Young Men's Health
I’m 13 and I’ve grown a couple inches of back hair. Should I be concerned?Thank you for your question. It is common for young men to develop back hair during puberty. During puberty your levels of certain hormones (including testosterone) increases. This leads to … 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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How do I maintain hygiene of my penis after ejaculation?
Thanks for your question. It’s great that you care about your hygiene. In general, you should wash your penis with warm water and mild soap whenever you would wash the … read more
I shaved above my penis, and days later red and pus-filled bumps showed up, then some turned into scabs. Should I be concerned?
Thanks for your question! It sounds like you’ve had a skin reaction from shaving, which is very common. The area around your genitals is very sensitive which may explain why … read more
I have a hard time maintaining an erection when I try to put on a condom, otherwise there’s no problem. The second I try to put one on, my penis becomes soft. What can I do?
Thanks for your question and congratulations for using condoms to prevent sexually transmitted infections and pregnancy! Some guys who have difficulty maintaining an erection with condom use may give up … read more
Hey I’m 16 and I have started growing facial hair, body hair and have lots of pubic hair but my penis is only 4 inches erect about 3 flaccid, is this normal or should I talk to my doctor?
Thanks for your question. Congrats on wanting to make sure your body is healthy. There are lots of things that can affect penis length such as whether it’s flaccid or … read more
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