Boys in puberty: That changes in the body

In puberty in boys there are many physical as well as mental changes. We tell you what changes in boys' bodies.

When does puberty start in boys and how does it go?

Puberty in adolescents is a sensitive phase in which many physical and hormonal, but also mental changes occur. But how does puberty work roughly?

• When puberty starts and how it goes varies from child to child. However, according to a study, boys are also getting to puberty earlier and earlier. Nevertheless, it is primarily the genes that determine when puberty starts.
• The so-called "prepubertal age" starts at nine to eleven years. The body is prepared for the hormonal changes. In this phase, boys usually have a high urge to move.
• Puberty usually takes place between the ages of 12 and 18. Boys go through a lot of changes.
• In late puberty, which begins from the age of 17 or 18, the physical changes are largely completed. Your own values ​​and rules are developed. The parents' values ​​are critically questioned and put to the test. This phase can be painful for many parents.

What physical changes are there?

Especially between the ages of 12 and 17, boys go through a lot of physical changes. These are mainly due to the increased concentration of the sex hormone testosterone.

• This is how the testicles and penis grow. The scrotum becomes darker.
• In addition, there is increased body hair. Pubic hair grows around the testicles and the base of the penis. There is also armpit hair and beard growth, which usually starts relatively late for many boys.
• Furthermore, sperm production in the testicles is stimulated. Most boys experience the first ejaculation in their sleep during the night. Since this topic is very uncomfortable for many guys, you should only touch on the topic sensitively.
• The voice also changes. The growing larynx and the associated stretching of the vocal cords causes the voice to break. Here the voice involuntarily fluctuates between high and low octaves.
• In addition, boys experience a significant growth spurt, as does strong muscle growth.
• Pimples and blackheads are also typical for male adolescents. This is due to an increased production of sebum by the skin. These make it easier for impurities and small inflammations to become visible as pimples.

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In the next practical tip, you will learn which behaviors you can use to identify puberty in boys