Young Men's Health
Weight, Health, and Weight StigmaWeight, Health, and Weight Stigma If you’ve been told that your weight or Body Mass Index (BMI) falls in the “overweight” or “obese” range, you may be experiencing a variety … 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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Is it okay if my penis is naturally pointing to the left and not straight/down?
Thanks for your question. Many people have concerns about their penis, such as its size, length, or shape. A slight curve can be normal, and often is. However a larger … read more
I know they are just labels but… Started dating this girl and now we are pretty serious. Issue is she’s trans and has a penis. I’ve never been attracted to boys but no one can tell she isn’t a girl (new to our school). Does this mean I’m gay?
Thanks for your question. Many teens, young adults, and older adults have questions about their sexual orientation. Sexual orientation is a term that refers to who someone is attracted to … read more
I met an older man online and we’re ready to have sex. The issue is he is HIV positive. He says his status is “not detectable”. I trust him but looking it up online I’ve found opposing info. Is it safe for us to have anal sex? If not, what can we do?
Thanks for your question. It’s great that you’re thinking about how to have safer sex. Based on current research, if your partner takes HIV medications and he has an undetectable … read more
Duchenne’s Muscular Dystrophy
What is Duchenne’s Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)? Duchenne’s Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is a genetic disorder that affects how muscles move. It is caused by a lack of a protein called dystrophin. … read more
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