For any man, the issue of his masculine strength and masculine dignity is extremely important. That is why, even from adolescence, men begin to worry about the size of their penis. If the nose and ears grow with increasing age, then other organs may remain unchanged throughout life, or even shrink. In this regard, the question often arises: to what age does a penis grow?
At what age does penile growth stop?
It is believed that a man's genital organs develop throughout puberty, that is, at the moment of puberty. This period, as a rule, begins from 9 to 14 years old, and ends at 17. It is at 17 years old that the growth of the penis ends in men. However, for some adolescents, growth may continue until the age of 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 a masculine skeleton and secondary sex characteristics begins at 12-14 years of age. At the same time, the penis begins to grow and gradually 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 the size of the penis can become both a reason for pride and a cause of self-doubt for a representative of the stronger half of humanity. That is why many are interested in the age at which a penis grows. Sometimes this issue becomes very important, since the completed development and formation of the body does not meet the man’s expectations. 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 womb, approximately in the third month of pregnancy. After the birth of a child, the length of the boy’s genital organ is about 1. 5-2. 5 centimeters. In the first period of life, that is, up to 9-10 years, the penis grows by only 4-5 centimeters.
Most of the growth and development occurs in adolescents during their maturation period. Puberty begins between the ages of 9 and 13 years. At this time, hormones begin to actively behave, due to which the penis enlarges and other sexual characteristics appear.
At the age of 15-16, teenagers experience so-called wet dreams - ejaculation during sleep at night. It is at this time that a young man can be considered ready for sexual activity. Until the age of 18-19, the growth of the penis continues, the foreskin develops, the testicles enlarge, and the color of the skin on the scrotum changes. The growth of the genital organ stops at the age of 22, and subsequently the length can only decrease slightly.
Do not worry if, when calm, the length of the genital organ seems quite small. Often, during arousal, the penis increases 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, because, as practice shows, a penis that is too large can injure a woman’s internal organs and, accordingly, only bring her pain. In addition, often the size of the penis does not play any role during sexual intercourse.
What affects the size of the penis?
There are several factors that influence how the penis grows. This is not surprising, because the growth of the sexual organ and its development is an individual process that may differ. The following circumstances can affect the growth of the penis:
- Genetics. Hereditary characteristics are transmitted to every person, but you need to understand that they are manifested not only in appearance, but also in the structure, growth and development of various organs.
- Hormonal levels. Here we are talking about various kinds 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 to 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 genital organs is not going as it should, it is better to contact a specialist with this issue in order to avoid problems in the future.
- Unhealthy Lifestyle. Bad habits, excessive consumption of alcohol, smoking, drugs - all this can lead to disturbances 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 such 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 a non-excited state is considered to be from 7 to 10 centimeters. When erect, the adequate size of the penis is from 14 to 16 centimeters. In this case, the thickness of the erect penis should be from 3 to 5 centimeters. A small penis (in medicine) is a penis measuring less than 10 centimeters when erect. Also in urology there is a term - "micropenis" - a designation of a penis whose size is less than 6 centimeters in an erect state.
These indicators are only averages, so you shouldn’t get hung up on them. Moreover, for most women, the length of a partner’s penis is less important than other qualities of a person. After all, most women look for a potential father of 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 the 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 the genital organs occurs at intervals. Growth may slow down or stop altogether for a while, and then accelerate sharply. In addition, the development of the penis alternates between growth and thickness, so sometimes the increase in length is not noticeable.
If you are still not satisfied with the size of the penis, it is highly not recommended to take any serious action, especially surgical intervention to enlarge the penis. During the period of adolescence, you can influence the growth of the genital organs by changing your diet and daily routine.
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, adolescents are recommended to consume more of the following foods:
- Seafood. Any fish or delicacies such as shrimp, lobster, crab, mussels will do.
- Vegetables and fruits. It should be taken into account that it is best to choose red and green fruits. Such fruits and vegetables can boast a high content of lutein. It is best to eat them raw, so there is a chance to get the maximum vitamins and nutrients.
- Greeneryfresh.
- Berries. You can eat any berries; it is best to combine them with cottage cheese.
- Meat. You can eat any deli meat, but it is better to choose the least fatty varieties. It is important to steam or boil meat dishes.
- Spices. Red pepper and curry seasoning work best in this case.
It's best to include as many fresh foods as possible in your diet. As a rule, when stored for a long time in the refrigerator or deep frozen, most products lose all the components that are nutritious and beneficial to the male body.
It has also been scientifically proven that cigarettes seriously affect the development of the 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 during the rest of your life.
What causes the penis to grow?
Today you can find just a huge amount of advertising offering a variety of means to increase the length of the penis. Men are offered miracle creams, ointments and pills that should make the penis grow almost instantly, according to advertising. However, in reality, these promises turn out to be just ploys to lure customers. In reality, there are only two options for penis enlargement - wearing an extender and surgical enlargement.
These methods should be resorted to only when the penis stops growing, that is, when the transitional age and puberty have long passed. When a man decides to undergo surgery to enlarge the penis, he is given the choice of whether to use special implants or not.
The fact is that an operation is possible when the inner part of the penis is surgically stretched, due to which it increases by 3-5 centimeters. Basically, such changes are quite 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.
The second option on how you can influence penis growth is to wear an extender. This device is certified and is used by a large number of men. It works by securing the penis in a state where it is stretched. While wearing 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 such a device is that you need to wear it for six months; in a shorter period of time, the desired effect cannot be achieved. You need to wear the extender daily for 4-6 hours. This will help increase your penis size by 4 centimeters within six months. At the same time, the thickness of the genital organ will also increase significantly, since within six months there will be a significant increase in soft tissue.
The corpora cavernosa is a special spongy tissue that reacts very sensitively to changes in temperature, as well as to the content of various substances in a man’s blood. As a rule, the best methods of penis enlargement are aimed specifically at the growth of cells of the corpora cavernosa. This is the simplest and surest way to increase penis size.
However, it is worth understanding that changes in the size of the penis usually occur during the day. This is again due to the reaction of the cells of the corpus cavernosum to the environment. That is why, before taking any penis enlargement product, you need to consult with a specialist to see if it is suitable for you at all and whether it can help.