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 enough to make it red or a darker shade than usual. If …
Sex (for Teens) | Nemours KidsHealth
Get answers to common questions about sex and sexuality tailored for teens on Nemours KidsHealth.
How the Body Works (Topic Center) (for Kids) - KidsHealth
The human body is an amazing machine. Learn more about it through movies, quizzes, articles, and more.
Video: Am I Normal? (Girls and Puberty) (for Kids) - KidsHealth
Girls have lots of questions about the body changes of puberty, especially about breasts and first periods. Watch this video to get some answers!
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.
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 are changes since the last exam. Doctors don't usually start doing breast exams until a woman is in her 20s. Most ...
Is It Normal to Masturbate? (for Teens) | Nemours KidsHealth
It’s normal for people to masturbate (touch or rub their own genitals because they like the way it feels). Some people do it to relieve stress or tension. It’s nothing to be ashamed of or embarrassed about. People often think of masturbation as a private topic. They may feel embarrassed to ask ...
Gastroenteritis (Stomach Flu) (for Parents) - KidsHealth
Gastroenteritis (gass-troh-en-teh-RYE-tis) happens when germs (viruses, bacteria, or parasites) infect the stomach or intestines, causing inflammation. In kids, viruses are the most common cause of gastroenteritis. Rotavirus causes many cases …
Vaginitis in Children (for Parents) | Nemours KidsHealth
Vaginitis is inflammation (redness, soreness, or swelling) in and around the vagina. The vulva (the area around the opening of the vagina) also might be irritated, in which case it is called vulvovaginitis. Vaginitis is common in girls of all ages. It’s …
Gynecomastia (for Teens) | Nemours KidsHealth
What Is Gynecomastia? Sometimes, guys develop breasts during puberty. This is called gynecomastia (pronounced: guy-nuh-ko-MAS-tee-uh). It's usually due to normal hormone changes during puberty, and almost always goes away on …