I am newly 17 years old, about 5'9", 177 lbs and HAVE started puberty. But I want to know a little more about what to expect in the years to come, so first, let me start by saying puberty has been rather awkward for me. 1) I have actually had underarm hair since second grade, before my balls ever "dropped" 2) Most of my growth occurred from summer if 2014 to later in that year (a few inches, from 5'5 or 6 or something to where I am now) 3) My voice has gotten deeper, but has been relatively the same for years and still cracks 4) I had facial hair come in more late into 2013 (at 15), but i was mostly white and not very numerous. I recently had a boom in that nearing the end of my recent growth in height ; I obtained more facial hair, and a significant amount has turned black 5) Probably the most odd thing would be involving my testes. I actually think my balls dropped, but grew in size LATER. I recently (maybe half a year ago or so) realized my testicles were actually a larger size. I am near certain they were not that large until then, and that they have become much more "massive" (odd word to use, but it works) 6) Also, I have just recently began to grow more "sexual" in nature (as in just thinking that way impulsively). 7) Despite being 17, my penis is about 4, 4 1/2 or maybe even 5 inches at a good time (has been this way for a while, since 14 or so, with minuscule change if any). I understand that is normal, but should I expect more growth seeing as how my testicles recently enlarged and my personality has changed and I have began "innately" (or naturally, I guess) thinking more sexually? My questions: -the question regarding my penis size -Is this an odd pattern for puberty to occur in, considering my armpit hair and testes? -Both my older and little brother are tall. My older brother is nearly my height, and that is even after my growth spurt (he is two years younger). What do you suppose the odds are that I hit another spurt? -How does facial hair growth typically progress, and should I expect much more soon (I know this stuff is all genetics, but still) I thank anybody who takes the time to read and answer this very much. I couldn't find much information regarding my more personal questions, so yeah. Thank you very much!!
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Hi Improper,
Puberty is different for everyone, we all develop differently, so we really can't exactly what is going to happen.
As for "balls dropping." Your balls drop at/shortly after birth. You could feel them in your scrotum. It's just a saying.
Some guys have visible body hair at an early age. Others won't until later on. It's not uncommon for a male to not have armpit hair until 15/16 or so. The question is whether it was an indication of puberty or not. If you only noted armpit hair and did not have other signs of puberty, it was likely just an aberration.
There are different types of body hair. It often starts lighter and gets darker later on. It's normal. Some guys have to shave regularly early on and others may never have to shave that often. Facial, chest, and body hair will continue to develop as you get older. It's not uncommon for a male to develop chest hair in their mid 20's.
Usually your testicles get bigger first at the start of puberty but they will continue to grow as you develop. Your penis, at 5" is average. A new study has found the average to be 5.1". It isn't the size that matter either. It's what you do with it.
Normally, after your growth spurt you'll continue to grow slowly until around 18. After that your height is normally establishes but you will continue to "develop."
You are developing normally.
Hope it helps.
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