When does an adolescent become sexually mature? A sign that a girl has reached sexual maturity is when she is having regular monthly periods. For a boy, a sign that he has reached sexual maturity is when he begins having ejaculations. Erections of his penis…
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Have Your Noticed Attitude Changes in Your Son as He Enters Puberty?
April 8, 2021
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Are you a little surprised that your 8-10-year-old son has become more emotional and little more moody recently? This is one of the first signs most parents notice that something is beginning to change in a big way. Along with other signs, like a change…
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What Does Your Teenage Son Know about Gonorrhea?
March 25, 2021
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Talking to your 15+ year old son about sexual topics probably feels uncomfortable for you as the parent, and for him. But, there are some topics that are especially important for him to learn about to protect himself in the future. One topic is gonorrhea.…
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How Do I Know if My Son is Ready for Puberty?
March 18, 2021
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
If you have an 8-10-year-old son, ask yourself these questions: Is my son a little more emotional than in the past? Is my son arguing more when I disagree with him? If your answer to either of these questions is “yes,” you are beginning to…
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What Happens To The Thousands of Sperm Produced Every Second in The Testicles?
March 11, 2021
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
It may surprise for your 11+ year old son to learn that in just a few years, when he is sexually mature, his testicles can produce about 1,000 sperm every second. The next question he may wonder is what happens to all of those sperm.…
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