Puberty Stories #2

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Male, 13 years, White - Canada

What was the first sign that puberty had begun in your life?
Pubic hair when I was 10.5
Have you ever had wet dreams - if so, how often?
No
Have you been embarrassed by having an erection at the wrong time?
Yes, my younger sister is around me a a lot and occasionally sees something sticking up in my pants.
Did you go through a stage where you thought you might be gay?
I don't really think of myself as gay, but now I'm in the curious stage.
Do you masturbate - if so, how often?
I usually masturbate in the shower every morning.
How old were you when you started to masturbate?
7-8
Did you have trouble coming to terms with masturbation in your life?
I never really knew I was masturbating until I was 10, I suddenly felt really guilty for those 3 years because my catholic sex ed teacher made it seem like a huge sin.
When did your voice break?
Never really noticed.
Are you circumcised?
No
Are you happy with being circumcised or uncircumcised?
For awhile I didn't know if I was circumcised or not and didn't know what the norm was so I felt insecure, and yes I am happy being not circumcised.
Has your puberty progressed fast, average or slow?
Id say between medium to fast.
What is your penis size?
Honestly flaccid 3 1/2 inches (8.7cm), erect 5 3/4 inches(13.5cm)
Other physical characteristics? (hair growth, physical build)
I'm about average height, I have a lot of curly arm pit hair and pubic hair
Are you a virgin?
Yes
Do you regret being or not being a virgin?
No
Are you a Christian?
Yes
Have you had any official recognition of becoming a man (rite of passage)?
No
Your biggest hassle through puberty?
Urge to look at porn/hentai
Other comments or advice to other guys?
No

Male, 13 years 9 months, Hispanic - USA

What was the first sign that puberty had begun in your life?
When pubic hair began growing above the penis
Have you ever had wet dreams - if so, how often?
Yes-once every other day
Have you been embarrassed by having an erection at the wrong time?
Not yet-but when I do I just put my hands in my pants and readjust
Did you go through a stage where you thought you might be gay?
Yes I did
Do you masturbate - if so, how often?
Yes, twice a day depending on the mood I'm in
How old were you when you started to masturbate?
I think I was late 10 or early 11
Did you have trouble coming to terms with masturbation in your life?
Not really
When did your voice break?
Yes-When I did a Speech in class my voice crack
Are you circumcised?
No
Are you happy with being circumcised or uncircumcised?
No
Has your puberty progressed fast, average or slow?
Fast
What is your penis size?
Not enlarged 3 3/4in (9cm) and enlarged 5in 1/2 (13.5cm)
Other physical characteristics?
Lots of on my lower part of my legs and arms, sweat a lot. 2 1/4in of pubic hairs
Are you a virgin?
Of course
Do you regret being or not being a virgin?
no I do not regret being a virgin-once I was asked to have sex in the 7th grade with a girl but I refused because I was not ready
Are you a Christian?
Yes
Have you had any official recognition of becoming a man (rite of passage)?
No
Biggest hassle during puberty?
That people just need to realize what is happening to me

Male, 14 years, Chinese - Singapore

What was the first sign that puberty had begun in your life?
ejaculation when i was masturbating.
Have you ever had wet dreams - if so, how often?
no, but want to
Have you been embarrassed by having an erection at the wrong time?
yes many times like when we took showers and showered together naked and when urinating people often see each others penis
Did you go through a stage where you thought you might be gay?
yes when i wanted to know how other people masturbated
Do you masturbate - if so, how often?
yes once or twice but some times more even though i stay in boarding school i try to in the toilet or in the shower
How old were you when you started to masturbate?
8. when i was horny and naked on the floor in my room for about 2 hours i spent my time just playing with it
Did you have trouble coming to terms with masturbation in your life?
yes getting caught
When did your voice break?
not yet
Are you circumcised?
Yes
Are you happy with being circumcised or uncircumcised?
not at all i think its better with the skin
Has your puberty progressed fast, average or slow?
VERY slow
What is your penis size?
small............not erect 1inch(2.5cm) erect 3inches(7.5cm)
Other physical characteristics? (hair growth, physical build)
no hair growth
Are you a virgin?
Yes
Do you regret being or not being a virgin?
No
Are you a Christian?
Yes
Have you had any official recognition of becoming a man (rite of passage)?
no
Your biggest hassle during puberty?
erections that last about 5 hours

Male, 14 years Asian - Philippines

What was the first sign that puberty had begun in your life?
pubic hair and hair above my lip at 11
Have you ever had wet dreams - if so, how often?
no
Have you been embarrassed by having an erection at the wrong time?
not really because no one notices but cover it with something
Did you go through a stage where you thought you might be gay?
yeah I'm still at that stage right now. I'm curious what other penises look like
Do you masturbate - if so, how often?
once a day
How old were you when you started to masturbate?
11; my classmates were always talking about it. i went to the bathroom then started rubbing my penis and then i felt a great sensation and white stuff came out
Did you have trouble coming to terms with masturbation in your life?
yes i feel guilty sometimes and i wish that i have never done it
When did your voice break?
i really don't know
Are you circumcised?
Yes
Are you happy with being circumcised or uncircumcised?
no
Has your puberty progressed fast, average or slow?
fast
What is your penis size?
not erect: 2 inches (5cm) erect: 4.5 inches (11.3cm)
Other physical characteristics? (hair growth, physical build)
none
Are you a virgin?
of course
Do you regret being or not being a virgin?
no but sometimes i really want to get older faster so i can do it
Are you a Christian?
yes, roman catholic
Have you had any official recognition of becoming a man (rite of passage)?
none
Your biggest hassles through puberty?
none

Male, 15 years, Australian/Chinese/Asian - Malaysia

What was the first sign that puberty had begun in your life?
Pubic hair and under arm hair at about 12 years.
Have you ever had wet dreams - if so, how often?
No, but I feel like having one.
Have you been embarrassed by having an erection at the wrong time?
Yes, when I am talking something sexual related with my classmates. So, I just take my bag and place it in front of me. hee..hee..
Did you go through a stage where you thought you might be gay?
Yes, I'd always prefer to see a nude guy than a woman. I was also curious about how the other boy's penis looked like and then compared to mine. But I guess now that attitude is fading off.
Do you masturbate - if so, how often?
Yes, at lease once a day.
How old were you when you started to masturbate?
When I was about 12 or 13. I was kind of playing my penis because I've noticed a little pubic hair around the area and I'm surprised about it, while day dreaming away. Then suddenly a strong GREAT feeling came and some white sticky stuff just shot out. WOW!!!
Did you have trouble coming to terms with masturbation in your life?
So far... No.
When did your voice break?
I'm not sure, I think it's half way on it's "breaking" process now.
Are you circumcised?
No
Are you happy with being circumcised or uncircumcised?
Yes
Has your puberty progressed fast, average or slow?
I think it's quite fast. My pubic hair, under arm hair, leg hair and facial hair day by day seems to be getting longer and longer and longer .....
What is your penis size?
When it's soft is 3.8 inches (9.8cm), erect is 6.1 inches (16cm)
Other physical characteristics? (hair growth, physical build)
Much hair seems to be growing on my upper lips, pubic hair gets more around the penis base and near the testicles, under arm hair and leg hair are growing more and I don't think it's a good idea shaving it off.
Are you a virgin?
Yes, of course!
Do you regret being or not being a virgin?
No
Are you a Christian?
Yes, Methodist.
Have you had any official recognition of becoming a man (rite of passage)?
I thought I was already a man when my penis got hairy.
Your biggest hassle through puberty?
I had a lot of acne growing on my face at one stage of puberty and it is really embarrassing and ugly. But, thank God it's now all over. And, through puberty, I often thought that I am gay. I even thought of having sex with a guy before and that feeling is still inside me but not so active anymore.
Other comments or advice to other guys?
Hey guys, I don't think it's a man's job shaving off all those extra hairs growing on your body. Just let 'em GROW. Hey, you're a guy, aren't you? Be Macho!! with all those hair.

Male, 15, White (German-American) - Germany

What was the first sign that puberty had begun in your life?
Pubic hair at 11
Have you ever had wet dreams - if so, how often?
No
Have you been embarrassed by having an erection at the wrong time?
Yes, in the showers after sports class
Did you go through a stage where you thought you might be gay?
I'm not quite sure, I'm comparing often to other guys but I think there is no sexual attraction
Do you masturbate - if so, how often?
Yes, once a day
How old were you when you started to masturbate?
12
Did you have trouble coming to terms with masturbation in your life?
No
When did your voice break?
14
Are you circumcised?
No
Are you happy with being circumcised or uncircumcised?
Yes, I'm happy 2B uncircumcised. That's the natural way and it looks better.
Has your puberty progressed fast, average or slow?
fast
What is your penis size?
7.2 inches (18.5 cm) erected
Other physical characteristics? (hair growth, physical build)
I don't shave, only little armpit hair, no hair on the legs
Are you a virgin?
Yes
Do you regret being or not being a virgin?
----
Are you a Christian?
No
Have you had any official recognition of becoming a man (rite of passage)?
Yes, there is kind of ceremony in Germany in which teenagers are given adult social status.
Other comments or advice to other guys?
No

Male, 15 years 7 months, White

What was the first sign that puberty had begun in your life?
pubic hair at age 11
Have you ever had wet dreams - if so, how often?
yea when i was like 11..but not since
Have you been embarrassed by having an erection at the wrong time?
all the time.. i get erections all the time for no reason.. EVERYWHERE
Did you go through a stage where you thought you might be gay?
yea.. i think other boys are really hot.. and can't wait to see them in showers
Do you masturbate - if so, how often?
yea..at least twice a day
How old were you when you started to masturbate?
i don't know...like 11 or 12
Did you have trouble coming to terms with masturbation in your life?
yea..i felt guilty for a while but not no more
When did your voice break?
i was 14
Are you circumcised?
Yes
Are you happy with being circumcised or uncircumcised?
sometimes...sometimes i think it would be kewl to have the skin still
Has your puberty progressed fast, average or slow?
FAST
What is your penis size?
soft 115mm (about 4.5 inches) erect 190mm (about 7.5 inches)
Other physical characteristics? (hair growth, physical build)
little underarm hair lots of pubic hair
Are you a virgin?
No
Do you regret being or not being a virgin?
No regrets
Are you a Christian?
No
Have you had any official recognition of becoming a man (rite of passage)?
No
Your biggest hassle through puberty?
my biggest hassle through puberty would have to be the ongoing erections
Other comments or advice to other guys?
yea..my penis seems to be a LOT bigger then friend's penises

Male, 15 years 8 months, White - USA

What was the first sign that puberty had begun in your life?
Pubic hair when I was around 12, or between 12-13
Have you ever had wet dreams - if so, how often?
Yes, when I was younger.. I had at least 2 a month I think
Have you been embarrassed by having an erection at the wrong time?
No, because nobody notices
Did you go through a stage where you thought you might be gay?
No
Do you masturbate - if so, how often?
Yes...a few times a week...used to be once every day, sometimes twice
How old were you when you started to masturbate?
12-13
Did you have trouble coming to terms with masturbation in your life?
I was scared I would be caught. What got me into it was I wanted to see this sexy girl's pic and she said I had to masturbate and cum so I did..
When did your voice break?
Around 13
Are you circumcised?
Yes
Are you happy with being circumcised or uncircumcised?
Yes because it follows my religion
Has your puberty progressed fast, average or slow?
Average
What is your penis size?
Not erect: 3.25in (80mm) Erect: 6-6.5in (150-160mm)
Other physical characteristics? (hair growth, physical build)
Hair under my arms, starting to get beard hair...hairy legs.. I cut the hairs by my penis, I don't like them long
Are you a virgin?
Yes
Do you regret being or not being a virgin?
I'm fine with it. I'd prefer not to be of course, but I know I should wait and hopefully I will and won't just do it to be "cool" or whatever. Sex is probably fun and all, but to all you anxious guys, a relationship isn't all about sex, it's better if you love the person than just having it with like a hooker or some slut. Unless you are really desperate, then go ahead, but other than that, just wait for the right girl.
Are you a Christian?
No - Jewish
Have you had any official recognition of becoming a man (rite of passage)?
Yes I had a Bar Mitzvah... (initiation into manhood)
What is the biggest hassle you have during puberty?
Sometimes after I have gym or a basketball game, I sweat a lot and I forget my deodorant occasionally so I kinda smell cause of my armpits ya know...and I also don't like the hair by the penis lol, gets annoying
Other comments or advice to other guys?
No

Male, 15 years 9 months, White - Australia

What was the first sign that puberty had begun in your life?
about 11 or 12 , pubic hair started growing.
Have you ever had wet dreams - if so, how often?
yes i used to get them until i started masturbating, now i have to masturbate or i get them again
Have you been embarrassed by having an erection at the wrong time?
YES i had to stand up to do a speech in front of the class at school for a speech day. i walked up there with my hands stuffed firmly in my pockets .....oooo it was so embarrassing
Did you go through a stage where you thought you might be gay?
well sort of my friends had porno and we started masturbating over the porno, then i thought i was turning gay but i realize I'm not now
Do you masturbate - if so, how often?
yes i do it a lot like once everyday, i cant stop its just so hard to quit ..
How old were you when you started to masturbate?
around 11 and a half. i just used to play with my penis a lot and one time i felt a massive rush so i stopped, the next day i took the next step and ejaculated, it was great :)
Did you have trouble coming to terms with masturbation in your life?
no...well i do feel guilty sometimes, but i enjoy it and that's that
When did your voice break?
around 13
Are you circumcised?
Yes
Are you happy with being circumcised or uncircumcised?
Yes all the chicks at school like circumcised penises better so i guess I'm a lucky one :) plus they are easier to clean
Has your puberty progressed fast, average or slow?
average, i have everything almost now but not much facial hair just yet
What is your penis size?
i ain't gonna lie, soft is 100mm (4 inches) and hard is 155mm ( 6 inches)
Other physical characteristics? (hair growth, physical build)
nope just a regular teenage boy
Are you a virgin?
yes i once was asked to have sex with this girl but i refused because I'm not ready
Do you regret being or not being a virgin?
i really don't want to have sex. I don't care what other people think I want to do it when I'm ready
Are you a Christian?
Yes
Have you had any official recognition of becoming a man (rite of passage)?
nope
Your biggest hassle through puberty?
just having other people realize that it was happening to me its embarrassing when people talk about it
Other comments or advice to other guys?
how much area is pubic hair meant to cover? because mine is normal above my penis but it also goes from my testes straight up to my anus, is that normal?

Male, 16 years 3 months, White - Germany

What was the first sign that puberty had begun in your life?
Wet dreams
Have you ever had wet dreams - if so, how often?
Yes. The first time it happened, I was 13
Have you been embarrassed by having an erection at the wrong time?
Not really. I'm just embarrassed if somebody can see it.
Did you go through a stage where you thought you might be gay?
Yes. I am now in this age. I knew before, about that problem, but I didn't believe it could happen to a 16 years old guy, like me. But after reading this page, I am not sure anymore if I'm gay. I am sure, everyone, who has got such a problem can save himself from becoming gay.
Do you masturbate - if so, how often?
Yes. Sometimes I masturbate 2-3 times a day.
How old were you when you started to masturbate?
I was about 7 years old. (It's true)
Did you have trouble coming to terms with masturbation in your life?
No
When did your voice break?
I was about 12.
Are you circumcised?
Yes
Are you happy with being circumcised or uncircumcised?
Not really. I would be better uncircumcised. Don't know why.
Has your puberty progressed fast, average or slow?
Average
What is your penis size?
Not erect - 53mm (2.0 inches) Erect - 115 mm (4.5 inches)
Other physical characteristics?
Hair on legs, under arms, around my penis and a little around my stomach.
Are you a virgin?
Yes
Are you a Christian?
Yes
Have you had any official recognition of becoming a man (rite of passage)?
Not really
Other comments?
I can just repeat, what "Male, 17 years, 9 months - New Zealand" said: Guys - YOU ARE NORMAL! Learn to love yourself. And trust me on this: no matter how big the catastrophe, it will all be OK in the end. Just trust that its gonna be OK! Its likely to be amazing in fact! Accept yourself.

Good work on the site guys!

Male, 16 years 5 months, White (Irish/ Italian) - USA

What was the first sign that puberty had begun in your life?
When i started checking out women and wanted to screw them. When I was 11 or 12. And I started getting lots of erections and I started thinking about sex.
Have you ever had wet dreams - if so, how often?
Only about a half a dozen times in 4 years.
Have you been embarrassed by having an erection at the wrong time?
Yeah, at school during class, I am afraid I will be called to the board, or something like that. Cause it happens all the time even when I am not thinking of anything.
Did you go through a stage where you thought you might be gay?
No, but I do check out guys on magazines and stuff that are built cause I want to turn up like that. I find sexually other guys are unappealing.
Do you masturbate - if so, how often?
Yes, I used to twice or three times a week but now once a week or not at all.
How old were you when you started to masturbate?
I think I was 12.
Did you have trouble coming to terms with masturbation in your life?
Yes, I believe it is wrong, but it is hard to stop.
When did your voice break?
My voice broke when I was 12.
Are you circumcised?
Yes
Are you happy with being circumcised or uncircumcised?
Yes, because I think it would be a pain to clean under the foreskin every day.
Has your puberty progressed fast, average or slow?
Average
What is your penis size?
Not erect 4 inches (100mm) long and 3 inches (75mm) in circumference, erect about 7 and 1/2 inches (185mm) and 5 inches (125mm) circumference.
Other physical characteristics? (hair growth, physical build)
Lots of armpit hair and pubic hair. It is about 3 to 4 inches from around my penis and balls and is thick and curly. I shave once every other day. My testicles and scrotum hang really low when it is not cold outside.
Are you a virgin?
Yes
Do you regret being or not being a virgin?
Not at all. I mean I want to have sex (when I get married) but premarital sex is wrong.
Are you a Christian?
Yes, Baptist
Have you had any official recognition of becoming a man (rite of passage)?
No, but I think being 16 and working is something.
Other comments or advice to other guys?
I think I have somewhat too many erections. Like it happens all the time. I seem to ejaculate lots of semen even when I masturbate three or four times a week. Is that a problem? I do not know.

No, some guys ejaculate a lot, others always want to ejaculate more! Editor

Male, 17 years 6 months, White - USA

What was the first sign that puberty had begun in your life?
When I was about 12 I noticed pubic hair growing, which was kind of weird. Then my penis started to grow, and it took off from there!
Have you ever had wet dreams - if so, how often?
Yeah, when I first began puberty, and now it's just every once in a while. (Not that often though, because I don't really have dreams at all, let alone sexual ones)
Have you been embarrassed by having an erection at the wrong time?
I used to get them in class right before the bell rang, so I would just put my hands in my pockets and kinda "re-adjust"
Did you go through a stage where you thought you might be gay?
Yeah, just wanting to compare myself to other guys, but as I've gotten older, I realize that I'm just like everyone else, so I can be accepted as a man
Do you masturbate - if so, how often?
Just about every day
How old were you when you started to masturbate?
I think 14, when I was laying in bed one night
Did you have trouble coming to terms with masturbation in your life?
Absolutely, and I still do, because the bible is so unclear on this subject. I try to avoid pornography to not give me that stimulation, because I think that is just a form of lusting. But, again, I think it's so unclear, and I can't wait to get married so I've got an outlet for my sexual energy!
When did your voice break?
You know, I never really noticed my voice change. I think it just got deeper overnight!
Are you circumcised?
Yes
Are you happy with being circumcised or uncircumcised?
Yeah, but I can't really imagine being uncircumcised
Has your puberty progressed fast, average or slow?
Well in the beginning, my pubic hair and penis developed really fast, then my leg hair grew in and got darker, my voice changed, I got hairy arms, under arms, then my stomach. And as of right now, my facial hair is starting to grow in faster. So, over the past 3 years, it's gone at a pretty average rate
What is your penis size?
4 inches (100mm) flaccid, and 6 1/2 inches (160mm) erect
Other physical characteristics? (hair growth, physical build)
Just some acne (which is finally going away, hooray!)
Are you a virgin?
absolutely- saving myself for my future wife!
Do you regret being or not being a virgin?
No
Are you a Christian?
Yes
Have you had any official recognition of becoming a man (rite of passage)?
No, not really
What is the biggest hassle you have during puberty?
ACNE!!! (pimples)
Other comments or advice to other guys?
Hey guys, just know that God created us, so we may think we look different and we want to compare ourselves, but God made us uniquely for his awesome plans for our lives. He loves you, and through this time of emotional instability and hormone craziness, just remember God will help you in any areas you need! Have a great day!