Puberty development is measured using something called the Tanner Scale. It uses two different indicators, genital development (penis and testicles in boys) and pubic hair. A number 1-5 is assigned to each one, and written with a G (genital stage) and P (pubic hair stage). For example, from the time we are born until puberty starts we are G1 P1, meaning there has been no genital development and no pubic hair development. These two things occur independently so the stages might be the same (G3 P3) or they might be different (G3 P2, for example). The first sign of puberty in boys is an increase in the size of the testicles and they hang lower, or "drop." When this happens he is in G2 and is probably without hair so he is P1. Most boys don't even notice this because they think of penis size and hair as the first signs. It can happen anywhere from age 9 to 14 and each stage lasts for about a year. In G3 the testicles continue to grow, the scrotum starts to get darker in color, and the penis starts to lengthen. This is usuall the first sign he notices and he's already well into it. At the same time, hair usually starts to grow at the base of the penis and he enters P2. When both of these things happen he knows he's in puberty. Also during G3, sperm and semen production usually starts so he might notice nocturnal emissions (wet dreams) or ejaculation from masturbation. This is also the time of the start of the growth spurt. In P3 the hair that had been only at the base of his penis begins to move outward toward the thighs and hair begins to grow on the scrotum. In G4 the testicles reach their full size, the penis continues to get longer and also gets thicker. Sometime around this time his voice will begin to change. In P4 the hair will spread closer to his thighs, the scrotum will be almost completely covered, and it will start growing upward in a triangle shape toward his belly button. Armpit hair and the first signs of facial hair. G5 P5 everything is completed (adult stage). Penis and testicles have reached their maximum size, growth spurt is just about over, facial hair is almost complete (although this can continue to increase for a few more years). Pubic hair has reached its adult pattern. Since each stage takes around a year, average for this is about four years after it begins.
guys will grow hair on their back and chest ...also under their arms and their facial hair will grow thicker! guys grow hair on their scrotum ..... if you need any thing else ask me im a nurse +=)
What happens is that your body starts to change, your genitals get bigger, and get hair under your arms, on your legs chest around your bellybutton, and pubic hair, and some guys get hair around their anus. You'll get taller, some guys get more muscular and your voice deepens. What happens is that your body starts to change, your genitals get bigger, and get hair under your arms, on your legs chest around your bellybutton, and pubic hair, and some guys get hair around their anus. You'll get taller, some guys get more muscular and your voice deepens. You get less shy and start to talk to people more
Here is a simplified checklist for the changes a boy will go through in each stage of puberty.
Stage I
- Prepubertal appearance
- Testicular volume less than 1.5 ml
- Penis 3 cm or smaller
Stage II
- Small amount of light downy hair at the base of the penis and scrotum
- Scrotum skin thins
- Testicles continue to enlarge (up to 6 ml)
- Scrotal enlargement begins
- Penis size remains unchanged
Stage III
- Pubic hair begins to darken and become more coarse
- Pubic hair begins to extend from just above penis to more of a triangle shape
- Testicular size around 6-12 ml
- Scrotum continues to enlarge
- Penis begins to enlarge, first in width, then in length (up to about 6 cm)
- Due to increased hormone secretion, 70% develop breasts temporarily
Stage IV
- Pubic hair has quality of adult, but has not extended to the legs
- Testicular volume about 12-20 ml
- Scrotum continues to enlargen
- Scrotum begins to darken in color
- Penis continues to enlarge, first in length (up to about 10 cm), then in width
- Due to increased hormone secretion, 70% develop breasts temporarily
Stage V
- Pubic hair extends to medial thigh
- Testicular volume 18-20 ml or larger
- Adult sized and colored scrotum
- Penis length around 15 cm
- Gynecomastia, if present, regresses
The guy gets very cranky. With some guys you might not be able to tell. Besides that they get hair where they did not have hair before.
When a man goes through puberty , he becomes sexually mature. his testis and penis grows in size and hair appear in pubic areas as well as on face and armpits
your penis will grow larger.
most guys go through a growth spurt when they are going through puberty and that happens around the age of 12-16
Do not worry, such thing never happens. Everyone goes through puberty. Some might start at a later age.
Actually if your a girl it would but for guys its not normal to
The main thing that happens is that the body becomes sexually mature. After puberty, the body is capable of reproduction.
Puberty happens at its own pace. Everyone goes through puberty at their own pace. Some go through it fast. Some slow.
Nothing causes it it happens on its own
yes, this happens both when men and women go through puberty
The become sexually active and able to reproduce.
yes, it is called bloating and happens to every girl during puberty
Of course not! Most guys do have it though, its very normal.
Puberty happens naturally. You don't have to do anything special to got through it. Just proper diet and exercise is important.
No, you will go through puberty whether or not you had chickenpox.