Penis Size / Question
Published: March 27, 2002
Dear TeenHealthFX,
I am a 15 year old white High School student and am totally freaked out about going gym class. Over the last year I have had a growth spurt and am really shy about using the showers. My penis is about 6" flaccid and I feel like a freak. Nobody knows at my school and I am afraid I will become the school joke. I have had trouble at the pool when some girls laughed when I got "excited" it must be 11" or something. Thank god this was out of town. Another time when my thing was bouncin around in my khakis at the mall. Can I hide it somehow? Girls are just starring at my dick all the time when I go to the mall.
Signed: Too Big For My Britches
Dear Too Big For My Britches,
Check out Erection While Showering for the answer to a similar question. Hiding an erection may be difficult, but you can be assured that in time, your hormones will calm down and decrease the frequency of unplanned erections.
Teenagers commonly feel upset about their body and the changes it is going through. If you feel that something is wrong with you or are insecure about your body and the way it looks, seek some help and guidance from your doctor. Try not to be embarrassed discussing things like this with your doctor. Doctors are trained in dealing with sexuality related issues and will reassure you that everything is okay.
Signed: TeenHealthFX
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