Can a Doctor Tell if You've Been Masturbating? - KidsHealth
Doctors usually can’t tell if someone has been masturbating (touching or rubbing their genitals because they like the way it feels). The only way doctors might know is if the area was irritated …
Teens (for Teens) | Nemours KidsHealth
This site offers support and advice on health, emotions, and life — created for people 13–18 and approved by doctors.
Is My Penis Normal? (for Teens) | Nemours KidsHealth
Just about every guy wonders how he measures up "down-there." Here's the lowdown for any guy who's ever worried about whether his penis is a normal size. There is a wide range of normal …
Breast Exams (for Teens) | Nemours KidsHealth
Breast exams help doctors check that everything's normal. During a breast exam, a doctor or nurse practitioner will feel a woman's breasts to check any lumps and bumps and see if there …
Sex (for Teens) | Nemours KidsHealth
Get answers to common questions about sex and sexuality tailored for teens on Nemours KidsHealth.
For Boys: Trouble "Down There" (for Kids) | Nemours KidsHealth
You see it in movies all the time. Some guy gets hit right in the privates. Yow! If you're a boy, you probably already know your penis and scrotum are sensitive. Why? And more important, what …
Boys and Puberty (for Kids) | Nemours KidsHealth
A lot of changes happen as you grow up, especially as you reach puberty (say: PYOO-bur-tee). This is the time when your body begins to develop and change. During puberty, t here isn't just …
Can Masturbation Stunt My Growth? (for Teens) - KidsHealth
When people masturbate, they touch or rub their own genitals because they like the way it feels.This won’t stunt their growth (keep them from getting taller) or cause any health …
A to Z: Anal Fissure (for Parents) - CHOC Childrens - KidsHealth
Keep in Mind. Preventing constipation and keeping the area clean can help anal fissures heal. Drinking plenty of fluids, taking stool softeners, eating foods with fiber, and exercising regularly …
Feeling Fresh (for Teens) | Nemours KidsHealth
As you've probably noticed, puberty comes with all kinds of changes — including the way your body looks and even the way you might think it smells. These changes are a normal part of …