Young Men's Health
Hi there — The scrotum (ballsack) which holds your testicles can have a lot of variation from person to person. It doesn’t sound concerning to me that there seems to … 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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If I am romantically attracted to girls but like to have sex with guys, then what is my sexuality?
Hi-great question, thanks for asking. You write about an experience that people are thankfully becoming more open about. There is a range of ways to ‘be’ in the world and … read more
What age do you start making cum? I have gotten hard many times before, but I have never ejaculated.
Awesome question about cum! Guys start to produce thousands of sperm a minute (the average ejaculation has between 300 to 500 million sperm) during puberty. However, there is some variation … read more
I’m a big time water drinker. It’s my drink of choice. The problem is I pee maybe once or twice during the day. However, I get up between 4-6 times during the night. This doesn’t seem normal. What’s wrong with me?
Its great that you drink a lot of water, mostly because its healthy to AVOID lots of sugary drinks which can lead to unhealthy weight gain. Avoiding soda, juice and … read more
Hi, my foreskin does not retract by itself when my dick is erect. Is this normal?
Thanks for the question. It is not abnormal for your foreskin to stay up when you have an erection. You would want to get help if your foreskin’s position makes … read more
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