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John (14) asks...
My voice hasn't deepened very much yet,
in fact people call me "ma'am" when I talk on the phone. I have all the hair,
but my penis hasn't grown much at all yet. When is this supposed to happen? I
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John:
You seem to be in the heart of Puberty --
with rapid changes, yet the concern that you're not developing fast enough. You
seem to be around Stage 4 in development, so expect a rapid conclusion to
puberty! |
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Michael (17) asks...
I am 17 and have not fully developed
yet. Is there anything I can do to speed this process up? |
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Michael:
Well, no, not really. Time is the only
cure. You didn't give me any details, but the chart below should help you
determine where you're at, and whether you're "late" or not. |
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Matt (16) asks...
I have very little pubic hair, and have
not yet had a voice crack or wet dream. I am also five foot one. I am
frustrated because of my physical maturity. Do I have anything to worry about.
When will I start to mature more! |
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Matt:
It's probably very frustrating to mature
later than many of your friends, but you're probably just a year behind (see
below). How early/late your development is is partly determined by your
genetics: you will most likely develop at a similar rate as your parents did.
You may want to ask them, first, about height ("Dad, how old where you when you
got taller?") which is easier to ask than about puberty. I wouldn't worry too
much, but if it really bothers you, you should talk to your doctor about it at
your next physical. |
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Five Stages of Puberty - Guys |
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Normal Age Range: 9-12, Average: about 10
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hormones are becoming active, but there are hardly, if any, outside signs of
development. Testicles are maturing, and some boys start a period of rapid
growth late in this stage. |
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Normal Age Range: 9-15, Average: 12-13
Testicles and
scrotum begin to enlarge, but penis size doesn't increase much. Very little, if
any, pubic hair at the base of the penis. Increase in height and change in body
shape. |
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Normal Age Range: 11-16, Average: 13-14
Penis starts
to grow in length, but not much in width. Testicles and scrotum still growing.
Pubic hair starts to get darker and coarser and is spreading towards the legs.
Height growth continues and body/face shape look more adult. Voice begins to
deepen (and crack). Some hair around the anus grows. |
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Normal Age Range: 11-17, Average: 14-15
Penis width
increases, as well as length. Testicles and scrotum still growing. Pubic hair
begins to take adult texture, although covers a smaller area. Most boys have
first ejaculations. Underarm hair develops. Facial hair increases on chin and
upper lip. Voice gets deeper and skin gets more oily. |
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Normal Age Range: 14-18, Average: around 16
Nearing
full adult height and physique. Pubic hair and genitals have adult appearance.
Facial hair grows more completely and shaving may begin now or
soon. |
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During the late teens and early twenties, some men grow a bit more
and develop more body hair, especially chest hair. |
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Credit: J. Geoff Malta, MA, EdM, NCC Adolescent Therapist
Puberty 101 Archives |
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