Young Men's Health
I really want to have sex with my friend but I don’t know how to tell her. What do I say?First, you should clarify whether you want to have sex with her, or you want to have a more intimate emotional relationship with her. If you’d like to take your … 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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If you have sex with a girl and the condom breaks – do you instantly get an STI if she has one?
No, you don’t instantly get an STI if the condom breaks, but it definitely increases your risk. Different STIs have different transmission rates, so it’s definitely safest to get tested … read more
Does drinking 2 beers a day make me an alcoholic?
If you’re concerned that you may have a problem with alcohol, ask yourself the following questions: Why are you drinking? Do you ever have more than 2 beers at a … read more
I’m extremely thin and I want to be little healthier. What should I do?
People of all different weights can be healthy, and in general, your habits (diet, exercise, sleep, stress management, etc.) are more important than what you weigh. If you want to … read more
I had sex yesterday but I didn’t use protection and my girlfriend and I aren’t sure if a little sperm got in. What should she do?
Emergency contraception (EC) is a safe treatment to help prevent pregnancy in adolescent girls and adult women who have had unprotected sex. EC works before a woman’s body ovulates, preventing … read more
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With plant-based eating gaining popularity around the world, a new wave in food science and technology has emerged that is specifically focused on the development of “fake meat” or plant-based meats. You’ve probably heard about these products in the news and on social media and...
Drinking raw milk has become a popular “natural” food trend in the past few years due to rumors of it having certain health benefits. But, what even is raw milk? Is it safe? There is a lot of misleading information out there about raw milk...
You might have heard that different macronutrients such as carbohydrates, fats, and proteins all play different roles in the body once they are broken down from the food you eat. Carbohydrates provide us with quick, usable energy, fats play a role in ensuring hormones function...