Young Men's Health
I had sex for the first time recently and I think I’ve got an STI. Besides my regular doctor or hospital, who else could I go see? A friend said the county health unit. Could I go without one of my parents? I’m not ready to confess to them yet.Thanks for your question. Some people find it easier to go see a different health care provider to deal with concerns related to sex, such as a sexually transmitted infection … read more
Articles Tagged: STI
I’m gay and use a condom every time I have anal sex. However, I love giving and receiving oral sex (and swallowing). Can I catch HIV from oral sex? Wearing a condom in oral sex makes no sense. Is there some way to protect myself and partner from STIs?
Thanks for your question. Congrats on wanting to make sure you have safer sex. As you know there is a risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) with any type of … read more
My girlfriend and I decided to have anal sex, but the condom ripped after I pushed 2 times, so we stopped. Now I have little dots on the head of my penis. Did I get an STD?
Thanks for your question. First, good for you for using a condom and wanting to be healthy. Here are a few tips to help prevent condoms from breaking: Make sure … read more
Can gay people get any STIs when they have anal sex if both partners don’t have any STIs?
Thanks for your question! If you and your partner have tested negative for STIs/HIV and not had unprotected sex with other partners after getting tested, then technically you would not … read more
What do I do if I have had yellowish semen for two days in a row and some yellowish chunks in it?
Thanks for your question. Normal seminal fluid is a cloudy white color so when it changes color most guys will notice a difference. Since you’ve had yellow discharge with some … read more
I’m gay and had protected anal sex as the “bottom” and unprotected oral sex with a new partner two days ago. I’m planning on getting tested for STDs for the first time. How long should I wait before getting tested, and what should I expect?
The timing for getting tested depends on the type of sexually transmitted infection (STI, also called STD). For chlamydia and gonorrhea, you can get tested as soon as one week … read more
How young is too young to have sex?
There is no “right age” to have sex because there is a lot to consider before you do. Some people may be emotionally ready to have sex before their peers … read more
I’ve noticed lately my semen is a different color like a brownish yellow. I feel fine I just think something’s wrong.
Semen is typically white-grayish in color but it may appear yellow at times since urine passes through the same tube (urethra) that semen passes through. Brown colored semen suggests old … read more
How does chlamydia get in a man’s body? Does it go through the penis or through the skin? How exactly does it get in a man’s body?
Chlamydia typically enters a man’s body through his penis or mouth during unprotected sex with an infected partner. It can be passed through vaginal, anal, and oral sex. It can … read more
If my girlfriend swallows my semen is it possible that she will get pregnant? Also is it bad for a guy to swallow his own semen?
It is not possible for women to get pregnant from swallowing sperm since there is no connection between the stomach and the uterus, fallopian tubes or ovaries. However, sexually transmitted … read more