At puberty, the boy begins to develop rapidly, has a deeper voice, a male skeleton is formed, hair appears on the face and pubic region, and of course the genitals grow.
During this period, adolescents are especially vulnerable, because they turn into men, and worry about whether they are developing normally or have some deviations.
Boys usually worry about the size of their penis, ie it seems to them that their penis is small, and they are already thinking about how to enlarge it.
In this regard, it is very important to say why it is impossible to enlarge the penis at the age of 14. Learn what the consequences may be if you do not follow this recommendation. In addition, you need to find out how many inches a teenager needs to have, and also understand what to do if a teenager says I have a little dick.
Is that normal or not?
How can a teenager and his parents understand what is normal and what is considered a deviation from the norm? Here you must carefully understand what is considered the norm in the modern world, and what is pathology.
Puberty occurs in all boys in different ways: in some earlier, and in others somewhat later. On average, it starts at the age of 9-14, in some cases puberty can be delayed and occur at the age of 15-16, but this is also normal, and the remaining two years until the age of 18 the body will make up for lost time.
It is also worth mentioning that it is very important to listen to a teenager at this age, and if he says that I have a small penis, or that it is not growing, go to the doctor for advice. So how big should a penis be in adolescence?
Average penis size in adolescence:
- At the age of 12, the penis is about 5-6 centimeters in a relaxed state, and with an erection it reaches 10-11 centimeters.
- The length of the penis at rest from the age of 13 is not more than 7 centimeters, with an erection it reaches 13 cm. And if a 13-year-old teenager claims my penis is 30% smaller than average, but that’s not normal.
- At the age of 14, the penis at rest already increases, compared to the age of 13 by 1 cm, and with an erection by 2 cm.
- The size of the penis at the age of 15 in the relaxed state varies from 7 to 8 centimeters, and in the upright position up to 15 cm.
- At the age of 16, at rest, the length of the penis can reach 8. 5 cm, and in the aroused state 16-17 cm.
It is necessary to talk about an interesting feature of male physiology. Often an 18-year-old guy comes to the doctor and says that my penis has shrunk, compared to the previous year, why is that?
Medical practice is constantly faced with this, because it is normal. The fact is that at the age of 18, the penis becomes thicker in young people, which is why it can lose a few millimeters in length, up to 5.
The extent of masculinity changes very little during puberty. For example, the average size of a penis with 15 years of circumference will be 8-9 centimeters.
What affects penis growth?
Boys who are worried about the size of their male organ sometimes come across non-existent factors that supposedly affect its growth and development.
On the one hand, this is normal, adolescents are already mature people and therefore they are looking for reasons that will help them solve swollen problems. Given that, it is extremely important to state the real reasons that affect the development of masculinity.
The development of boys at puberty is greatly influenced by the level of the male hormone in the blood. The more testosterone there is in the body, the bigger the penis will be. That is why it is very important to monitor the growth of the penis in order to notice the lack of testosterone synthesis in time.
It is very important for parents to listen to their child, because they will find out about his worries anyway, the most important thing is that it is not too late. And if a teenager says, I have this and that size of penis, he needs to give information about what is considered normal and what is not. Equally important is the psychological calm of adolescents during puberty.
Factors influencing the development of the male organ:
- Environment.
- Heredity.
- Presence of genital trauma.
- Endocrine disorders.
- The presence of bad habits.
It cannot be said that all these factors directly affect the growth of the penis, but they have an indirect effect, which negatively affects the growth of the phallus.
According to medical experts, smoking in childhood not only negatively affects the body as a whole, but also the growth of the penis.
After all, smokers' vessels, which are saturated with nicotine and tar, lose elasticity, which disrupts blood circulation. During genital formation, this factor can negatively affect the growth of the penis.
It is also worth noting that in some cases the late onset of puberty is normal, but there are other situations that signal a hormonal imbalance in the body.
In that case, if the teenager says that my penis is not growing, or that it is too small, it is necessary to see a doctor immediately.
Hormone therapy may be needed to normalize male hormone levels in the blood.
Features of adolescent psychology
As mentioned above, all boys enter puberty at different times. Also, each of them will have its own penis size, depending on the individual characteristics of the teenager and the factors that affect the development of the genitalia.
At the age of 13-15, boys begin to feel like men and share intimate information with each other. Some in the locker room brag that my penis is already 16 inches or more, while others say I have more.
Unfortunately, adolescents tend to overdo it, but other boys may not understand this and begin to panic that their penis at 14 corresponds to an average norm of 14-15 cm. What to do in such a situation?
- First, the teenager should not only explain in words which parameters are considered normal, but also show average medical values.
- Secondly, explain that it will not be possible to enlarge the penis, because the penis develops and grows, and it will certainly be formed by the age of 18.
- Third, if the boy is very worried, which affects his health, you can consult a doctor to confirm his normal development.
- Fourth, when all the words have no meaning, the teenager stands his ground, claiming that his friends have a much bigger penis, you can offer him penis enlargement with an active lifestyle and proper nutrition.
Many doctors agree that both the quality of diet and physical activity during puberty affect the growth and development of the penis. Some doctors claim that they will not be able to enlarge the penis in this way, but it will work to speed up its growth and calm the teenager.
Therefore, you can do any sport, eat healthy foods rich in fiber, protein, vitamins and useful trace elements.
In any case, the age of 12-15 is not only puberty, which is a secondary sexual characteristic, but also the formation of the mental state of boys, which is no less important. Therefore, it is necessary to understand which penis size is normal and which is pathology.