How can you talk to your parents about puberty?

The article on boys’ bodies during puberty discusses physical and emotional changes, and practical strategies to handle this growth phase efficiently.

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Understanding the Transformation: Boys' Bodies During Puberty Puberty is a pivotal chapter in everyone's life. For boys, it can be both exciting and confusing, heralding significant physical, emotional, and psychological changes. Understanding these changes can help mitigate confusion and build confidence during this critical phase of growth. Physical Changes in Boys During Puberty The changes boys undergo during puberty are due to hormonal shifts, primarily driven by an increase in testosterone. Here's what typically happens: Increased Body Size: One of the first noticeable changes is growth spurts, which can start as early as age 11 or as late as 16....
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