At puberty the boy begins to develop rapidly, he has a deeper voice, a male skeleton is formed, hair on the face and pubic area appears, and of course the genitals grow.
During this period, young people 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, it seems that their penis is small and they are already thinking about how to enlarge it.
In this regard, it is very important to tell why it is impossible to enlarge the penis at the age of 14. Find out what the consequences might be if you do not follow this recommendation. Additionally, you need to figure out how many inches a teen should have and also understand what to do if a teen says I have a small cock.
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, while others a little later. On average, it begins at 9-14 years of age, in some cases the period of puberty may be delayed and occur at 15-16, but this is also normal and in the remaining two years up to the age of 18 the body will catch up with the lost time.
It is also worth noting that it is very important to listen to a teenager at this age and if he says I have a small penis or it is not growing, go to the doctor for advice. So how much should a penis be in adolescence?
Average penis size in adolescence:
- At 12 years, the penis is in a relaxed state about 5-6 centimeters, and with an erection it reaches 10-11 cm.
- The resting length of a penis at 13 years is no more than 7 centimeters, with an erection it reaches 13 cm. And if a 13-year-old teen claims my penis is 30% smaller than average, but that's not normal.
- At the age of 14, the penis grows at rest already, 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 a relaxed state will vary from 7 to 8 centimeters, and in an upright position up to 15 cm.
- At 16, at rest, the length of the penis can reach 8, 5 cm, and in an 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 fallen, compared to the previous year, why is that then?
Medical practice faces this all the time because it is normal. The fact is that at the age of 18 in young people, the penis becomes thicker, as a result of which it can lose several millimeters in length, more precisely, up to 5.
The circumference of manhood changes very little during puberty. For example, the average size of the penis at 15 years in circumference will be 8-9 centimeters.
What affects penis growth?
Boys who are concerned 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, teenagers are already mature people, and therefore they are looking for reasons that will help them solve far out problems. In light of this, it is extremely important to express the real causes that affect the development of masculinity.
Boys' development during puberty is greatly affected by the level of the male hormone in the blood. The more testosterone there is in the body, the bigger the penis gets. Therefore, 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 still find out his concerns, the most important thing is that it is not too late. And if a teenager says I have such and such a penis size, it is necessary to give him the information that is considered normal and what is not. The psychological calm of adolescents is just as important.
Factors affecting the development of the male organ:
- Environment.
- Heredity.
- The presence of genital trauma.
- Endocrine disorders.
- The presence of bad habits.
It can not 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 affects not only the body as a whole negatively, but also the growth of the penis.
After all, in a smoker who is saturated with nicotine and tar, the vessels lose their elasticity as a result of disturbing the 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, 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 it is too small, it is necessary to consult a doctor immediately.
Hormone therapy may be needed to normalize the level of the male hormone in the blood.
Functions of adolescent psychology
As mentioned above, all boys reach puberty at different times. Each of them will also have their own penis size, depending on the teen's individual characteristics and 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 of them brag in the locker room that my penis is already 16 inches or more, while others say I have even more.
Unfortunately, young people tend to exaggerate, but other boys may not understand it and begin to panic that their penis at the age of 14 corresponds to the average norm of 14-15 cm So what to do in such asituation?
- First, the teenager must not only explain in words what parameters are considered normal, but also to show the average medical values.
- Secondly, to explain that it will not be possible to enlarge the penis because the penis develops and grows and it will definitely form at the age of 18 years.
- Third, if the boy is very worried, which affects his health, you can consult a doctor so that he confirms the normal development.
- Fourth, when all the words have no meaning, the teen stands firm and claims that his friends have a much larger penis, you can offer to enlarge his penis through an active lifestyle and proper nutrition.
Many doctors agree that both nutritional quality 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 work to speed up its growth a bit and calm the teenager.
In light of this, you can practice any kind of sport, adding healthy foods enriched with fiber, protein, vitamins and useful trace elements to your diet.
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 boy's mental state, which is no less important. Therefore, it is imperative to understand what penis size is normal and what a pathology is.