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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11+ year old boys
Where Does Testosterone Come From?
September 17, 2020
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Why is My Son So Worried About Pimples?
July 23, 2020
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Don’t you think it is interesting that your 11-13-year-old son is suddenly concerned about any little bump he sees on his face? Pimples are one of the first signs that he has entered puberty, and most boys are very self-conscious about them. I think it…
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Puberty and Testosterone in Both Boys and Girls
April 7, 2020
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
As puberty begins, both boys and girls will notice a change in their skin because of the impact of rising testosterone in their body. Illustration from I’m a Girl, Hormones One of testosterone’s functions throughout life, from puberty on, is to stimulate certain skin glands…
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Boy Puberty Starts Like Girl Puberty Starts
March 26, 2020
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Puberty begins in a similar way in boys and girls. A change in body odor is a sign that will be obvious to you as your son enters puberty and is also a beginning sign in girls. This is how it works. Skin glands attached…
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Spontaneous Erections Are Normal
February 18, 2020
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
By the time your son is 11-years-old, he has entered puberty and you have likely seen lots of changes in him. One typical change is that these young boys become very quiet. They are less likely to come to you with questions about changes happening…
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