I took a glance at my 15 yr old son while he was getting dressed and noticed that he hadn't any pubic hair and his penis was about 3 inches. Is this normal at this age or should he have hair by now and should his penis be a bigger size? If it isn't normal does this mean there is some kind of medical problem that needs diagnosing? I'm concerned and don't know what I should expect. Would you help?
Thanks,
Concerned Mom
Thanks,
Concerned Mom
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Hi,
Not everyone develops at the same rate. Does he have any signs of puberty? What is his general build?
As you said, you took a glance. His pubic hair may not be that dark or possibly he even shaves it. It is common nowadays. As to the size of his penis, when you say 3" do you mean when not erect? You really can't tell much by that.
To put your mind at ease, you could take him for a physical. He could just be a late bloomer but check with your pediatrician.
Please also understand that at his age he needs his privacy. I don't know any 15yo that would want his parents "glancing" at him as he gets changed.
Hope that helps
Not everyone develops at the same rate. Does he have any signs of puberty? What is his general build?
As you said, you took a glance. His pubic hair may not be that dark or possibly he even shaves it. It is common nowadays. As to the size of his penis, when you say 3" do you mean when not erect? You really can't tell much by that.
To put your mind at ease, you could take him for a physical. He could just be a late bloomer but check with your pediatrician.
Please also understand that at his age he needs his privacy. I don't know any 15yo that would want his parents "glancing" at him as he gets changed.
Hope that helps
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I might also suggest he may be shaving. It becoming increasingly common. If his testicles/penis look any larger than when they looked when he was 11-12 he has entered puberty. Like medic-dan said, you can't really tell anything by glancing at him while he's flaccid.
And I would probably stop doing that. I can't imagine any situation where it was possible for my mother to 'glance' at me while changing. Not being accusatory, but it sounds like he wasn't aware that you looked and 15 is just too old for you to be looking at his private parts.
And I would probably stop doing that. I can't imagine any situation where it was possible for my mother to 'glance' at me while changing. Not being accusatory, but it sounds like he wasn't aware that you looked and 15 is just too old for you to be looking at his private parts.
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As a guy, when you're not erect, your penis appears to be pretty small no matter what. That, and when I was 15, I probably shaved my pubic hair off more than once and I would have been absolutely mortified if I found out my mom was glancing. If your son has a problem just tell your son that he can always come to you with problems even if they're embarrassing. That way you can be his mom, and then you don't have to be worried about it. :-)
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