Young Men's Health
I’m 19 and going off to college in the fall. A bunch of my friends are on Tinder and I am too. But I have not met with anyone and … 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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When will I grow noticeable stubble?
“Stubble,” or hair growth on the face, is due to several factors: the number of hair follicles on the face and neck (usually genetically determined) and the presence of the … read more
Last week me and my gf had intercourse, during the time secretion of watery discharge from my sperm made her vagina wet. Now she is suffering from stomach pain and slight vaginal pain. Could this be a symptom of pregnancy?
It sounds like some of your sperm got into her vagina. If so, it is definitely possible she could be pregnant. To find out, it would be smart to get … read more
Is it normal to have trouble peeing when you have an erection?
Great question—yes, it is very normal. In fact, most men can’t urinate while erect—there is a muscle which typically closes off the tube where urine comes out while the penis … read more
My mom made a new rule that if I want to keep my Facebook and Instagram accounts, I have to add her as a friend and let her follow my posts, but I don’t really want to. What should I do?
It is hard to let parents into your social media life, especially when they change from less restrictive to more restrictive rules. Your mom probably made the decision because she … read more
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