If you are a teen above the age of 18, be sure to check out this incredible (and free!) event co-sponsored by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and the Children’s Trust. “Developing Healthy Men and Boys” is a two-day training for people of all genders…
My name is Nathan. I’m approaching my senior year in high school, and like many others, am looking forward to graduating. I used to be much more “unhealthy” than I am now. Walking in on my first day of my junior year, I was 5…
Recently I heard of a strange website (bostontcrush.com) that encourages people to secretly take a picture of someone they find attractive on the T, and then post it on the website – without the knowledge or consent of the poor soul in the photo. All…
Gentlemen, even the most fiery and passionate of relationships don’t always last. No matter how much you love someone, it’s possible that you won’t be with them forever. It’s also possible that they will break up with you. We all know how difficult it is to go…
Have you been hearing a lot about sports-related injuries lately? The CDC reports that in the US, 7 million sports injuries occur in youth between the ages of 5-24 each year. I’ve witnessed and experienced multiple injuries while playing sports and know how they can affect you in the long…
Hey! My name is Gregory – Greg for short. I’m seventeen years old and a junior in high school, and I’m the new male youth advisor in the Adolescent Medicine Department at Children’s Hospital Boston. There’s no way to really describe me with just a single…
Guys, it’s time to step up to the plate. For too long, women have been forced to bear the brunt of what should be a shared responsibility. For too long, women have had to take precautionary measures including popping pills, getting shots, sticking patches on their butts,…
We all know no one likes using public toilets. We’d rather use our own bathrooms in the comfort of our own homes for various reasons – cleanliness, peace of mind, etc. However, despite the fact that public toilets see tons more traffic than personal ones, it doesn’t mean they have to…
Hey guys, who cares how much you can bench press, anyway? Physical Education (P.E.) was a requirement in my high school. During my junior year I was a little upset that weight training was the only P.E. class that fit into my new schedule. Being…
Hi, my name is Frankie, and I’m the newest intern on the Young Men’s Health team. I love playing soccer, listening to music, and hanging out with friends. Another interesting development in my life recently was my study abroad experience in Spain. I studied in…