Young Men's Health
I’m 16 yrs old and a virgin. However, I’ve got a weird spot on my ball sac. Could I have caught an STD from somewhere like a public toilet, gym, shower…?Thanks for your question. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are spread through contact with infected body fluids such as blood, vaginal fluids, or semen. You can get an STI through vaginal, … 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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Is it ok to masturbate every night?
Thanks for your question. Many people masturbate, and wonder what’s normal. From a medical standpoint masturbation (or rubbing your genitals) is normal. How often someone masturbates can vary, with some … read more
I was last to change in football locker room due to finishing workout. One of the coaches came in and took off his shorts in front of me and smiled. He didn’t force anything and I left. Should I say something? What if it was innocent? I can’t sleep.
I’m sorry to hear about this and agree with what you have shared; it’s hard to know what was going on. It sounds like you handled the situation as well … read more
My best friend and I were hanging out drinking. He kissed me and we made out and ended up giving each other oral sex. Does that make me gay? I love girls. I date girls. Although oral sex felt great, it’s not something that turned me on to do again.
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 am in college. I have a doctor’s appointment in a week, and I was wondering if it is weird to ask your doctor to examine your privates.
Thanks for asking! It is not at all weird to ask to have your privates examined. In fact, it would be weird for the doctor not to offer that part … read more
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