Young Men's Health
I have little white bumps on my penis but I haven’t had sex of any kind. What are they and why are they there?You most likely have pearly penile papules (PPP), a skin condition that occurs in up to 45% of all guys. It’s more common in those who aren’t circumcised. PPP are … 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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Why do doctors tell you to look to the side and cough when holding your balls during an exam?
When your doctor tells you to look to the side and cough, he or she is checking you for a hernia. A hernia is caused by a weakness in the … read more
How can I avoid farting?
Farting, or passing gas, is very common. Everyone passes gas throughout the day – all the air that you swallow has to come out as either burps or farts! The … read more
Why does my penis get small when it’s cold?
Your penis gets smaller when it’s cold because it is drawing itself close to the warmth of your body. The temperature of the penis and testicles is tightly regulated to … read more
What is menstruation?
When a girl reaches puberty, her ovaries (small egg-containing organs that are located on both sides of the uterus) make hormones that cause menstrual periods. The pituitary gland (located in … read more
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