DS and frequent erections-*delicate*

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Have been wondering about this for a while, but it is a bit delicate and DH is no use at all as he just tries to ignore these things! My DS is 8 and since he was a newborn has had A LOT of erections-I know newborns have a lot of testosterone, but this has continued and the other day he was really upset and said his willy 'made him feel embarrassed' and that other kids had noticed his erections at school. I suggested baggy tops and shorts etc, but he was really upset by it. He is also really competitive (always has been) and I wonder if he has extra high levels of testosterone, and if so does this mean he will start puberty earlier etc...he has also been very interested in Drs and nurses from a VERY young age, which has caused a few problems over the years I have started talking to him about his body and changes etc..as I have a suspicion that he may develop very quickly, and with his interest in girls, I really don't want to be a Grandmother when he is 13!! Anyone else experienced this, or any advice?

My son is 3 and he gets erections. All boys do, and all children are curious about their and other people's bodies from an early age. I don't think you should worry about early puberty. With my children, 8 and 3, I try to inculcate a respect for boundaries and privacy, while being as open as I can...

OP, does your son have any signs of early puberty - growing pubic hair, penis/ testicles maturing / deepening voice? Just in case it is precocious puberty.

Even if not, while I agree with Vi8 that all boys get erections, the situation is clearly not ideal for your son if he is embarrassed and other kids are noticing, and if erections are very frequent. So perhaps have a chat with your GP anyway? He is only 8, it's a pretty difficult situation for him to deal with if no-one else he knows is like this yet.

Alpha: no other signs apart from a bit of BO after exercise now, that I never noticed before.

My friend's son is the same. She tried the doctor and got no help at all, but your GP might be better. Try a male GP. Be very prepared when you go, and get a double appointment so he's not in a rush.

BO is the first sign