Young Men's Health
Birth Control: Other Birth Control Methods for FemalesWhat other types of birth control are available for females? Here are four additional types of female birth control methods (list from most effective to least effective): Abstinence (No sexual … 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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Puberty in Girls: A Guy’s Guide
When a guy goes through puberty, he’ll experience various changes in his body. He’ll grow hair in places he didn’t have it before, his voice will change, his penis and … read more
Annual Check-Up
It’s time for your yearly check-up (sometimes called an annual exam). It might seem strange to visit your primary care provider (PCP) when you’re not sick, but having a yearly … read more
Athlete’s Foot (Tinea Pedis)
What is Athlete’s Foot? The medical name for athlete’s foot is Tinea pedis. Athlete’s foot is an itchy rash on the feet. You don’t have to be an athlete to have … read more
Bladder Exstrophy
Bladder exstrophy is a rare condition that affects males and females. Only one out of every 20,000 babies born will have bladder exstrophy, and there is no known cause. What … 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...