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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Thousands of Sperm Produced Every Second in The Testicles! So Where Do They Go?
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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Is Your Son Curious About His Body Parts?
February 25, 2021
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Has your 5-7-year-old son started asking you questions about his boy anatomy? They tend to be very curious about their penis and want everyone to know about their questions. This is normal and healthy exploration on the part of your son, but make sure you…
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Is Your Son Prepared for Safe Sex?
February 11, 2021
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
If your son is 15+ years old, it is time to talk to him about contraception. This encouragement is not because you are concerned that he is having sex now. It is to prepare him for his future when he is no longer at home…
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It’s Time To Teach Your Old Son About Conception
February 4, 2021
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
If you have a 15+ year-old son, it is time to talk about topics related to sexual maturity. An important topic is conception and the most basic information he needs to know is how a sperm meets an egg. For him to make sense of…
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