Tag Archive for 'OTHER'

OTHER HEALTH PROBLEMS: WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF A BOY ONLY HAD ONE TESTICLE? WHAT IS AN UNDESCENDED TESTICLE?

Most males are born with two testicles. Every once in a great while someone is born with only one. Sometimes a man or boy could have an injury or accident that could crush one testicle so badly that it has to be surgically removed.
If a man has only one testicle, the other testicle takes over [...]

OTHER HEALTH PROBLEMS: I’VE NEVER HAD SEX, BUT I HAVE SYMPTOMS LIKE YOU SAID YOU GET FROM STDS. I HAVE PAIN, IT BURNS WHEN I URINATE, AND, SOMETIMES, A LITTLE BIT OF STUFF LEAKS OUT OF MY PENIS. IF IT’S NOT AN STD, WHAT IS IT? WHAT IS JOCK ITCH?

In addition to asking about STDs, the boys in our classes also ask questions about other health problems. Here are some of the questions they ask.
I’ve never had sex, but I have symptoms like you said you get from STDs. I have pain, it burns when I urinate, and, sometimes, a little bit of stuff [...]

QUESTIONS ABOUT STDS: HOW CAN I PROTECT MYSELF AGAINST AIDS AND OTHER STDS?

There are a number of things you can do to protect yourself or at least cut down on your chances of getting these diseases.
1. Don’t use injecting drugs, not even once. In fact, it’s best to stay away from all illegal drugs and alcohol, too, because they weaken the immune system, making you more susceptible [...]