Children’s curiosity can lead to exploring their own and each other’s body parts by looking and touching. They may peek when family members are in the bathroom or changing clothes or try …

Mar 26, 2024 · Masturbation becomes goal-driven around age 10. Boys in particular are trying to get to the point of orgasm, and at around 11 or 12, they may start seeking pornographic material.

Masturbation normally begins during infancy and continues as a child grows. Exploring their own bodies. Being curious about other children’s bodies, particularly if there are physical changes. …

Jul 21, 2025 · We break down penis size by age for biological boys during puberty, including when it starts and stops growing, plus how to talk to your teen about bodily changes.

Dark, coarse, curly hair will sprout just above the penis and on the scrotum. The penis and testes will get larger, and erections happen more often. Ejaculation — the release of sperm …

Find out more about developmentally typical sexual development and behaviour in children and how to respond to inappropriate or harmful behaviour.

Sometimes people are born with sexual organs that are not exactly like a penis or vulva, or may be a combination of both. Even though most people have either a penis or a vulva, there are …

You might hear other rumors about masturbation — that it can cause diseases, blindness, or mental problems; affect periods; or stop you from having kids someday.

It can be hard to acknowledge that all of us, even children, are sexual beings, have sexual feelings and are curious about sex and sexuality. Children’s curiosity can lead to exploring …

Big physical and emotional changes happen during puberty and the teen years. These articles can help you become a source of information, comfort, and support for your kids.