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Physical changes for boys: it starts between ages 10 and 15. • Acne • Penis and testicle growth • Wet dreams • Erections • Ability to produce sperm • Pubic hair • Height • Smell • Body shape • Mood swings • Voice breaking • Facial hair

Height Your **height** will increase. Some guys grow over time. Others either get a growth spurt right awayor have to wait years down the road to finally get your height's due. Usually, these spurts go on for two to three years. But again, they may not happen right away!

Acne
A common annoyance, The hormones in your body make these tiny bumps pop up on your face, chest or back. You can help control them by keeping your skin clean or can get advice from your doctor.

Hair
it's very likely that you'll eventually have hair under your armpits, and around other areas too, including the pubic ones where your genitals are. Boys, no need to get scared; you're not going to turn into a big furball. It might feel a little more bushy or itchy than it did before, but nothing's going to kill you.

Getting extra hairs in the armpits, the legs and around the pubic areas also used to raise my eyebrows and made me go "What's going on?" But eventually, I got used to it and it didn't bother me anymore. You will too!

Smells
Sometimes, you may find your body being **smellier** than before, especially under your arms. During puberty, the glands in your skin make chemicals that stink. You also sweat more with your skin becoming oilier.

Don't worry, guys, there are a few ways to ease this "pain." Deodorants with antiperspirants and daily showers will be a big help. Plus, showering at the right times also works, like after exercising or sports.

Erections

 * Erections** may also turn up during puberty. It's when the penis hardens up from being filled with blood. These could happen because of sexual thoughts or simply no reason at all. Even while sleeping, boys having "wet dreams" can get erections and ejaculate semen (fluids with sperm) from the penis. They don't happen too often, but don't be surprised if your bed might be a little wet in the morning.

Body Shape
Your **body's shape** over time too. For guys, their shoulders might broaden with the chest getting bigger. Their voices may also crack or become deeper. In addition, the penis grows longer and wider, with the testes also growing bigger. All of these are simply your body's changes during puberty.

Emotions
Another big change during puberty may not be physical -- they're your You may find that suddenly they're harder to control and you feel stronger about things than before.

All of these questions and concerns are completely normal. The new hormones going through your body also affect your mind as well as your body. You'll get used to it.

Breasts

 * Breasts** may temporarily grow (a condition called pubertal gynecomastia), accompanied by feelings of tenderness or pain. In most cases, boys do not develop permanent breasts. If you are concerned about it, please talk to your doctor.

**Wet dreams** Wet dreams are physical changes that occur in males. It occurs during the night when a boy is sexually aroused by dreams or physical touching such as masturbation this causes semen to be ejaculated from the penis. This change occurs between the ages of 12 and 18 and is perfectly normal.