For any man, the issue of his masculine strength and dignity is extremely important. This is why, even in adolescence, men begin to worry about the size of their penis. If the nose and ears grow with age, other organs may remain unchanged throughout life or even shrink. In this regard, the question often arises: until what age does a penis grow?
At what age does penis growth stop?
It is believed that a man's genitals develop during puberty, that is, at the time of puberty. This period, as a rule, begins from the age of 9 to 14 and ends at the age of 17. It is at the age of 17 that the growth of the penis in men ends. However, for some teenagers, growth can continue until age 22-25. As a rule, this is associated with a late onset of puberty. After 17 years, a man's penis increases in thickness, while its length decreases by about half a centimeter.
Puberty in adolescents occurs individually and can begin at different periods.. Basically, the formation of the male skeleton and secondary sexual characteristics begins at 12-14 years of age. At the same time, the penis begins to gradually grow and thicken. Subsequently, the sexual organ grows by about one centimeter per year. At the same time, during puberty, a man's penis not only grows, but also develops: the testicles enlarge, the formation of the foreskin ends, and the skin of the scrotum becomes rougher.
Every man subconsciously wants to be a winner, a leader. It's no secret that penis size can become a reason for pride and doubt for a representative of the stronger half of humanity. That is why many are interested in the age at which the penis grows. Sometimes this question becomes very important, since the complete development and formation of the body does not meet the expectations of man. In such cases, as a rule, young people resort to various means to enlarge their penis.
How do male reproductive organs develop?
To understand how the penis grows, it is enough to trace the entire path of its development. The formation of the penis in men occurs in the uterus, approximately in the third month of pregnancy. After the birth of a child, the length of the boy's genital organ is about 1. 5 to 2. 5 centimeters. In the first period of life, that is, until the age of 9 to 10, the penis grows only 4 to 5 centimeters.
Most growth and development occurs in adolescents during the maturation period. Puberty begins between the ages of 9 and 13. At this time, hormones begin to behave actively, causing the penis to enlarge and other sexual characteristics to appear.
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At the age of 15-16, teenagers experience so-called wet dreams - ejaculation during night sleep. It is at this time that a young man can be considered ready for sexual activity. Until the age of 18-19, penis growth continues, the foreskin develops, the testicles increase in size, and the color of the skin on the scrotum changes. The growth of the genital organ stops at the age of 22, and thereafter the length may only decrease slightly.
Don't worry if, when you're calm, the length of your genitals seems too small. Often during arousal, the penis enlarges several times and becomes longer. The fears of young people regarding the size of the male organ are quite understandable, however, one should not dwell on this, since, as practice shows, a penis that is too large can injure a woman's internal organs and, consequently, only bring her pain . Furthermore, penis size often plays no role during sexual intercourse.
What affects penis size?
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There are several factors that influence penis growth. This is not surprising, because the growth of the sexual organ and its development is an individual process that can differ. The following circumstances can affect penis growth:
- Genetics. Hereditary characteristics are transmitted to all people, but it is necessary to understand that they are manifested not only in appearance, but also in the structure, growth and development of various organs.
- Hormone levels. Here we are talking about several types of hormonal disruptions that can reduce the amount of testosterone produced. This, in turn, will lead to disturbances in the development of primary sexual characteristics and perhaps even a delay in maturation.
- Chronic diseases. Often, chronic diseases can affect the development of the body as a whole and the functioning of individual organs. Therefore, if you suspect that the development of the genitals is not going as it should, it is best to contact an expert on the subject to avoid problems in the future.
- Unhealthy lifestyle. Bad habits, excessive alcohol consumption, smoking, drugs - all this can lead to disorders in the development of the body. Diet and routine also have a big impact. Therefore, in adolescence it is advisable to lead a healthy lifestyle and play sports.
What penis size is considered normal?
According to statistics, most women are absolutely satisfied with the size of their man's penis. However, for men this data is not significant, for them the size of the male organ is still very important. That is why many are interested in the question: how long should a man's penis be?
According to average statistics, the normal size of the penis in an unaroused state is considered to be 7-10 centimeters. When erect, the proper penis size is 14 to 16 centimeters. In this case, the thickness of the erect penis should be 3 to 5 centimeters. A small penis (in medicine) is a penis that measures less than 10 centimeters when erect. Also in urology there is a term - "micropenis" - the designation of a penis whose size is less than 6 centimeters in an erect state.
These indicators are just averages, so you shouldn't worry about them. Furthermore, for most women, the length of their partner's penis is less important than other qualities of a person. After all, most women look for a potential father for future children and a husband in a man, and therefore pay little attention to the size of the genitals.
What to do if your penis doesn't grow?
Often in adolescence, young people begin to worry if the size of their penis does not change. It is important to note that during puberty there is no need to worry about penis growth.. The fact is that during this period the development of genital organs occurs at intervals. Growth may slow or stop completely for a while and then accelerate sharply. Furthermore, penis development alternates between growth and thickness, so sometimes the increase in length is not noticeable.
If you are still not satisfied with the size of your penis, it is highly not recommended to take any serious action, especially surgical intervention to enlarge your penis. During the teenage period, you can influence the growth of genitals by changing your diet and daily routine.
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With the help of certain foods, you can increase the level of the hormone testosterone in the blood, which will lead to faster penis enlargement. During puberty, it is recommended that teenagers consume more of the following foods:
- Seafood. Any fish or delicacies such as shrimp, lobster, crab, mussels will do.
- Vegetables and fruits. It must be taken into account that it is best to choose red and green fruits. These fruits and vegetables may have a high lutein content. It is best to eat them raw so there is a chance to get the most vitamins and nutrients.
- Vegetablesfresh.
- Berries. You can eat any fruit, it is best to combine it with cottage cheese.
- Meat. You can eat any delicious meat, but it is better to choose less fatty varieties. It is important to steam or boil meat dishes.
- Spices. Red pepper and curry work best in this case.
It's best to include as many fresh foods in your diet as possible. As a rule, when stored for a long time in the refrigerator or deep-frozen, most products lose all nutritious and beneficial components for the male body.
It is also scientifically proven that smoking seriously affects the development of genitals in men, and not in a positive way. That is why it is important to stop smoking during the period of formation of all sexual characteristics. And, of course, it is advisable not to resort to bad habits for the rest of your life.
What makes the penis grow?
Today you can find a lot of advertising offering a variety of means to increase the length of the penis. Men are offered miracle creams, ointments and pills that are supposed to make their penis grow almost instantly, according to advertising. However, in reality, these promises end up being just ploys to attract customers. In reality, there are only two options for enlarging your penis: using an extender and enlarging your penis with surgery.
These methods should only be used when the penis stops growing, that is, when the transitional age and puberty have passed. When a man decides to have surgery to enlarge his penis, he has the option of using special implants or not.
The fact is that an operation is possible when the inner part of the penis is surgically stretched, increasing it by 3 to 5 centimeters. Basically, these changes are enough for men. In some cases, men agree to the use of implants; This mainly happens when the initial length of the erect penis is less than 12 centimeters.
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The second option for how you can influence penis growth is to use an extender. This device is certified and used by a large number of men. It works by fixing the penis in a stretched state. When using an extender, additional cells of cavernous spongy tissue appear in the penis, due to which an increase occurs, both in length and width.
The only disadvantage of this device is that you need to use it for six months, in a shorter period of time the desired effect cannot be achieved. You need to use the extender daily for 4 to 6 hours. This will help increase the size of your penis by 4 centimeters in six months. At the same time, the thickness of the genital organ will also increase significantly, as within six months there will be a significant increase in soft tissues.
The corpora cavernosa is a special spongy tissue that reacts very sensitively to changes in temperature, as well as the content of various substances in a man's blood. As a rule, the best penis enlargement methods specifically target the growth of cells in the corpora cavernosa. This is the simplest and safest way to increase penis size.
However, it is important to understand that changes in penis size generally occur during the day. This is again due to the reaction of the corpus cavernosum cells to the environment. This is why, before taking any penis enlargement product, you need to consult a specialist to see if it is right for you and if it can help.