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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Where Does Testosterone Come From?
September 17, 2020
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Teaching Your Son About How His Boy Body is Changing
September 10, 2020
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Your 9-10 year-old son is likely becoming curious about his boy body. He has entered puberty and has begun to notice changes. During these years, it is good to teach him one small topic at a time as he matures through puberty so he receives…
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Boys Ask: Why are my Testicles Sensitive to Temperature?
September 3, 2020
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
It might be interesting for your young son to learn that his testicles are sensitive to temperature. The testicles are located inside a sack of skin called the scrotum. The scrotum is very thin. It doesn’t provide good insulation from temperature changes that might affect…
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Does Your Son Know What Goes on When Girls Hit Puberty?
August 27, 2020
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
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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Girls Need to Know About Boy Anatomy Too
August 20, 2020
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
It is always interesting to have talks with small groups of girls who have recently started having regular periods. They cautiously make their way into a questioning time about how boys are different. They almost sound like they feel guilty asking me about this. If…
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