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Whenever I get an erection, my penis is facing the direction of my belly button. When I try to move it forward, there’s tension and a little discomfort. Is this normal or how can I fix it?

Updated 15 January 2021 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question. When tissue inside the penis fills with blood it causes an erection. The penis becomes hard and increases in size. Different people describe this feeling differently, … read more

Hello, I have two issues. I have phimosis, which I am not confused about. My other issue is that the interior of my foreskin in some areas is fused to my glans on the side of head. How do I go about separating the skin?

Updated 12 December 2020 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question. Phimosis is when the foreskin does not retract completely. In other words, the foreskin cannot be gently pulled back to the base of the penis. Over … read more

I’m 14 and all my friends’ penises have grown, even those 1-2 years younger than me (as teenagers the conversation often drifts there). My testicles haven’t grown yet, and my penis is still skinny. Is there hope or do I need to accept my size? Help.

Updated 10 September 2020 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question. Many people wonder about whether their penis and testicles are growing normally. During puberty those who are sex-assigned at birth males will notice their testicles (or … read more

I’m a 14 year old boy worried about my penis. I have about a 36 degree curve to the left and up. Is that normal? If not, how can I fix it?

Updated 17 April 2020 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question. Lots of people have concerns about their penis, such as its size, length, or shape. When a penis has a curve that can be due to: … read more

I masturbated with a makeshift fleshlight, but after I did, my penis started to hurt. It’s been three days now and whenever I touch the head of the penis, there’s a light ‘wave’ of pain even if it’s been decreasing ever since I got it. Why?

Updated 20 March 2020 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question and wanting to make sure your body is healthy. Masturbation, or rubbing your genitals, is a totally normal activity. Lots of people do it, and some … read more

I’m 15 turning 16, and when I have an erection my foreskin doesn’t go back. Is this a problem or will it go away when I’m older?

Updated 31 January 2020 under Ask Us.

Congrats on wanting to make sure you’re healthy. This is a common question. Sometimes your foreskin can go back (or retract) on its own when you have an erection. If … read more

I can’t seem to get an erection, is that normal?

Updated 24 January 2020 under Ask Us.

Congrats on wanting to make sure your body is healthy. To get an erection, lots of things need to work together: Good blood flow to your penis Good nerve signaling … read more

I’m 14 and I am uncircumcised. I’m having trouble pulling my foreskin down, and recently the top of my foreskin has become red and sore. I researched and it said to clean the white smegma but I can’t clean it because i can’t retract my foreskin… help!

Updated 17 January 2020 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question. You are right, it is important for males who are not circumcised to be able to pull back their foreskin. Sometimes you can get smegma, which … read more

Hey I’m 16 and I have started growing facial hair, body hair and have lots of pubic hair but my penis is only 4 inches erect about 3 flaccid, is this normal or should I talk to my doctor?

Updated 16 December 2019 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question. Congrats on wanting to make sure your body is healthy. There are lots of things that can affect penis length such as whether it’s flaccid or … read more

How do I maintain hygiene of my penis after ejaculation?

Updated 19 November 2019 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question. It’s great that you care about your hygiene. In general, you should wash your penis with warm water and mild soap whenever you would wash the … read more

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