Even if they don’t ask about it, boys who are 13+ years old are curious about how puberty is different for girls. They are particularly interested in learning about girls and their periods. They hear their friends who are girls talking about it, but most…
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13+ year old boys
Where Does Testosterone Come From?
September 17, 2020
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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Does Your Son Know What Goes on When Girls Hit Puberty?
August 27, 2020
Unless a boy grows up in a family where there are sisters, it might be difficult for him to learn very much about the changes that happen to girls during puberty. By the time boys are about 13 years old, they likely have many questions…
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Why is My Son So Worried About Pimples?
July 23, 2020
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
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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