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Puberty for Boys

Among the changes boys will notice:

• A growth spurt. A boy's arms, legs, hands and feet may grow rapidly, as he gets taller and his shoulders broaden.
• Changes to penis and testes. The penis and testes will grow and boys may experience more erections as a result of an increase in sex hormones.
• Voice deepens. Boys develop deeper voices (though their voices may crack before they deepen).
• Hair growth. Hair will begin to grow on legs, face, underarms, and in the pubic area.