Young Men's Health
What is cum?Thanks for your question! Cum is a slang word for the liquid that “comes” out of a guy’s penis when he ejaculates. The real name for this fluid is called, … 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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My parents are divorced and I hadn’t talked to my dad for several years. He just died. I don’t really know how to feel, and I don’t feel anything in particular. Is this normal?
Thank you for your question. It is perfectly normal to feel the way you do, particularly if you did not have close relationship with your dad. However, you may experience … read more
Is it safe to ejaculate in my underwear?
Thank you for your question. Many guys wonder about this, so you are not alone. The good news is there are no health risks to ejaculating in your underwear. The … read more
My girlfriend and I have been having anal sex–because of religious reasons, we are saving ourselves for marriage. This has been happening for maybe 3 months. She has had some serious stomach pains recently… could she be pregnant? Please help.
Thanks for your question. It is difficult to know if your girlfriend could be pregnant or whether she is having “serious” stomach issues due to a complication of anal sex … read more
Does whether or not boys pee standing up and/or use urinals have anything to do with puberty? When I was in middle school, all boys used the stalls and peed sitting down, but when I entered high school, I found that every boy used the urinals but me.
Many boys learn to pee while sitting and continue to do so as teens and adults even when urinals are an option. It can be a cultural preference or just … read more
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