Young Men's Health
Is masturbation during the week bad? What’s its effect on body growth?You might have heard some things about masturbation, such as that it causes you to go blind, or for hair to become infertile. These are all myths – masturbation won’t … read more
Articles Tagged: puberty
What is menstruation?
When a girl reaches puberty, her ovaries (small egg-containing organs that are located on both sides of the uterus) make hormones that cause menstrual periods. The pituitary gland (located in … read more
I shower and use deodorant, but my body still smells after exercise. What should I do?
I shower and use deodorant every day, but I feel like my body still smells after gym class or football practice. What should I do? When you exercise, your apocrine … read more
Why do teens want to have sex?
Sex is a normal human behavior that allows us to connect with other people in a very intimate way. It also allows us to create children when we’re ready to … read more
I’m worried about puberty – my height isn’t increasing. Is something wrong?
Everyone goes through puberty at different rates and at different ages, and boys progress through puberty later than girls. This is why girls are often taller than boys in the … read more
Sometimes I wake up with “wet sheets.” Is this normal?
If you’ve woken up with “wet sheets,” you’ve likely had a “wet dream,” or “nocturnal emission.” This happens when you have a sexually arousing dream during sleep, and your body … read more
Why don’t I have any pubic hair, am I still developing?
All guys develop at different times, and it’s possible that you’re a “late bloomer”. However, it’s important to discuss your physical growth (height and muscle development) as well as your … read more
I’m very thin, what can I do to gain weight?
If you’re growing or are very active in sports, it may be hard for you to keep up with the energy needs of your body and to keep on weight. … read more
What are endocrine glands?
There are many glands in the body that make up the “endocrine system”. These glands are the pituitary, hypothalamus, thymus adrenals, thyroid, parathyroids, pineal body, ovaries (in women) and testes. … read more
My nipples are enlarged and I’m not happy about it. What’s going on?
It’s possible that you may have a condition called adolescent gynecomastia. What happens with adolescent gynecomastia is that the tissue underneath a guys’ nipples starts to grow, and it may … read more
