During puberty, the boy begins to develop rapidly, has a deeper voice, a male skeleton is formed, facial and pubic hair appears and, of course, the genitals grow.
During this period, adolescents are particularly vulnerable because they become men and worry about whether they are developing normally or have any abnormalities.
Most often, boys worry about the size of their penis, or rather they think 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. Find out what the consequences may be if you do not follow this recommendation. You also need to know how many inches a teenager needs to be, as well as what to do if a teenager says I have a small piss.
Is it 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 need to carefully understand what is considered the norm in the modern world and what is pathology.
Puberty occurs in all boys in different ways: some earlier and others a little 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 in the remaining two years until the age of 18 the body will make up for lost time.
It is also worth noting that it is very important to listen to a teenager at this age and if he says that I have a small penis or 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 in a relaxed state is about 5-6 centimeters, and with an erection it reaches 10-11 cm.
- The length of rest of the penis at the age of 13 is no more than 7 centimeters, with an erection reaches 13 cm. And if a 13-year-old teenager claims that my penis is 30% smaller than average, but this is not normal.
- At the age of 14 the penis at rest is already enlarged 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 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 comes to the doctor and says that my penis has shrunk compared to the previous year, why is that?
Medical practice is constantly confronted with this because it is normal. The fact is that at the age of 18 in young men the penis becomes thicker, as a result of which it can lose a few millimeters in length, more precisely to 5.
The circumference of masculinity changes very slightly during puberty. For example, the average penis size of 15 years in circumference will be 8-9 centimeters.
What affects the growth of the penis?
Boys who worry about the size of their male body sometimes come up with non-existent factors that supposedly affect its growth and development.
On the one hand, this is normal, adolescents are already adults and therefore look for reasons to help them solve contrived problems. In view of this, it is extremely important to point out the real reasons influencing the development of masculinity.
The development of boys during puberty is strongly influenced by the level of 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 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 main thing is not to be late. And if a teenager says that I have such and such a penis size, it is necessary to give him information about what is considered normal and what is not. Equally important is the psychological calm of adolescents during puberty.
Factors that affect the development of the male organ:
- Environment.
- Heredity.
- The 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 that 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.
Eventually, the smoker's vessels, which are saturated with nicotine and tar, lose their elasticity, resulting in impaired blood circulation. During the formation of the genitals, this factor can adversely 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 this case, if a teenager says that my penis is not growing or is too small, it is necessary to immediately consult a doctor.
Hormone therapy may be needed to normalize the level of male hormone in the blood.
Characteristics of adolescent psychology
As noted above, all boys enter puberty at different times. In addition, each of them will have its own size of the penis, depending on the individual characteristics of the teenager and the factors influencing the development of the genitals.
At the age of 13-15, boys begin to feel like men and share intimate information with each other. Some of them brag in the locker room that my penis is already 16 centimeters or more, while others say that I have even more.
Unfortunately, adolescents tend to exaggerate, but other boys may not realize this and begin to panic that their penis at age 14 meets the average of 14-15 cm. What then to do in such a situation?
- First, the teenager must not only explain in words which parameters are considered normal, but also show the average medical values.
- Second, to explain that it will not be possible to enlarge the penis, because the penis develops and grows and 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 normal development.
- Fourth, when all the words don't matter, the teenager defends his position, claiming that his friends have a much bigger penis, you can offer to enlarge his penis through an active lifestyle and proper nutrition.
Many doctors agree that both the quality of nutrition and physical activity during puberty affect the growth and development of the penis. Some doctors claim that it will not work to enlarge the penis in this way, but it will accelerate its growth a little and calm the teenager.
With this in mind, you can play sports of all kinds, add to your diet healthy foods enriched with fiber, protein, vitamins and useful trace elements.
In any case, the age of 12-15 years is not only puberty, which is a secondary sexual characteristic, but also the formation of the mental state of the boy, which is no less important. Therefore, it is imperative to understand what size penis is normal and what is pathology.