Young Men's HealthIt 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
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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
At my last physical a couple weeks ago, I told my doctor about my erection curvature. He said it’s likely Peyronie’s disease, and he referred me to a urologist. Considering it’s a referral for Peyronie’s, what will happen at my urology appointment?
It is completely normal and common to have a penis that curves to the side, upward, or downward when erect. If your penis is painful and/or you have pain during … read more
I get a really painful burning sensation throughout my whole penis when I ejaculate. What might be causing this?
It is common for guys to have mild irritation of their urethra, called “urethritis” (where pee leaves the body) from time to time which may be caused from frequent masturbation, … read more
I have an younger skinny brother who is 12 and I’m 13. He has a bigger flaccid penis than me and gets more girls than me. I’m bigger and wider than him in body size, should I be ashamed?
I haven’t had one girlfriend this year and I get depressed sometimes. He has had 4 girlfriends this year. I just need help, I’m not thinking anything suicidal or harming … read more
Hi I am 14 years old and I am a circumcised male however I am really concerned about my penis size because I am only 3.8 inches erect and this is while going through puberty because my voice has broken and I have developed a lot of hair everywhere but I just want to know how to make my penis bigger even if it is unhealthy because it is really getting me down.
It can be very frustrating if you feel “different” then your friends however, everyone develops at different stages. Some guys go through puberty on the early side and others develop … read more
I’ve accidentally seen my friends penis and it made me start wondering if mine is too small. My penis is 3 inches flaccid and around 4 inches erect. My friends talk about how their penis is 6-7 inches flaccid and I was wondering if my penis is too small or if it will grow to a normal size. I am also late to grow in height and get hair and have a deeper voice.
It’s important to understand that the size of your penis is determined by genetic traits that are inherited by your parents– similar to your height, eye color, and skin tone. … read more
Why do I have bumps on the side of my penis?
The answer to your question will depend on whether the bumps are new or painful and what the bumps look like. Unfortunately, it’s not possible to tell exactly what the … read more
Testicular Self-Exam
What is a Testicular Self-Exam (TSE)? Doing a Testicular Self-Exam (TSE) is easy and should only take about 2-3 minutes. All you have to do is check your testicles (your … read more