Young Men's Health
My moustache started growing at the age of 12 while nobody else in my class has a moustache even now. Should I be worried?Thanks for your question. Many people have questions about how their body changes during puberty. For people born with male genitals (a penis and testicles) most people start going through … 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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Recently an adult relative put on lingerie and said she would punish me if I didn’t “show her what I could do”. We had sex. What do I do now?
Thanks for your question and for seeking support. It is important to know this is not your fault, and you are not alone. Sexual abuse is any unwanted sexual contact. … read more
I want to sleep naked but I tried it before and pre-cum came out. I’m afraid it might get on my bed sheets. Why is there pre-cum coming out when I don’t have any sexual thoughts at the time?
Thanks for your question. The answer is hormones. For people with a penis and testicles, during puberty increases in testosterone levels (along with other hormone changes) lead to changes in … read more
It looks like my left ball is hanging a low then my right ball. I know that’s fine but what’s worrying me it looks a bit tilted forward and I have a tiny moveable lump above my left ball. I’m scared please help.
Thanks for your question. Many people have questions about their testicles. It is very common for one testicle to hang lower than the other or to be more horizontal (parallel … read more
Why do guys need to use condoms when they are having sex with other guys if they can’t get pregnant?
Thanks for your question. You are right – using condoms correctly, helps prevent unplanned pregnancies with vaginal sex (vaginal-penile sex). Using condoms also helps prevent sexually transmitted infections, such as … read more
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