Young Men's Health
CircumcisionLots of people have questions about their penis, and whether it’s normal. You may wonder why you do (or do not) have foreskin around your penis. What is circumcision? People … read more
Articles Tagged: penis
I’ve had bumps on my penis since I was thirteen. Can you help me figure out what this might be?
They don’t really itch or hurt or anything. I thought they would go away after a while but they didn’t. I haven’t had money to go to a doctor and … read more
My penis bends to the left when erect. Is that normal??
It is not unusual for young men to have concerns about the size and shape of their penis. It’s normal for penises to have some curvature to them and pretty … read more
Should your foreskin naturally come back when an erection occurs?
This is a very common question. Usually the foreskin should slide back on its own when you get an erection. It may be a little loose or not come back … read more
Why is there blood in my semen? One of my testicles is also twice the size of the other, and they hurt to be touched.
This sounds like a concerning situation that you should talk to your medical provider about. It’s possible you have a sexually transmitted infection, though your symptoms could also be connected … read more
A month ago I got a penis irritation that was extremely painful to touch. After not touching it for a week or two and applying rash cream, it still hurts when you move/rub your finger across the head. Going to the doctor IS NOT an option, I need help!
It can be hard to go to the doctor with a concern that might seem embarrassing but it can be very important and most doctors talk about these issues all … read more
Why do I wake up with an erection in the morning?
Nighttime and early morning erections are a normal part of male penile health. The technical term for this is “nocturnal penile tumescence.” The exact cause isn’t understood, but nighttime and … read more
My brother’s penis looks really different from mine, and he doesn’t look like my dad. Could it be possible that we’re not related?
Like snowflakes and falling leaves, penises really do come in all shapes and sizes, and no two are exactly alike. There’s a wide range of what is normal (even within … read more
My penis seems really small when it’s flaccid, but not when erect. What’s up with this?
There seems to be a discrepancy between myself and the guys in the showers in that my penis seems really small when flaccid in comparison to others, but when erect … read more
My penis is curved towards left and I want a straight penis. What can I do?
It’s normal (and common) to have a penis that curves towards one side (or even upward or downward) when erect. There’s nothing you can do to change the way your … read more