Girls start puberty a year earlier than they did in the 1970s, sparking fears obesity is to blame because being
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My penis hasn’t grown, I have little pubic hair, no facial hair, I am very short, and my voice hasn’t broken… why haven’t I gone though puberty correctly?
Thanks for your question and congrats on wanting to make sure you’re healthy. Lots of different things can influence puberty,
Read moreResearch shows puberty changes the brains of boys and girls differently
Scientists have found that brain networks develop differently in males and females at puberty, with boys showing an increase in
Read moreWhy do teens want to have sex?
Sex is a normal human behavior that allows us to connect with other people in a very intimate way. It
Read moreGynecomastia
What is gynecomastia? Gynecomastia is a common condition where the tissue under a young man’s nipples starts to grow and
Read moreI’m 15 years old and I know I have hit puberty because of my deepening voice, pubic hair, hair on chest and face, but if I masturbate nothing comes out and I’m afraid that I’m sterile. All my friends claim to ejaculate.
Young men usually enter puberty between age 9-11. The first things to happen are growth of the testicles (balls) and
Read moreAcne
What is acne? Acne is a common and treatable skin condition that causes pimples or “zits” and other skin problems.
Read moreI have a breast that’s been developing for almost two years now and I’m so worried that it doesn’t seem to be going away. How long should I wait before it disappears?
It’s normal for males to have some breast development (either on one or both sides) during puberty. It typically occurs
Read moreWhat’s the point of an adams apple?
The “Adam’s Apple” is made up of the thyroid cartilage which surrounds the larynx, or voice box. During puberty in
Read moreI’m 13 and ALL of my friends have hit puberty except me and it’s really embarrassing! When will I?!
Puberty is the transition from being a teenage to becoming an adult. Everyone goes through it but it starts at
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