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If you Google “free condoms” you’ll find some organizations that will send you sample condoms in discreet packaging, free of charge. This will give you a chance to try different styles of both male and female condoms which will help you figure out what type of condom you like the best. Since you won’t be able to receive free samples […]
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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 blood which can be a sign of irritation and/or infection. Any time there is a change in the color of your semen that lasts more than a couple of days, […]
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It can be hard to go to the doctor with a concern that might seem embarrassing but it can be very important and most doctors talk about these issues all the time. Many teens worry about the doctor telling their parents or someone else, so if you are concerned about this, tell your doctor you want the conversation to remain […]
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It is not unusual for young men to have concerns about the size and shape of their penis. It’s normal for penises to have some curvature to them and pretty common. Typically this is not concerning. As long as it doesn’t hurt and you have no problems peeing, it’s probably not a big deal, but if you’re worried or have […]
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Patients developing AFib after TAVR are at higher risk of death, stroke and heart attack compared to patients who already had AFib prior to the procedure, according to a study today in JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions. The paper is the first nationwide examination of patients who developed AFib for the first time following TAVR. Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is a […]
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If your parents were recently separated or divorced, you’re probably dealing with a lot of changes in your family life. Things may feel like they’re changing even if it’s been a while since your parents separated or divorced, or if their separation or divorce came as a surprise. You may be living full-time with one parent, or you may be […]
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How can I develop a healthy social life at college? Definitely keep in touch with friends and family from home, but make sure you develop new friendships at school. You’ll probably meet friends at orientation, in the first few days of school, in your classes, at social events, in the cafeteria, in clubs or sports, and through other friends. Don’t […]
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Nivea Men released a new campaign this week called “Baring Is Caring” to spotlight research about men’s body shaving habits. The Beiersdorf-owned brand revealed that almost 80 percent of men shave some part of their body below the neck at least once a month. But many of them are doing it all wrong leading to 58 percent indicating they experience […]
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The first month of fall is finally here. We’ve been gearing up for this September for a while, as two more planets (peace out, Mercury) come out of retrograde to loosen the restrictions we’ve been feeling the past few months, explains astrologer and reiki master Suzie Kerr Wright. "Things that seemed out of reach back in June are within the […]
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Greater aortic stiffness is related to lower cerebral blood flow, especially among individuals with increased genetic predisposition to Alzheimer’s disease, according to research from Vanderbilt University Medical Center. The study, published recently in Circulation, supports emerging evidence that arterial stiffness, a hypertension-related factor, may play a role in cognitive decline, said Angela Jefferson, Ph.D., professor of Neurology and director of […]
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