Your 8-10 year old son may feel some confusion when he learns that sperm are made in the testicles and then come out the end of the penis. There isn’t an obvious pathway from one place to the next. You can use this illustration from…
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Where Does Testosterone Come From?
September 17, 2020
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
If your son is ten years or older, he is likely noticing changes happening in his body. Puberty is the time when testosterone begins to have obvious effects in his skin, muscles, and of course, his reproductive structures. This anatomy figure from my book, I’m…
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Teaching Your Son About How His Boy Body is Changing
September 10, 2020
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Your 9-10 year-old son is likely becoming curious about his boy body. He has entered puberty and has begun to notice changes. During these years, it is good to teach him one small topic at a time as he matures through puberty so he receives…
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How a Boy’s Body is Designed to Protect Itself
August 13, 2020
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
This is a great anatomy figure from my book, I’m a Boy, My Changing Body. It shows that the testicles are located in a pouch of skin located outside the core of the body. The pouch of skin is called the scrotum. Illustration from I’m…
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How to Teach My Son About Reproduction
May 14, 2020
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
One of the most important reasons I wrote my series of books for boys, and separately for girls, is to educate them about reproduction. From the first book written for 5-7 years old, through the next four books, I am carefully guiding their learning to…
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