Boys

  • Rapid growth in height and weight. The sharp growth begins at about 13 years.
  • The shoulders become wider.
  • Pubic hair, as in girls, thickens and darkens, and underarm hair increases.
  • More body and face hair.
  • The penis, scrotum and testicles become larger.
  • Nocturnal pollution (wet dreams) occurs.
  • Sperm production begins or continues.
  • Developing the ability to get an erection and ejaculate.
  • The voice begins to mutate and become deeper.
  • There may be swelling under the nipples, which usually is
  • passes by the end of puberty.