Young Men's Health
I trimmed my pubic hair and began getting red bumps in my pubic area. How can I prevent them?I trimmed my pubic hair and began getting red bumps in my pubic area. I’ve only had 2 and popped them both, but I’d like to prevent any future ones. … 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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One of my balls is bigger than other one by twice the size. Is this a problem?
While there can be a small difference in the size of the two testicles, if one is truly twice as large as the other it could signify a problem. Problems … read more
What are the symptoms of herpes?
There are two types of herpes: HSV-1, and HSV-2. HSV-1 (usually transmitted by touching, kissing, and oral sex) may cause no symptoms, or cold sores and/or fever blisters on the … read more
I touched a strange girl’s vagina with my hand, and then I touched my penis. Will this give me HIV?
In order for HIV to spread an infected person’s blood, semen (if they’re male), vaginal fluid, or breast milk would have to get into the other person’s bloodstream. The most … read more
My penis seems really small when it’s flaccid, but not when erect. What’s up with this?
There seems to be a discrepancy between myself and the guys in the showers in that my penis seems really small when flaccid in comparison to others, but when erect … read more
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