Young Men's HealthThank 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
Articles Tagged: puberty
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
When I sit down for a long time, (ex. long road trips, sitting for exams, long classes) I get a short erection that goes away after a few minutes. But it’s very distracting every time it happens and kind of embarrassing. Is there a tip to prevent them or reduce the frequency?
Having unexpected erections, especially during puberty, is totally normal. They usually happen when a guy thinks about something sexual but they can happen for any other reason too. Unexpected erections … read more