Young Men's Health
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
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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
I am 16 years old. I have Idiopathic Short Stature and I’m a late bloomer. I have started to see some changes; testicle growth, pubic hair and voice cracks, yet my penis has seen little growth. When will it start to grow?
Thank you for your question! It’s a very common one we hear, and it’s very normal to be curious about this topic. First, for those who may not know, “Idiopathic … read more
I am 16 and have gotten a deeper voice, have pubic hair, and armpit hair. However I have had no growth in the penis, or testicles. Is this normal or should I seek help?
The changes to your voice and hair suggest that you have started to go through puberty. When guys hit puberty, a number of things happen in the body, usually starting with growth … read more
I’m 19 years old now and I have not experienced puberty or different body changes at all. My penis is the size of a baby boy’s. I’m worried, please help.
Most guys see signs of puberty by the time they are 15 years old; if you haven’t noticed any signs of puberty by this age, you should discuss it with your … read more
Hi, I just had a circumcision 3 weeks ago. The stitches all came out and it looks like it’s healing well. But I have one concern; the cut skin has attached itself to all around my shaft. Is this normal, will it detach?
During a circumcision the foreskin is pulled down so you can see the tip of the penis. The foreskin is then trimmed and the edges are attached to the shaft … read more
When will my penis stop growing in size? At what age will I know the size of my penis will no longer change?
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
My foreskin is stuck to my penis. What should I do?
For uncircumcised males, the foreskin usually covers the head of the penis (the glans). During childhood the opening of the foreskin is too tight to pull back to expose the … read more
In the last 4 days I have noticed hard white stuff on the head of my penis. My foreskin feels tight when I am erect and it is itchy and burns. My pee hole is always red and burning. What can I do?
Your symptoms suggest that you may have a sexually transmitted infection (STI) but only your health care provider can tell for sure. Symptoms vary with each STI but typically they … read more