Young Men's Health
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!Thanks for your questions. Lots of people have questions about sperm and semen, and how they are made. Sperm is the male gamete or sex cell. Sperm contain the genetic … read more
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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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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?
Thanks for your question. Quitting smoking is hard, and most people have to try a few times before they are successful. There are many benefits to quitting, including positive health … read more
Gluten-Free Diet: Buying Gluten-Free Foods
How can I still eat my favorite foods? Eating and baking gluten–free has become much easier recently as more companies now make gluten–free foods. You can now buy gluten–free breads, … read more
Gluten-Free Diet: Gluten-Free Sample Menu and Recipes
What does a typical day on the gluten–free diet look like? Gluten-Free Recipes The best resources for gluten-free recipes are the internet and gluten–free cookbooks. The GI department at Boston Children’s … read more
I’m 18 and I still don’t have any chest hair. I have body hair grow everywhere else except on my chest. Why? And should I be concerned?
Thanks for your question. Body hair, in sex-assigned at birth males, is mostly affected by genetics and androgens (which are hormones such as testosterone). If you have body hair in … read more
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