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14 Age Boys Penis Play

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Many parents are alarmed to find their young child engaged in genital stimulation. It can feel as though part of the child’s innocence is lost. However, in young children, genital stimulation is not associated with sexual activity. Genital stimulation can take the form of rubbing with hands or rubbing against other objects such as a pillow, stuffed animal or the bed. Exploring his or her genitals provides a feeling of pleasure, that once discovered, the child will most likely repeat.
Children should never be punished or shamed for playing with their genitals, as this can have major effects on their self-esteem and comfort with sexual activity as adults.
Babies often tug on their genitals, just as they tug on their toes or ears.
Boys often find their penises accidentally, possibly during a diaper change around six to seven months of age and become curious (just like their fascination with other parts of their bodies, such as fingers, toes and ears).
Girls often don’t discover their vulva (female external genitalia) until about ten to eleven months of age.
Potty training can be another time when there is curiosity about the genital area. Boys will play with their penises. Girls may even insert things into their vaginas.
Most children—both boys and girls—play with their external sex organs or “private parts” fairly regularly by the age of 5-6 years. By age 15, almost 100% of boys and 25% of girls have masturbated to the point of orgasm.
Again, it is important to remember that children do not generally associate this activity with sexuality or adult relationships until closer to puberty. Genital play is often used simply as a form of self-comfort.
Most often, genital stimulation is a normal part of childhood development. There are some cases, however, when it may be a signal for something more concerning. In these cases, you should discuss your concerns with your pediatrician:
If genital play becomes a time consuming activity for your child, look for possible underlying reasons. Is your child stressed and in extra need of comfort? Or are they stressed and need time to be calm? Is your child bored? Is the behavior being reinforced by adults over-reacting to activity? If any of these seem to be the case, the underlying reason should be addressed.
Toddlers and preschoolers do not really understand the social implications of genital stimulation, because, as noted earlier, they don’t associate it with private behaviors that occur between adults. To them, it may be no different than playing with their ears, twirling their hair or picking their nose. Don't make a big deal out of it. Children enjoy attention of any sort, whether it is negative or positive. If you make genital stimulation into a big deal, you could end up reinforcing the behavior and actually see more of it. Here are some positive ways for parents to keep their kids from playing with genitals in public:
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A male child goes through many important changes during puberty . Their body gets bigger and stronger, their voice cracks as it changes, they become more muscular, and they begin to mature sexually. 1

While the entire process takes several years, there are five stages of puberty that children assigned males at birth go through. Puberty tends to begin later for males than females, and typically starts between age 9 and 14. However, keep in mind that the timing of when each stage starts and ends varies widely, so the age at which your child goes through them can be hard to predict. 2 Learn more about the stages of puberty for boys.

Teens who were assigned male at birth will develop physically in certain stages, often called Tanner stages. Your pediatrician or family health care provider can determine what stage your tween or teen is at and if it's expected for their age. The Tanner stages, along with approximate age ranges, include: 3

Males mature a little slower than females . For people assigned male at birth, puberty begins at age 11 on average, although starting as early as age 9 or as late as age 14 is still considered normal. 1

Some males mature faster than their peers, and some physical changes may be more gradual than others.

A number of these physical changes are very personal. As a parent, you may not notice them, but your child likely will. Some of these may be embarrassing experiences for them and they will likely keep much of this private.

Externally, you may notice your child's body begin to grow, but just before that happens, they may put on a little weight 4 and look like they're all arms and legs. Next comes a growth spurt in height, often around the age of 13. 5

Their shoulders will broaden and their muscles will develop more definition, too. 6 They will become noticeably stronger and can take advantage of that by beginning a regular workout routine if desired.

Personal hygiene is probably one of the biggest changes for young males. Pre-puberty, it may have been hard to get them to wash their hands or take a shower, but now they will need to pay more attention to these things as they start to sweat more and develop body odor.

They may soon come to you and ask about shaving the peach fuzz from his face or ask about antiperspirants. Their hormones will produce more oil on their skin and they may be prone to acne breakouts. 1

Puberty is the perfect time to introduce them to good skin care routines.

The first sign of puberty actually begins with the growth of your son's testicles and scrotum, which will more than double in volume. 7 Their penis and testicles will begin to grow as they enter puberty, too, as will their pubic hair.

The penis begins by growing in length, followed by width. 7 Around one-third of males have tiny pearly bumps, called papules, on their penises. These bumps look like pimples and are normal and harmless, though they are permanent. 8

As your tween or teen develops, they may begin to have nocturnal emissions, or "wet dreams," in which they ejaculate at night while sleeping. This can occur with or without a sexual dream and is completely normal. 9

Talking to your child about nocturnal emissions before they happen is helpful so they know what to expect and that they didn't accidentally wet the bed. Let them know that it's just another part of puberty and that it'll go away in time.

Involuntary erections are another big part of male puberty and they can occur at any time, for absolutely no reason at all.

Explain to your son that this may happen for a while, and they will likely have little control over it, but they will gain greater control as they get older.

Your child's voice will change around the time that their growth spurt has begun to slow down a bit. This occurs because their vocal cords and voice box (larynx) gain mass. too. Before their voice changes completely, it may crack and soar, going from high to low quickly. 10 This can be embarrassing for them, so be mindful of this.

When your child is first in puberty, their breast tissue may swell a bit for a year or two as some of their hormones change into estrogen. For the majority of males, this is temporary and not excessive, though, in some boys, it can be more obvious, especially if they're overweight. 11

If your child's breast area seems excessively swollen or the swelling happens before puberty or later in puberty, see your healthcare provider. There could be a medical problem that's causing this swelling rather than hormones from puberty.

Boys often have mood swings thanks to the hormonal, physical, and emotional changes they're experiencing. 12 Be patient and understanding; this, too, shall pass.

Note that puberty can be more difficult or confusing for children who are questioning their gender identity. Offering unconditional acceptance, support, and counseling, if needed, can help to ease their discomfort and boost their confidence and self-esteem. 13

Your little boy is growing up and this also means that they may open up to you less often. It's common for teenagers to become less talkative and withdraw from their parents. Keep the lines of communication open and talk to your tween or teen about the changes they're experiencing.

Stay connected to their interests and talk to them about hobbies, sports, school, or whatever they enjoy. This will help them feel comfortable about coming to you when they need to talk about something important.

If your child hasn't started puberty by the age of 14, which means that his testicles and penis haven't started to grow yet, this is considered delayed puberty. The most common cause is called constitutional delayed puberty. 14 Most males who are constitutionally delayed are totally healthy and will go through puberty eventually.

More than two-thirds of males inherit this from one or both of their parents who also started puberty late. 15 In males, this can be defined as having no increase in testicle size by the age of 14 years old or continuing to undergo puberty for more than five years after the start.

In females, delayed puberty is starting menstruation after the age of 16 years. The majority of males who are constitutionally delayed are also short compared to other males their age, but this is just because they haven't had their growth spurt yet. 14

If your child has a chronic illness like sickle cell disease, inflammatory bowel disease, or cystic fibrosis, puberty may also begin later than normal.

A small number of male children have a condition called isolated gonadotropin deficiency (IGD), which means that they don't produce adequate amounts of the hormones LH and FSH. This condition typically begins at birth and is typically treated with testosterone injections.

An even smaller number of male children have something going on with their testicles that's causing puberty to be delayed. Testosterone is the main treatment for issues of this sort.

If you have questions or concerns about how your child is progressing through puberty, talk to their healthcare provider. Their doctor can determine if your tween or teen is growing and developing as expected and help you understand the biology that's at work.

In the case of suspected delayed puberty, it's possible that your child's penis and testicles have gradually started to enlarge and they just haven't noticed. Your doctor can tell with a physical exam and can run some tests on your child's hormones to see if there are any problems.

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My son is 14, but he often gets an erection. I don’t know whether he watches porn or whether or not he masturbates. Please tell me what I should do about this
My son is 14 years old, but he often gets an erection. I have observed that he enjoys looking at pictures of models in the newspapers and on the internet. I have noticed — on various occasions — that he gets a massive erection while sleeping as well as while watching television. I don’t know whether he watches pornorgaphic videos or whether or not he masturbates. Please tell me what I should do about this issue. I am very worried about him.
Before you advise him, advise yourself. When a boy turns about 12 years of age, he starts expressing his sexual desire. This manifests through the actions you have mentioned and his erections. Let me tell you, his behaviour is normal and all young men go through this. The only thing is, his behaviour with members of the opposite sex should be impeccable. Personally, he should ensure that he takes care of hygiene, keeps his genitals clean and he should not get addicted to porn and masturbation. He should masturbate only when sexually excited. Please let him know that should he face a problem, he may discuss these issues with you or his mother.
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