Young Men's Health
Is it ok to eat right before bed?Yes. If your stomach is grumbling and dinner was a few hours ago, there is nothing wrong with having a light snack before going to bed. What you eat more … read more
Welcome to Young Men's Health, a website for teen guys and young men featuring up-to-date health information. Here, you can find answers to your questions, health guides, & more!
Are blue balls really a thing? My friend says I need to jerk off a lot or my balls will turn blue.
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I’m uncut and it’s never bothered me until now. Seeing guys in gym class makes me very self conscious. I want to be circumcised. Talking with my best friend, I don’t have to use lube/spit and my penis is way more sensitive than his. Should I do it?
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I’m 15 and a virgin. In health class we were talking about the HPV vaccine. Coach said it could possible prevent certain cancers. My parents asked why I wanted it if I was a virgin. Should I wait until I’m sexually active to get the vaccine?
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I’m 14 and I have enlarged breasts. Is it gynecomastia? Can it be cured without surgery?
If you have gynecomastia, you are not alone. Gynecomastia is a common condition where the tissue under a young man’s nipples starts to grow and can look like small breasts. … read more
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?
“Akathisia” is the medical word that describes a person who has motor restlessness and as a result, there is a need to move about constantly. “Hyperactivity” is another word to … read more
Choosing a Primary Health Care Provider (PCP): Check-Ups
Do I need to bring anything to my first check-up? You should take a copy of your health records, including your immunization record (a list of all the vaccines you’ve … read more
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?
During puberty the “voice box” (medical term= larynx) gets bigger and the “voice cords” become longer. This is normal and happens to both girls and guys but the temporary voice … read more
From our blog: TeenSpeak!
With plant-based eating gaining popularity around the world, a new wave in food science and technology has emerged that is specifically focused on the development of “fake meat” or plant-based meats. You’ve probably heard about these products in the news and on social media and...
Drinking raw milk has become a popular “natural” food trend in the past few years due to rumors of it having certain health benefits. But, what even is raw milk? Is it safe? There is a lot of misleading information out there about raw milk...
You might have heard that different macronutrients such as carbohydrates, fats, and proteins all play different roles in the body once they are broken down from the food you eat. Carbohydrates provide us with quick, usable energy, fats play a role in ensuring hormones function...