I was sitting next to a 14-year-old boy recently and I noticed that he kept pulling at his shirt so that it covered the front of him. He seemed nervous about something and then I realized, he was preparing for battle with his penis that…
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15+ year old boys
How to Help Your Son Deal with Spontaneous Erections
February 28, 2019
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Your Adolescent Son’s Changing Brain
August 16, 2018
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Have you noticed that your adolescent son has become unusually concerned about how he looks and what he is wearing? This typically comes as a surprise to most parents because their son certainly didn’t express these concerns just a year ago. With middle school right…
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Changes in Puberty for Boys – Growing Pains
June 21, 2018
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Here is a discussion starter for you to have with your young adolescent son about some of the changes happening in his body during puberty. This discussion will help to answer questions he might have about when he is going to grow taller and get…
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Changes in Teens – Part 3: Sexual Awareness
May 10, 2018
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
If you have an adolescent, you have likely noticed emotional changes in your child that make you wonder what has happened to them. These changes are mostly due to rapid brain development that happens during the adolescent years. The brain is preparing them to think…
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Does Your Son Know What Happens During an Erection?
January 25, 2018
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
It is not typical to talk about the sequence of events that lead to an erection, but it is important for your son to know what is happening in his body. Although the topic is a little embarrassing, I think your son will be interested…
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