Young Men's Health
I haven’t jerked off or ejaculated once in my life and I’m 14 years old. Does that mean I’m gay, or just I’m afraid of masturbating?Thanks for your question. Masturbation, or rubbing your genitals, can be a totally normal part of puberty and life. That said, some people masturbate, and some people don’t. The decision … 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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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!
Thanks for your question. When the penis becomes erect it gets increased blood flow, which then leads to an increase in its size. Since there’s more blood flow it’s normal … read more
Three weeks ago, I was diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection (STI). My health care provider (HCP) prescribed me antibiotics. Now I feel horny, does this mean my infection has cleared up?
Thanks for your question. It’s important to mention that anyone who’s ever had sexual contact can get a sexually transmitted infection (STI). STI’s affect individuals of all ages, regions, racial and … read more
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!
Thanks for your question. Foreskin can get stuck for lots of different reasons. If the foreskin gets stuck below the glans (or head) of the penis this is called paraphimosis. … read more
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!
Great question! Unfortunately, there’s a lot of information circulating around social media about the COVID vaccines, so much so, that it can be hard to know what’s true and what … read more
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