Young Men's Health
I’m 15 and have shown all signs of puberty like body hair and a deepened voice. But my penis still hasn’t grown, or at least it doesn’t look like it has. Is there still hope or should I seek medical help?It is difficult to know exactly when your penis will stop growing. During puberty, a young man’s testicles begin to grow larger, followed by the penis. On average the penis … read more
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I am 16 years old. I have Idiopathic Short Stature and I’m a late bloomer. I have started to see some changes; testicle growth, pubic hair and voice cracks, yet my penis has seen little growth. When will it start to grow?
Thank you for your question! It’s a very common one we hear, and it’s very normal to be curious about this topic. First, for those who may not know, “Idiopathic … read more
I am 16 and have gotten a deeper voice, have pubic hair, and armpit hair. However I have had no growth in the penis, or testicles. Is this normal or should I seek help?
The changes to your voice and hair suggest that you have started to go through puberty. When guys hit puberty, a number of things happen in the body, usually starting with growth … read more
Should I be changing in front of my peers in the locker room? Cause I’m kinda embarrassed when people see me naked.
It may help you to know that many boys feel the same way you do, especially at your age when boys are different in their physical development. Some boys have … read more
I’m 19 years old now and I have not experienced puberty or different body changes at all. My penis is the size of a baby boy’s. I’m worried, please help.
Most guys see signs of puberty by the time they are 15 years old; if you haven’t noticed any signs of puberty by this age, you should discuss it with your … read more
I have started to notice a lot of hair around my penis. It has become very thick and I don’t like it. Is there a safe way to get rid of it?
If you don’t like the look or feel of your pubic hair, there are some safe ways to remove it. Trimming the hair is the easiest and most affordable way to change … read more
When will my penis stop growing in size? At what age will I know the size of my penis will no longer change?
It is difficult to know exactly when your penis will stop growing. During puberty, a young man’s testicles begin to grow larger, followed by the penis. On average the penis … read more
I just turned 13 and I have lots of armpit hair unlike everyone else in my grade. I am embarrassed without a shirt around them and I have to go swimming in gym where everyone will see my pits. Do you have any suggestions about how I can get over this fear or an easy way to get rid of my armpit hair?
Puberty usually starts when a young man is about 12 years old, so your development is right on schedule! Armpit hair is completely natural so it is a personal decision … read more
I am 16 but still I don’t have a beard but all of my friends do. I feel embarrassed with them. So what should I do? Please help me. It sounds funny but it’s a serious concern for me.
Even though you may know that all guys go through puberty at their own pace, it can still be frustrating if you feel your friends are developing faster than you. … read more
I am male and I started puberty 2 years ago, and lately I noticed that my voice can’t reach the middle-high notes when singing or humming. Instead, there is a period of silence and random pitched sounds coming from my vocal cords. Is this normal? If so, when will I be able to get back to those notes again?
During puberty the “voice box” (medical term= larynx) gets bigger and the “voice cords” become longer. This is normal and happens to both girls and guys but the temporary voice … read more