Young Men's Health
I’ve recently begun watching porn, and I’ve repeatedly heard women say it was okay to have unprotected sex due to it being a ‘safe day.’ What does this mean, and does it relate to a woman’s period?Thank you for your question. It might be helpful to review some facts about menstrual cycles: They can vary in length between 21-35 days on average. Changes in hormones during … read more
Articles Tagged: healthy sex
When can I have sex with an uncircumcised penis?
Unless you have been circumcised recently (and need time to heal), your body is ready to have sex. But wait, there’s a lot more to think about before you give … read more
I masturbate very often, maybe 4 or 5 times a day. Is that normal? A lot of people in my grade seem to think that sexual stuff like that is weird, but I love the feeling. Should I do anything differently?
Thanks for your question. Masturbation is a normal and a natural way to learn about your body and what feels sexually satisfying. Generally, frequent masturbation isn’t harmful; however, your genitals … read more
My girlfriend and I have been having anal sex–because of religious reasons, we are saving ourselves for marriage. This has been happening for maybe 3 months. She has had some serious stomach pains recently… could she be pregnant? Please help.
Thanks for your question. It is difficult to know if your girlfriend could be pregnant or whether she is having “serious” stomach issues due to a complication of anal sex … read more
Can gay people get any STIs when they have anal sex if both partners don’t have any STIs?
Thanks for your question! If you and your partner have tested negative for STIs/HIV and not had unprotected sex with other partners after getting tested, then technically you would not … read more
I had sex with my girlfriend and didn’t cum, but she’s late and IDK what to do?
Thanks for your question. This is a common concern, actually. The truth is, even if you didn’t ejaculate, have an orgasm or “cum”, “precum or pre-ejaculate” could have still leaked out … read more
I had sex with my girl for the first time. I didn’t use a condom but no ejaculation occurred. Afterwards, she took an emergency contraception pill just to be safe. What are the chances something could go wrong like pregnancy?
Thanks for your question. Whenever you have unprotected sex there is a chance that the pregnancy or a sexually transmitted infection (STI) could happen. In your situation, you and your … read more
I really want to have sex with my partner. It’s both of our first times. Pregnancy protection aside, do we need to protect from STDs if we are both virgins? Could we get an STD from each other if neither of us have ever had the chance to get them?
Protecting against sexually transmitted infections (otherwise known as STDs or STIs) is very important when having sex, even if you are confident that it is your partner’s first time as … read more
Is it safe for me to have sex with my girlfriend after her period? I’m likely to use a condom because I always do. Are there any chances of her getting pregnant? I’m kinda nervous.
It’s great that you use condoms when you have sex! Condoms lower your risk of getting and/or spreading most sexually transmitted diseases! Condoms also help to prevent pregnancy but they … read more
How young is too young to have sex?
There is no “right age” to have sex because there is a lot to consider before you do. Some people may be emotionally ready to have sex before their peers … read more