Embarrassing Teenage Bodies helps answer the common questions and health concerns of teenagers. The videos, condition guides and interactive applications provide clear, honest information about the changes going on in teenage bodies.
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Am I Normal?
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I have had a cold for about a week and at the back of my throat I felt was itchy and was trying to itch it with my tongue. So I look in the mirror and saw 3 vertical red …
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I'm 19 and I have tubular breasts... I hate how I can't fill my bra naturally, but what gets me most and worst is that I may not be able to breast feed. Is there any cha…
Asked by Yasmin on Tubular Breasts
Im 15 and i can pull my foreskin back okay-ish but the head of my penis is really sensitive and painffull if touched. Is this normal and any advice is greatly apricated. …
Asked by Jamie on Am I Normal Penis
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Hi Am 30 year old male I get a clear discharge From my penis b4 sex have done for years Is this normal. Thanks …
John on Am I Normal Penis
If you are able to retract it yourself then this is completely normal. In the same way that there are tall people and short people, same with foreskins. Some guys have A LOT of foreskin which keeps them completely covered even when erect, but other guys have so little foreskin they are only have c…
David on Am I Normal Penis
It's understandable that you don't know how to talk to your parents about this, but rather than being quite specific with them, you can be more general. You can say that you need to see a doctor because something doesn't seem quite right "down there." They will understand that guys talk to each ot…
David on Am I Normal Penis
Episode Guides
Trouble With Teens
The doctors see a case of self-harming, some excessive sweating and visit Thorpe Park to test out responses to stress.
Growing Pains
The doctors visit the Wakestock festival to seek out cases of sunburn, tooth decay and a very burnt bottom.
Boys vs Girls
In episode 2 the doctor's encounter cases of asymmetrical testicles, bulimia, cystitis and a vestigial tail.
Bother Down Below
The doctors return for a new season of teenage specials - with cases involving everything from scrotal cysts to the reality of teenage pregnancy.
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