Young Men's Health
I saw blood in the toilet after I went to the bathroom…is that normal?1. Blood after having a bowel movement– If you see a small amount of bright red blood either in the toilet or on the paper after wiping, this could mean … 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’ve researched about my penis and I’ve found out that I have PPP (pearly penile papules). Should I go see a doctor about this? And what type of doctor? I’m nervous telling my parents that we need to see one and I’m nervous about actually seeing the doctor, what should I do?
It’s normal to feel worried if you notice small bumps on your penis. It is possible that you have a condition called pearly penile papules (PPP), which is normal and … read more
I’m 13 and ALL of my friends have hit puberty except me and it’s really embarrassing! When will I?!
Puberty is the transition from being a teenage to becoming an adult. Everyone goes through it but it starts at different times for everyone. It can start at 10 for … read more
I’ve been having depression and anxiety problems for 3 years. It got worse when my oldest brother died two years ago. I’ve met with a psychologist because of the my bad behavior at home, but I was never open to talking because I felt like I couldn’t trust my therapist. My parents are going through hard times and I feel like I treat them as though I was the head of the household instead of them. I’m honestly tired of feeling like this and I want to change. What would you recommend?
First of all, we would like to say that we are sorry to hear of your brother’s passing. A death in the family can cause many problems (within the family) … read more
Hi I am 14 years old and I am a circumcised male however I am really concerned about my penis size because I am only 3.8 inches erect and this is while going through puberty because my voice has broken and I have developed a lot of hair everywhere but I just want to know how to make my penis bigger even if it is unhealthy because it is really getting me down.
It can be very frustrating if you feel “different” then your friends however, everyone develops at different stages. Some guys go through puberty on the early side and others develop … read more
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