Young Men's Health
I have a few pimple like bumps between my penis and stomach, I am not sexually active. They have been there for at least a month. They hurt when in contact with anything. How do I get rid of them?Pimples are small red bumps that are not contagious, and can appear anywhere on the body. They can be painful when they are hard and inflamed. Other possible causes of … 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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Does masturbation cause depression or any other health problems?
The act of masturbation does not cause depression or any other health problem except occasional genital irritation, which is not dangerous. Some cultures and religions frown upon masturbation, so sometimes people feel badly … read more
What happens if you are obese and you have no friends and your parents can’t help you and you don’t know what to do? I just have a mom and she doesn’t understand what is going on inside of my body.
It sounds like you could benefit from talking to your doctor or other health care professional about this. They might be able to suggest a program in your area that … read more
Is it necessary to remove your all clothes including underclothes while having sex?
Many people find it more comfortable to remove their clothes and underclothes while having sex, just because it is easier, but not everyone does. In fact, many guys find that … read more
I have a very bad pain at the back of my left testicle. There is no bump on the testicle itself but an immense amount of pain when I walk.
It is critical to take any strong pain in your penis or testicles seriously. It is impossible to know what is causing your pain without being evaluated by a health … read more
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