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Love in the Time of Hormones: Why Puberty Education Needs a Romantic Rebrand

Part 4: Changes Specific to Boys

• Testicles & Penis: The testicles (where sperm are made) will grow larger. The scrotum (the sac that holds them) will darken and hang lower. The penis will get longer and wider.
• Nocturnal Emissions ("Wet Dreams"): Once your body starts making sperm (usually around age 12-14), you may wake up to find a sticky, white fluid (semen) on your sheets or pajamas. This happened while you were asleep. It is a sign your body is working correctly. It is not an accident, and you cannot control it. Just wash up in the morning.
• Spontaneous Erections: Your penis may suddenly get hard and stand up for no reason—in class, on the bus, in the pool. This is not sexual. It is caused by blood flow. It will go away in a minute or two. Do not panic.
• Shoulders & Muscles: Your shoulders will get broader, and you will naturally gain more muscle mass than girls do.

FOR BOYS: Understanding the Male Body

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