Prolusory Introduction to Boy’s Puberty

Everyone goes through puberty. Puberty is the term for what a young person experiences when they change from a child into a grown-up. This change takes place to make it so that boys and girls can reproduce (make babies). People start and end puberty at different times, and not every boy's experience is the same.

Puberty can begin in boys anywhere from age 8 to 12. Puberty usually ends for boys by age 16 or 17.

Some boys will grow hair on certain parts of their body at different times, some earlier and others later.

If you have questions about puberty, this website is a good place to start, but you can definitely and should ask a trusted adult, such as your dad, male guardian, uncle, coach, school counselor, or doctor.It's normal for boys to be very curious about and have many questions about sex, for example, as they become more interested in it during puberty. Don't think any questions you have are ridiculous or inappropriate to ask. The adults in your life have all been through puberty and can help answer your questions or help you find the answers.

Many of the changes you experience will make you feel good and even quite awesome, while others might make you feel embarrassed, uncomfortable, or uneasy. Just keep in mind that it is normal to have these feelings growing up. This time of your life can be stressful. Remember to take pride in becoming a young man, and don't forget to enjoy your time as a young person.

Some changes in puberty affect a boy's body, and others involve his emotions. A boy’s feelings become different than they were for him as a child, and his relationships with his buddies and loved ones become different than before puberty.

These changes happen because the boy's body makes testosterone (a hormone). In girls, the body makes estrogen (a hormone).

Boys’ bodies also make some estrogen, and girls’ bodies also make some testosterone.

Boys might have questions about what they and their peers are experiencing. It is a good idea to visit reputable websites, but on some online forums, the advice a boy might receive may not be appropriate or the best advice.

For most people, puberty is the most interesting and often the most challenging time of their life. It can be fun at times. Puberty can be confounding (confusing, amazing, frustrating) to young people experiencing it.

During puberty, boys experience many changes, and learning from this website can make puberty less confusing and awkward; it can help young and adolescent boys transition into adulthood to become successful, productive adults.

Your fun, educational journey begins — right now.