During puberty, the boy begins to develop rapidly, the voice deepens, the male skeleton is formed, hair appears on the face and pubic area, and of course, the genitals also develop.
During this period, adolescents are especially vulnerable, as they transition into males, and worry about whether they will develop normally or have any deviations.
Usually, guys are worried about the size of their penis, or rather, it seems to them that their penis is small, and they have thought about how to enlarge it.
In this regard, it is necessary to know the reasons why it is not possible to enlarge the penis at the age of 14. Find out the possible consequences if you do not heed this recommendation. Also, you need to find out how many centimeters a teenager must have, and also understand what to do if a teen tells me I have a small cock.
Is it normal or not?
How can a teenager and his parents understand what is normal and what is a deviation from the norm? Here you need to carefully understand what is considered the norm in the modern world and what is pathological.
Puberty occurs in all boys in different ways: some earlier, while others a little later. On average, it starts at 9-14 years old, in some cases puberty can be delayed and take place by 15-16 years old, but this is also normal, for the remaining two years until 18 years of age, the child's body will make up for the lost time.
It is also important to note that at this age it is very important to listen to a teenager and if he says he has a small penis, or it is not growing, see a doctor. advise. So how long should a teenage penis be?
Average adolescent penis size:
- At the age of 12, the penis is in a dilated state about 5-6 cm, when erect it reaches 10-11 cm.
- The length of the penis at rest at the age of 13 is no more than 7 cm, when erect it reaches 13 cm. And if a 13 year old teen claims that my penis is 30% smaller than average, but this is not the case. usually, common, normal.
- At the age of 14, the penis at rest has increased by 1 cm compared to the age of 13 and 2 cm when erect.
- The size of the penis at the age of 15 in the relaxed state will range from 7 to 8 cm, and in the erect position up to 15 cm.
- At 16 years old, at rest the length of the penis can reach 8. 5 cm, in a state of excitement it is 16-17 cm.
It is necessary to mention an interesting feature of male physiology. Usually an 18 year old guy comes to the doctor and says my penis has decreased, when compared to last year why is that?
Medical practice has to face this all the time, because it is normal. The fact is that at the age of 18 in young people the penis becomes thicker, so it can lose a few millimeters in length, more precisely up to 5.
Male circumference changes very slightly during puberty. For example, the average size of the penis at the age of 15, the circumference will be 8-9 cm.
What affects the growth of the penis?
Boys' anxiety about the size of their male organ sometimes comes from non-existent factors that are thought to affect its growth and development.
On the one hand, this is normal, teenagers are already adults, and so they are looking for reasons that can help them deal with far-fetched problems. In this view, it is extremely important to address the real reasons that influence the development of masculinity.
The development of boys during puberty is greatly influenced by the concentration of male hormones in the blood. The more testosterone in the body, the larger the penis will be. That is why it is extremely important to monitor the growth of the penis to detect a deficiency in testosterone synthesis in time.
It is very important for parents to listen to their children, because they will find out their concerns anyway, the main thing is that it is not too late. And if a teenager says that I have such and such a penis size, it is necessary to inform him of what information is considered normal and what is not. The psychological calm of adolescents during puberty is equally important.
Factors that affect the development of male organs:
- Environment.
- Genetic.
- Presence of genital trauma.
- Endocrine disorders.
- The presence of bad habits.
It is impossible to say that all of these factors directly affect the growth of the penis, but they have an indirect effect, adversely affecting the development of the penis.
According to medical experts, smoking in childhood not only negatively affects the body in general, but also the development of the penis.
After all, the vessels of a smoker, saturated with nicotine and tar, lose their elasticity, as a result of which blood circulation is disturbed. During genital formation, this factor can adversely affect the development of the penis.
It's also important to note that some cases of delayed puberty are normal, while others signal a hormonal imbalance in the body.
In this case, if a teenager says that my penis is not growing, or that it is too small, it is important to see a doctor promptly.
Hormone therapy may be needed to normalize the level of male hormones in the blood.
Psychological characteristics of adolescents
As noted above, all boys enter puberty at different times. In addition, each of them will have their own penis size, depending on the individual characteristics of the teenager and the factors that affect the development of the genitals.
At the age of 13-15, boys begin to develop feelings for men and share intimate information with each other. Some of them bragged in the dressing room that my penis was 16 centimeters or more, while others said I was even longer.
Unfortunately, teenagers tend to exaggerate, but other boys may not understand this, and begin to panic that their penis at 14 years old corresponds to the average 14-15 cm. Then, what to do in such a situation?
- First, the teen not only needs to verbally explain what parameters are considered normal, but also indicate the average medical values.
- Second, explain that it will not be possible to enlarge the penis, because the penis grows and grows, by the age of 18 it will definitely form.
- Third, if the boy is very worried, affecting his health, you can consult a doctor so that the doctor can confirm normal development.
- Fourth, when all the words don't make sense, the teenager stands his ground, thinking that his friends have much bigger penises, you can suggest to enlarge your penis through lifestyleactive 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 think it won't work to enlarge the penis this way, but it will work to speed up its growth a bit and calm the boy down.
In view of this, you can play any type of sport, adding healthy foods rich in fiber, protein, vitamins and useful trace elements to your diet.
In any case, the age of 12-15 years is not only puberty as a secondary sexual characteristic, but also the formation of the mental state of the boy is no less important. That is why it is important to understand what is normal and what is pathological penis size.