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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 enough to make it red or a darker shade than usual. If …

As your body develops, you might hear all sorts of rumors, like touching or massaging breasts makes them grow. That’s not true. There's plenty of wrong information out there about breast development. Some are cons, like creams or pills that claim …

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 do you do if you're having pain or another problem "down …

Girls have lots of questions about the body changes of puberty, especially about breasts and first periods. Watch this video to get some answers!

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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 can help treat and prevent fissures by making bowel movements easier to pass.

What Is Raynaud's Syndrome? Raynaud's syndrome is a condition that makes a person's fingers or toes temporarily feel cold, numb, tingly, or painful. When a child has a Raynaud's (ray-NOZE) episode, blood vessels under the skin become narrow, so …

What do viral rashes look like? Viral rashes can look red and flat, raised, or bumpy. Some viral rashes have blisters. The rash can cover large parts of the body or just be in one or a few areas.