Young Men's Health
Are blue balls really a thing? My friend says I need to jerk off a lot or my balls will turn blue.What Are “Blue Balls”? Understanding Testicle Discomfort After Sexual Arousal You may have heard the term “blue balls” before—usually in jokes or conversations about sex. While it might sound funny, it’s … 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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Wet Dreams
Wet dreams happen to most people assigned male at birth (AMAB) during the teen years. You may wake up to find your bed sheets wet and sticky. Wet dreams are … read more
Circumcision
Lots of people have questions about their penis, and whether it’s normal. You may wonder why you do (or do not) have foreskin around your penis. What is circumcision? People … read more
Masturbation
Masturbation, or rubbing your genitals, is a natural way to learn about your body and what feels sexually satisfying. Many people masturbate, and others do not. It’s up to you … read more
My best friend and I went to a party. We both were offered and did a drug called Delta 8 (or D8) after googling it and seeing it is legal. We both freaked out, got sick, and had horrible reactions/hallucinations! What did we take?
Thanks for your question. Good for you for researching it. Unfortunately, many legal substances can be harmful or have negative health effects on the body, such as: Alcohol Vaping Cigarettes … read more
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