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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Boys Ask: Why are my Testicles Sensitive to Temperature?
September 3, 2020
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
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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How a Boy’s Body is Designed to Protect Itself
August 13, 2020
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
This is a great anatomy figure from my book, I’m a Boy, My Changing Body. It shows that the testicles are located in a pouch of skin located outside the core of the body. The pouch of skin is called the scrotum. Illustration from I’m…
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How to Teach Young Boys to Protect Themselves
August 6, 2020
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
We often think of teaching our young girls about how to protect themselves from unwanted touching, but our sons are also vulnerable. The 5-7 age group is the time to teach them how to protect themselves. Illustration from I’m a Boy, Special Me Young boys…
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New Book: I’m a Boy, How Are Girls Different?
July 30, 2020
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Coming in the next few weeks is a new book that I am very excited for you to see. It is called I’m a Boy, How Are Girls Different? This book is written for boys who are 13+ years old. The book contrasts how puberty…
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