During adolescence, the boy begins to develop rapidly, has a deeper voice, the male skeleton is formed, hair appears on the face and pubic area, and, of course, the genitals grow.
Adolescents are especially sensitive during this period, as they become men and worry about whether they are developing normally or whether there is any deviation.
Boys are often worried about the size of their genitals, or rather, they think that their sex is small and they are already thinking about how to enlarge it.
In this regard, it is important to say why it is not possible to enlarge the penis at the age of 14. Find out the consequences if you do not follow this advice. In addition, you need to learn how many centimeters a teenager should have, as well as what to do if a teenager says I have a small dick.
Is it normal or not?
How can a teenager and his parents understand what is normal and what is considered abnormal? Here you need to carefully understand what is considered the norm in the modern world and what is the pathology.
Adolescence occurs in all boys in different ways: some earlier, some later. On average, it begins at the age of 9-14, in some cases the period of puberty may be delayed and may occur at the age of 15-16, but this is also normal and to compensate for the time lost during the remaining two years before the age of 18.
It should also be noted that it is very important to listen to a teenager at this age, and if he says that my penis is small or not growing, consult a doctor. So how big should a penis be during adolescence?
Average penis size during puberty:
- At the age of 12, a comfortable penis reaches about 5-6 centimeters, and with an erection - 10-11 cm.
- At the age of 13, the resting length of the penis does not exceed 7 cm, and reaches 13 cm with an erection. And if a 13-year-old claims that my penis is 30% smaller than average, but that's not the case. normal.
- The penis, which is at rest at the age of 14, grows by 1 cm compared to 13 years, and by 2 cm with an erection.
- At the age of 15 in a comfortable position, the size of the penis varies between 7 and 8 centimeters, and in an upright position up to 15 cm.
- At the age of 16, the length of the penis at rest can reach 8, 5 cm, and in an excited state - 16-17 cm.
It is necessary to talk about an interesting feature of male physiology. An 18-year-old boy often comes to the doctor and says that my penis has decreased compared to the previous year, why is that?
Medical practice always faces this, because it is normal. The fact is that in young people at the age of 18 the genitals become thicker, as a result of which they can lose a few millimeters in length, or more precisely, up to 5.
During adolescence, the environment of masculinity changes very little. For example, at the age of 15, the average size of the penis will be 8-9 centimeters.
What affects penis growth?
Boys who are concerned about the size of their male body are sometimes confronted with non-existent factors that affect its growth and development.
On the one hand, this is normal, teenagers are already adults, and therefore they are looking for reasons to help them solve distant problems. With this in mind, it is extremely important to state the real reasons that affect the development of manhood.
The level of male hormone in the blood greatly affects the development of boys during adolescence. The more testosterone there is in the body, the bigger the penis will be. Therefore, it is very important to monitor penis growth to see the lack of testosterone synthesis in time.
It is very important for parents to listen to their child, because they will already know about his care, the main thing is that it is not too late. If a teenager says that I have such a penis size, he should be told what is normal and what is unusual. Adolescents' psychological calm during adolescence is equally important.
Factors affecting the development of the male body:
- Environment.
- Heredity.
- Presence of genital trauma.
- Endocrine disorders.
- Having bad habits.
It is impossible to say 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 has a negative impact not only on the body as a whole, but also on the growth of the genitals.
After all, nicotine and saturated blood vessels of a smoker lose their elasticity, resulting in impaired blood circulation. During the formation of the genitals, this factor can adversely affect the growth of the genitals.
It should be noted that in some cases, late onset of puberty is normal, but there are other cases of hormonal imbalance in the body.
In this case, if a teenager says that his penis is not enlarged or too small, it is necessary to consult a doctor immediately.
Hormone therapy may be required to normalize male hormone levels in the blood.
Features of the psychology of adolescents
As mentioned above, all boys reach puberty at different times. Also, each of them will have its own penis size, depending on the individual characteristics of the adolescent and the factors that affect 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 people brag in the locker room that my penis is already 16 centimeters or more, while others say that I have more.
Unfortunately, teenagers tend to exaggerate, but other boys may not understand this, and at the age of 14 they begin to panic when their genitals meet the average norm of 14-15 cm. What should you do in such a situation?
- First, the adolescent should not only explain in words what parameters are considered normal, but also indicate the average medical values.
- The second is to explain that it is not possible to enlarge the penis, because the penis develops and grows and will definitely form by the age of 18.
- Third, if the boy is very worried about his health, you can see a doctor to confirm his normal development.
- Fourth, when all the words don't make sense, you can stand up, claiming that your teenage friends are bigger genitals, and offer to enlarge his or her penis with an active lifestyle and proper nutrition.
Many doctors agree that both the quality of nutrition and physical activity during adolescence affect the growth and development of the penis. Some doctors claim that enlarging the penis in this way will not work, but will try to speed up the growth a little and calm the teenager.
With this in mind, you can do any sport and add healthy foods rich in fiber, protein, vitamins and beneficial micronutrients to your diet.
In any case, 12-15 years is not a period of puberty, which is a secondary sexual feature, but also the formation of the boy's mental state, which is no less important. Therefore, it is important to understand what the size of the penis is and what pathology it is.