Young Men's Health
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?Thanks for your question and congrats on wanting to make sure you’re healthy. Lots of different things can influence puberty, including genetics and nutrition. While everyone can go through puberty … 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 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!
Thanks for your question. You are right, it is important for males who are not circumcised to be able to pull back their foreskin. Sometimes you can get smegma, which … read more
How can I overcome panic attacks? I’m a usually nervous person, but three panic attacks in two months seems like a lot and I don’t want my friends or my parents to know.
Hello, and thank you for asking this very important question! Panic attacks can be very scary and overwhelming, and you deserve to have some relief. They may occur when a … read more
I can’t seem to get an erection, is that normal?
Congrats on wanting to make sure your body is healthy. To get an erection, lots of things need to work together: Good blood flow to your penis Good nerve signaling … read more
How is fast food bad for people?
Great question! We try to encourage people not to think of food as “good” or “bad” because those are not qualities that food can really have (unless you are allergic … 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...