During puberty, the boy begins to develop rapidly, he 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 particularly vulnerable because they turn to men and worry about whether they are developing normally or have any deviations.
Most often, boys worry about the size of their penis, or rather, they think their penis is small and 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 years. Find out what the consequences may be if you do not heed this recommendation. Furthermore, you need to find out how many centimeters a teenager should have, and also understand 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 a deviation from the norm? Here you need to understand carefully 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 starts at the age of 9-14 years, in some cases, the puberty period can be delayed and occur at 15-16, but this is also normal and for the remaining two years until the age of 18, the body will compensatelost 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 does not grow, go to the doctor for advice. So how big should a penis be in teens?
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 reaches 10-11 cm.
- The resting length of a penis at 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 age 14, the penis at rest is already growing, compared to age 13 by 1 cm and erect by 2 cm.
- The size of the penis at the age of 15 in the relaxed state will vary from 7 to 8 centimeters, and in an elevated position up to 15 cm.
- At 16 years old, 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 boy comes to the doctor and says my penis has shrunk, compared to a year ago, why is that?
Medical practice deals with 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 perimeter of manhood changes very little during puberty. For example, the average penis size in 15 years on the perimeter will be 8-9 centimeters.
What affects penis growth?
Boys who are concerned about the size of their male organ sometimes come up with non-existent factors that are supposed to affect its growth and development.
On the one hand, this is normal, teenagers are already mature people, and that is why they are looking for reasons that will help them solve distant problems. Given this, it is extremely important to state the real reasons that influence the development of masculinity.
The development of boys 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 will be. It is therefore very important to monitor penis growth in order to notice in time the lack of testosterone synthesis.
It is very important for parents to listen to their child, because they will learn about his concerns anyway, the main thing is not to be late. And if a teenager says, I have such a size and such a penis, it is necessary to express to him the information of what is considered normal and what is not. The psychological calm of adolescents during puberty is just as important.
Factors affecting the development of the male organ:
- Environment.
- Inheritance.
- Presence of genital trauma.
- Endocrine disorders.
- 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 not only negatively affects the body as a whole, but also the growth of the penis.
After all, a smoker's vessels, saturated with nicotine and tar, lose their elasticity, as a result of which blood circulation is disturbed. During the formation of the genitals, this factor can negatively 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 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 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 adolescent and the factors that influence the development of the genitals.
At the age of 13-15, boys start to feel like men and share intimate information with each other. Some of them brag in the locker rooms that my penis is already 16 centimeters or more, while others say I have even more.
Unfortunately, teens tend to exaggerate, but other boys may not realize this and start to fear that their 14-year-old penis corresponds to the average rate of 14-15 cm. What to do, then, in such a situation?
- First, the adolescent should not only explain in words which parameters are considered normal, but also indicate 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 years.
- Third, if the boy is very anxious, which affects his health, you can consult a doctor so that he can confirm normal development.
- Fourth, when all the words do not make sense, the teenager stands up, claiming that his friends have a much bigger penis, you can offer his penis enlargement 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 argue that penis enlargement will not work this way, but it will work to speed up its growth a bit and calm the teenager.
In view of this, you can do any kind of sport, add to your diet healthy foods rich in fiber, protein, vitamins and beneficial micronutrients.
Either way, age 12-15 is not only puberty, which is a secondary sexual characteristic, but also the formation of the boy's mental state, no less important. This is why it is imperative to understand what a normal penis size is and what a pathology is.