Young Men's Health
I’m 14 and when I first started having wet dreams, I noticed there was a purple ring around my penis. I’d like to know if this is normal for my age and if you can get it from having wet dreams.Thank you for your question! It is very normal for a person’s penis to have some color changes, such as lines of purplish-red, during times of arousal or anytime when … read more
Articles Tagged: penis
Why does the tip of my penis hurt? Is it because I’m young? Help!… I’m too scared to ask my parents.
Thank you for your question! There can be different reasons that cause the tip of your penis to hurt, no matter what your age is. One common cause, for example, … read more
Hey, I’m really concerned about my penis size. I’ve had all of the signs of puberty so far but my penis is only about 6 inches when erect. I am concerned that it won’t grow to a normal size. Please help.
Thanks for your question! Studies have show that the average adult penis size is between 5 and 6 inches when fully erect, as measured from the lowest portion of the … read more
I wash my penis every day but for the last two weeks I see a “white layer” when I pull back my foreskin and it’s itchy. Is this a problem?
Thank you for your question! It’s great that you practice good hygiene and wash your penis every day. Guys who are not circumcised need to take an extra step when … read more
Whenever I cum, my penis hurts really bad. I’m too scared to tell my parents. Please help!
Thank you for sharing your question, we know how hard it can be to ask about such sensitive topics as this one! From time to time, guys can experience some irritation or … read more
Can laser treatment remove PPP forever?
Thank you for your question! For anyone who has never heard the term PPP… it stands for ‘pearly penile papules‘ and it is a common skin condition of the penis. PPP are a small … read more
I’m 15 and have shown all signs of puberty like body hair and a deepened voice. But my penis still hasn’t grown, or at least it doesn’t look like it has. Is there still hope or should I seek medical help?
It is difficult to know exactly when your penis will stop growing. During puberty, a young man’s testicles begin to grow larger, followed by the penis. On average the penis … read more
I have little bumps on the head of my penis, but they don’t hurt or cause any problems or anything. They are my skin color. I haven’t had sexual intercourse. What are these bumps and can I do anything to get rid of them?
Thank you for your question! It can be stressful when you notice something about your body that wasn’t there before, especially in your genital area, but it’s a really good … read more
I cannot retract my foreskin very far (a cm maybe) and when I do it squishes the head of my penis. Should I be worried and what treatment should I look for (I would prefer not to go to a doctor).
Circumcised males should be able to retract or pull back their foreskin easily so they can clean their penis (always remember to rinse any soap from your penis before pulling … read more
Whenever I urinate, my penis begins to pain me at the top, and I always feel like urinating every 2 to 3 minutes, whenever I try checking my penis, I see like sperm or discharge on it, please what can I do to stop this?
Thank you for your question! It can be difficult sometimes to ask questions that involve such sensitive areas of your body, but we strongly encourage asking them and seeking out … read more