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Joey (15-17) asks about
penis size:
Generally, how old are teenage guys when their penis
starts to get bigger?
...and so does Peter (12-14):
My
penis when erect is about 3 inches long. Is that normal or big or
small?
...and so does Will (20):
I am almost 20 years
old, and I still haven't fully matured. Is this ok, do some people take longer
to develop, is there a cut-off date for growth or something? My penis size
isn't that great, and I don't think it has grown completely or as much as it
should have. The only other thing that makes me worry is the fact that everyone
says I look like I am 16, and I hate that, it gets to you after awhile.
Everything else is ok, the voice changed, and I have all the hair and all. Just
the one thing that worries me.
...and so does Nick (15):
What
is the normal size of an erect penis for a 15 year old male?
...and so
does Jason (14):
I'm 14 and my penis is 4 inches long when it is
erected, it this normal, small or big for my age?
...and so does Brian
(17):
In the locker room sometimes glancing in the wrong spots I can
see other guys' penises. What is the average size for someone who is seventeen
years of age? How should I feel about the size of mine compared to others?
...and so does Tianyao (m,13):
I am 13 years old, going to 14. I
still do not have any pubic hair although my other friends who are shorter than
me already have. My penis is very short, only about 6.5 cm (about 2.5 inches)
when erected. Are there any problems with me? |
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Tianyao:
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must be very frustrating to seemingly be behind in your growth than your
friends. But let me assure you that you are still normal and there is probably
nothing wrong. Puberty in boys usually begins between the ages of 9 to 15, with
the average about 12 or 13. If you are noticing growth in height and weight,
then rest easy that you will begin to grow in other areas soon.
Everyone:
Penis size growth typically doesn't start until
around 11-16 years of age (average: 13-14). Normal penis size covers a wide
range, and the average size is probably smaller than you think: about 3 to 4
inches (about 9 cm) in a non-erect, mature male. As there are boys with penises
larger (perhaps twice that size), there are also boys who have smaller, and
still normal, sized penises. When you're an adult, you'll learn that size
doesn't matter so much, but it still can be very frustrating! Try not to worry
about it if you think you're "too small" -- appreciate what you have! If the
other boys tease you, just say "heh, it's not the size that matters, it's what
you do with it!" |
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Credit: J.
Geoff Malta, MA, EdM, NCC Adolescent Therapist
Puberty 101 Archives |
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