Young Men's Health
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
Articles Tagged: puberty
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
