Puberty, for boys and girls alike, can be a confusing but exciting time! We are here to help you through it.During puberty, your body is changing and becoming more adult-like; it can be a whirlwind of physical and emotional changes. While it is tempting to compare yourself to other boys, remember that everyone develops at a different pace - and puberty is not a race.
QUICK FACTS
- Puberty doesn't happen all at once; it happens in stages.
- For boys, puberty usually begins around age 10-12, and lasts until around age 20.
- Many changes occur during puberty: Your body begins to grow faster, your testicles and penis will become larger; you will develop more hair on your body, face, underarms and genital area; your voice may become deeper, and you may develop pimples.
What changes happen during puberty?
During puberty, your body begins to grow. An early change is that your testicles get bigger. Sometime after that, your penis gets bigger, too, and pubic hair grows on your scrotum and above your penis. At some point, your voice will get deeper.
Most guys will grow some hair on their face. The hair on your body will probably get thicker, too. Some men shave the hair on their body, while others leave it alone - it’s your choice! You'll probably begin to sweat more under your arms, and your sweat may smell different or stronger. You can shower or bathe more often and use deodorant if you don't like the way you smell.
Is the size of my penis normal?
Many boys worry that their penis is smaller than other boys', but most penises are about the same size when erect. The average adult erect (hard) penis is between 12 and 18 centimeters long. The size of a boy's penis when it is flaccid (soft) does not really have anything to do with what it is like when erect. Some penises become much bigger when they become erect, and others stay the same size.
How can I manage pimples?
You might develop pimples (also called acne) during puberty. Pimples and acne can appear on your face, back, anywhere! During puberty, your skin produces more oil - and combined with bacteria and dirt, your pores get clogged and the result is pimples. Some people have a family history of acne - whether you have pimples is sometimes based on your genetics.
Original source: Da Subject Matter