage your hearing by listening to your headphones too loud? (10/8/2013)
- What causes dandruff? (9/24/2013)
- What causes my eye to twitch sometimes? (9/17/2013)
- I’m suffering from puberphonia and am not getting a good speech therapist for my problem. What should I do? (9/3/2013)
- Can lack of sleep affect your memory? (8/27/2013)
- Does eating chocolate give you zits? (8/20/2013)
- How can I increase my height? (8/13/2013)
- I trimmed my pubic hair and began getting red bumps in my pubic area. How can I prevent them? (8/6/2013)
- One of my balls is bigger than other one by twice the size. Is this a problem? (7/30/2013)
- My penis seems really small when it’s flaccid, but not when erect. What’s up with this? (7/9/2013)
- How can I realize whether I’m an adolescent or not? (6/18/2013)
- I started to notice a fishy smell in my groin, and it won’t go away. What is it and how can I get rid of it? (6/11/2013)
- My penis is curved towards left and I want a straight penis. What can I do? (6/4/2013)
- I’ve never masturbated. Is that a bad thing? (5/28/2013)
- Why does my sweat smell so strongly like food? (4/23/2013)
- I’m really shy, but I want to talk to a girl I like. Can you help me? (4/15/2013)
- I fell, hit my head, and developed 2 black eyes and a bump. The bump is bigger than a bottle cap. What do I do if it doesn’t go away? (4/15/2013)
- What is the treatment of pimples? (4/9/2013)
- What happens when alcohol enters your bloodstream? (3/26/2013)
- I have migraines and have pain every day. I’ve had treatment, but I’m still suffering. What should I do? (3/19/2013)
- Is it normal to fart when you’re laughing hard? (2/26/2013)
- Is it weird that my foreskin can stretch like an elastic? (2/19/2013)
- I feel like I have a male hormone disorder. What should I do? I’m so scared to go to the doctor. (2/5/2013)
- I got a painful rug burn on my penis. What should I do? (1/29/2013)
- My penis is only 3 inches when it’s hard. Is there anything I can do to make it bigger? (1/22/2013)
- I feel awkward getting my private parts examined by a doctor, but I know I need to. What should I do? (12/18/2012)
- What’s the point of an adams apple? (12/11/2012)
- Is masturbation during the week bad? What’s its effect on body growth? (11/27/2012)
- My penis is slightly unsymmetrical. Is there a serious problem behind this? (10/30/2012)
- Why do doctors tell you to look to the side and cough when holding your balls during an exam? (10/9/2012)
- How can I avoid farting? (10/2/2012)
- Why does my penis get small when it’s cold? (9/25/2012)
- What is menstruation? (9/18/2012)
- I shower and use deodorant, but my body still smells after exercise. What should I do? (8/21/2012)
- Can ADHD medicine affect my sleeping? How? (8/14/2012)
- Can I cure migraine headaches permanently? (7/31/2012)
- I’m worried about puberty – my height isn’t increasing. Is something wrong? (7/24/2012)
- Does masturbation cause pimples? (7/10/2012)
- Sometimes my muscles twitch repeatedly over a long period of time. What is that? (6/26/2012)
- Can I use a product like Nair (a depilatory) to remove pubic hair? (6/5/2012)
- Is it normal for it to burn when I pee after ejaculating? Even if I’m a virgin? (5/29/2012)
- Sometimes I wake up with “wet sheets.” Is this normal? (5/28/2012)
- Why don’t I have any pubic hair, am I still developing? (5/22/2012)
- What does it mean when I pee and feel like I can’t finish? (5/8/2012)
- I’m very thin, what can I do to gain weight? (4/24/2012)
- How can I know whether my heart is working properly? (4/17/2012)
- Is shaving my body OK? I keep getting razor burn in my crotch from it… (4/10/2012)
- What are endocrine glands? (4/3/2012)
- I popped a bump on my forehead with a needle and sticky liquid came out. What’s wrong? (3/27/2012)
- My nipples are enlarged and I’m not happy about it. What’s going on? (3/20/2012)
- Is it normal to have a curved penis? (3/13/2012)
- My earring is making my ear hurt, is it infected? (3/6/2012)
- Is my penis small or large? What’s normal? (2/14/2012)
- What color should my pee be? (1/31/2012)
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