Penis Size / Question
Published: February 23, 2001
Dear TeenHealthFX,
I was wondering when your penis grows in thickness?
Signed: When Does The Penis Grow In Thickness
Dear When Does The Penis Grow In Thickness,
Many adolescents are concerned about their penis size. During puberty is when your penis grows in length and width. The duration of puberty varies greatly among males but usually begins with testicular enlargement beginning at age 10. Penile enlargement begins after this. Full development takes 2 to 5 years to complete. Some males will complete the process before others have started. If you have not finished puberty you can expect your penis to continue to grow. Also, thickness (like body weight), tends to be at the latter stages of development.
Many males tend to be concerned about their penis size and have a tendency to compare themselves to their friends. TeenHealthFX wants you to know that it is important to remember that the size of a man's penis has nothing to do with his manliness or sexual functioning.
Signed: TeenHealthFX
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