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Changing body SEE ALSO
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‹ 46–47 What is puberty?
48–49 Male hormones
Puberty can be a challenging time, with the body going through Testicles 52–53 ›
many changes – both inside and out. Everybody goes through The penis 54–55 ›
puberty, but every teen’s experience is unique to them.

What to expect ▽ Child ▽ Tween ▽ Teen ▽ Adult
These are the most common changes
that males experience, but they happen
at different times for everyone.

Getting taller
Growing in height is one of the first
signs of puberty, beginning between
the ages of 10 and 16 years. When and
how much a person grows depends on
the individual.

Facial hair
Testosterone triggers hair growth on
the face. At first, the hair is sparse and
thin, but it becomes thicker and more
prominent over time.

Broader chest and shoulders
The chest broadens and becomes
wider as a male matures. The chest
muscles also start to develop and
become more pronounced. Some
males also grow chest hair.

Bigger penis and testicles
The penis and testicles increase in
size, the scrotum darkens, pubic
hair grows, and the testicles start
to produce sperm.

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