What are the stages of male Puberty?

Answer 1

Puberty is very variable. Boys can start it at different ages and they don't all go through the various stages in the same order. Here are some visible signs of puberty, which might happen in any order: Growth of pubic hair on the scrotum and above the penis. Growth of hair on the ankles and in the armpits. Growth of facial hair. The penis will grow longer and thicker, the scrotum will darken in colour and hang lower to accomodate the increasing size of the testes. They will sweat more and their sweat will begin to smell. They may get spots and blackheads. They will grow taller and their muscles will begin to develop. They will find themselves thinking about sex a lot and they will get erections of the penis. They might find they mentally compare the size of their penis with other boys in the showers at school, this doesn't necessarily mean that they are gay, just that they are curious which is perfectly normal. They will also feel the urge to masturbate and when they do, at some point they will begin to produce semen. Nocturnal emissions (wet dreams) can start. Their voice will lower in pitch as the larynx (voice box or Adam's apple) stretches and enlargens. Mood swings may become common (their family will suffer because of them too). There is no definitive end point to puberty but by around 21 (if not sooner) they will most probably have reached their maximum height and growth, but muscle, hair and body mass will continue.

Male puberty begins around 11 to 13-years-of-age and finishes around 17 to 19-years-of-age on average.

The quick information chart below is credited to:

http://teens.lovetoknow.com/Stages_of_Male_Puberty

Initial Author: Jodie Michalak

*Note ages may very depending on the individual

Age GroupDevelopmentsTypical Changes9.5 to 11Early adolescence

• Hormone productions begins. Scrotum and testes enlarge. Testicles begin to produce sperm.
• Within the year, the penis will increase, mainly in length.
• Penis will then enlarge in girth and length.
• Soft, downy hair will develop in the small area around the genitals.

11 to 14Early adolecence

• Rapid growth increasing both weight and height. Weight may increase between 15-65 pounds, height may soar 4-12 inches.
• Pubic hair will begin to darken and become coarse like adult hair. Pubic hair may spread up the stomach and down the thighs.
• Boys may experience nocturnal emissions, known as "wet dreams", whether or not they are having sexual thoughts. This is normal.
• Increased oil production may cause acne.

14 to 19Late adolescence

• Boys will begin to grow into their feet. Hands and feet will enlarge, causing a short lived feeling of clumsiness.
• Hair will begin to develop on the face, arms and legs.
• Vocal changes. As their voice deepens, many boys experience cracking, high pitched tones. This is temporary.
• Full adult height is reached.
• Puberty is complete

Stages of genital growth below:

Stage I : Age 1-10 yrs

- No pubic hair

- Prepubertal appearance

- Testicular volume less than 1.5 ml

- Penis length 5 cm or smaller

Stage II : Age 10-11 yrs

- Small amount of light downy pubic hair at the base of the penis and scrotum

- Scrotum skin thins

- Testicular volume up to 6 ml

- Scrotum begins to enlargen

- Penis size remains unchanged

Stage III : Age 11-13 yrs

- Pubic hair begins to darken and become more coarse

- Pubic hair begins to extend from just above penis to more of a triangle shape

- Testicular volume 6-12 ml

- Scrotum continues to enlarge

- Penis begins to enlarge, first in width, then in length (up to about 6 cm)

- Due to increased hormone secretion, 70% develop breasts temporarily

Stage IV : Age 13-15 yrs

- Pubic hair has quality of adult, but has not extended to the legs

- Testicular volume 12-20 ml

- Scrotum continues to enlargen

- Scrotum begins to darken in color

- Penis continues to enlarge, first in length (up to about 10 cm), then in width

- Due to increased hormone secretion, 70% develop breasts temporarily

Stage V : Age 15-18 yrs

- Pubic hair extends to medial thigh

- Testicular volume 18-20 ml or larger

- Adult sized and colored scrotum

- Erect penis length of around 15 cm

The average flaccid penis length of an adult 18 and over is 10 cm and erect is 15 cm.

Answer 2

Here is a simplified list of different changes that will occur during puberty:

In Males:

Stage I

- Prepubertal appearance

- Testicular volume less than 1.5 ml

- Penis 3 cm or smaller

Stage II

- Small amount of light downy hair at the base of the penis and scrotum

- Scrotum skin thins

- Testicles continue to enlarge (up to 6 ml)

- Scrotal enlargement begins

- Penis size remains unchanged

Stage III

- Pubic hair begins to darken and become more coarse

- Pubic hair begins to extend from just above penis to more of a triangle shape

- Testicular size around 6-12 ml

- Scrotum continues to enlarge

- Penis begins to enlarge, first in width, then in length (up to about 6 cm)

- Due to increased hormone secretion, 70% develop breasts temporarily

Stage IV

- Pubic hair has quality of adult, but has not extended to the legs

- Testicular volume about 12-20 ml

- Scrotum continues to enlarge

- Scrotum begins to darken in color

- Penis continues to enlarge, first in length (up to about 10 cm), then in width

- Due to increased hormone secretion, 70% develop breasts temporarily

Stage V

- Pubic hair extends to medial thigh

- Testicular volume 18-20 ml or larger

- Adult sized and colored scrotum

- Penis length around 15 cm

- Gynecomastia, if present, regresses

Answer 3

There are more than 3, there are roughly 37.5 in an average young man, but one is the gradual change into a female.

Answer 4

Your penis will enlarge,so will your testicles.You will get pubic hair. p.s. im in puberty im 11. hope it helps.

Answer 5

There are several. Hair growth, increase in testicle and penis size, increased muscle mass, voice deepening, shoulders broaden, and of course get taller and become sexually active.

Answer 6

Pubic hair growing thicker and darker.

Penis growing longer.

Testes continue growing.

Growth spurt.

Voice starts breaking.