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This video sets out to debunk those messages. Penis size is a trait or feature that a person inherits from their parents, and penises, just like our other body parts, come in lots of different shapes and sizes. Youth Between the ages of 10 and 14, boys start to experience puberty or some of the changes that happen when a person’s body changes from a child to a young adult. Puberty in boys can start as early as age nine and as late as 15, but eventually, everyone goes through it. During this time, a boy’s whole body grows, including the penis and scrotum. Messages from TV, movies and magazines might give the impression that having a bigger penis is better. Just as having bigger eyes doesn’t make a person see better, having a bigger penis does not make a person more attractive or a better sexual partner. Penis size is a trait or feature that a person inherits from their parents, and penises, just like our other body parts, come in lots of different shapes and sizes. Some people may have penises that are less than the average size, while others may have penises that are more than the average size. Some penises are circumcised, which means the foreskin of the penis has been removed. Other penises are uncircumcised, which means the foreskin has not been removed. When a penis is erect or hard, the tissue that the penis is made of fills with blood, causing the penis to become very sensitive. As a penis becomes erect, it gets larger in size. That means that the size of a non-erect penis cannot predict the size of an erect penis. Penises vary in the way that they hang when they are not erect and the direction they point when they are erect. Some penises may hang to the left, while others may hang to the right or in the middle when they are not erect. Erect penises may point to the left or to the right, while others may point straight out, upward or downward. What’s most important to remember is that penises comes in lots of different shapes and sizes, just likes eyes or noses. So don’t believe the myth that a larger penis will make you a better sexual partner or bring more pleasure. Bigger does not mean that a penis works better. When you finish growing, your penis will be just the right size for you! FAQs Why do some people who are biologically male go through puberty later than others? Everybody goes through puberty at their own pace. Hormones—the body’s chemical signals—tell your body to begin changing. Some people who are biologically male may experience a growth spurt sooner than others, while other might get facial hair or a deeper voice later than others. Your body will go through puberty at the exact right time for you, and there’s no way to speed it up or slow it down. So don’t worry, it’s all totally normal! Is it normal that I sometimes get an erection for no reason? Yes, during puberty, people can experience strong sexual feelings for no reason. A person that has a penis may get erections, when the penis fills with blood and stands away from the body. Erections can happen at times that are inconvenient, like while you’re sitting in class, which can be embarrassing. It’s good to have a plan for what you can do if and when this happens to you. You can try carrying an extra sweatshirt in your backpack to tie around your waist or a book you can carry in front of you. Mostly, don’t worry—it happens to everyone and as you get older, it won’t happen nearly as much. What’s a wet dream? During puberty the body produces a hormone called testosterone that tells the testicles to start making sperm. Once the body starts making sperm, semen—the fluid that contains sperm—can be released through the tip of the penis. This is called ejaculation. Wet dreams happen when ejaculation occurs spontaneously while a boy is sleeping. Often when you have that first wet dream, you may think you have peed in the bed, but it’s actually semen. You can simply take the sheet off the bed and put it in the hamper to be washed. And remember, wet dreams are normal if you have them and normal if you don’t. Related Videos Bodies: Different Shapes and Sizes. All Beautiful! Anatomy: Assigned Sex At Birth (Male) Top Signs Boys are in Puberty How the Boner Grows What is a Wet Dream? The Jimmy Pimple Show - All About Male Puberty Masturbation: Totally Normal Close Close Close Close Close Close Close Additional Resources Sex, Etc. Kids Health Parents During puberty, a person goes through many physical, emotional and social changes. Boys usually begin puberty between the ages of 9 and 15, and it may take five to seven years for all of the changes to occur. The most obvious of these changes include a growth spurt; the voice becoming deeper; shoulders becoming broader; hair growth on the face, around the genitals and underarms; and the genitals growing larger. Some boys may experience acne, and their sweat may develop a strong odor. Some may also experience slight breast growth that can be embarrassing but usually resolves on its own. The changes of puberty enable people to physically reproduce. During puberty, testosterone triggers the testicles to start making sperm, so the penis can now ejaculate. During puberty, some boys experience wet dreams or nocturnal emissions, when ejaculation occurs spontaneously during sleep. Wet dreams are normal, though not everyone has them. Many boys also experience spontaneous erections during puberty. Again, it’s normal if they do, and normal if they don’t. The emotional changes associated with puberty may include having intense mood swings and new sexual and/or romantic feelings. Boys’ relationships with their parents, siblings and friends may also change during this time. They may express the desire for more privacy and want to spend more time with their friends. Young men going through puberty may feel embarrassed, nervous, self-conscious and/or excited by all of the changes they are experiencing. Having a wide range of feelings about puberty is completely normal. It is important for caring adults to explain the changes of puberty to young men before and while they are going through them. It is also essential to assure them that these changes are normal. Helping young people identify ways to cope with these changes can make this stage of life less stressful. Talking about these changes with the young people in your life lets them know that they are not alone and that they can come to their parents or guardians if they have questions or need support. Conversation Starters If you start essential conversations about topics like puberty with your children, then they will know they can come to you with questions. The easiest way to start these conversations is to talk about issues as they arise in everyday life while you are doing things like watching TV together. Masturbation, wet dreams and spontaneous erections may not just come up in conversation, but it’s important to talk about the issues that can provoke anxiety or worry for boys. If you talk with your child, he will know what to expect and how to cope. Below are some ways to start these conversations: Talk about puberty while buying deodorant or shaving Try broaching these topics while doing something related to them. For example, while in the store buying deodorant for yourself, you can share why you use deodorant and ask which one your child wants to try. While shaving your face, you can bring your child in to shave together. These actions can create opportunities for conversations about puberty to happen in as natural a setting as possible. Find some time alone to talk to your child about puberty When the two of you are alone after dinner, you could say, “Boys your age or a little older sometimes ejaculate while they are sleeping. I want you to know that it’s normal if that happens to you and it’s normal if it doesn’t. If it happens, you can just throw your sheets in the hamper and put on some new ones. No worries at all. What do you think?” Related Videos How to Talk to Kids About Puberty Male Reproductive System: Crash Course 10 Surprising Things All Teenagers Must Go Through Close Close Close Educators During puberty, a person goes through many physical, emotional and social changes. Boys usually begin puberty between the ages of 9 and 15, and it may take five to seven years for all of the changes to occur. The most obvious of these changes include a growth spurt; the voice becoming deeper; shoulders becoming broader; hair growth on the face, around the genitals and underarms; and the genitals growing larger. Some boys may experience acne, and their sweat may develop a strong odor. Some may also experience slight breast growth that can be embarrassing but usually resolves on its own. The changes of puberty enable people to physically reproduce. During puberty, testosterone triggers the testicles to start making sperm, so the penis can now ejaculate. During puberty, some boys experience wet dreams or nocturnal emissions, when ejaculation occurs spontaneously during sleep. Wet dreams are normal, though not everyone has them. Many boys also experience spontaneous erections during puberty. Again, it’s normal if they do, and normal if they don’t. The emotional changes associated with puberty may include having intense mood swings and new sexual and/or romantic feelings. Boys’ relationships with their parents, siblings and friends may also change during this time. They may express the desire for more privacy and want to spend more time with their friends. Young men going through puberty may feel embarrassed, nervous, self-conscious and/or excited by all of the changes they are experiencing. Having a wide range of feelings about puberty is completely normal. It is important for caring adults to explain the changes of puberty to young men before and while they are going through them. It is also essential to assure them that these changes are normal. Helping young people identify ways to cope with these changes can make this stage of life less stressful. Talking about these changes with the young people in your life lets them know that they are not alone and that they can come to their parents or guardians if they have questions or need support. National Sex Education Standards SH.8.CC.12 - Impact that Media Can Have on One’s Body Image and Self-Esteem Explain the impact that media, including sexually explicit media, can have on one’s body image and self-esteem View all SH.8.CC.12 Videos International Technical Guidance on Sexuality Education 6.1, ages 9-12 Sexual and Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology View videos for 6.1 (ages 9-12) 6.4, ages 9-12 Body Image View videos for 6.4 (ages 9-12) Discussion Questions After watching the video with your class, process it using the following discussion questions: Why might someone feel anxious about their penis size? What are some facts from the video that might reassure them? What can a young person do if they are worried or confused about the changes of puberty? Lesson Plans (some are zip) Rights, Respect, Responsibility: Making Sense of Puberty 5th Grade—Lesson 2: Puberty and Reproduction (.zip) Is This Normal? 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