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You can relax – you are perfectly normal. At the time of puberty you begin to produce the male hormone testosterone and begin to experience sexual arousal. This may cause spontaneous erections (erections for no reason). Although they may be embarrassing at times, there is nothing wrong or harmful about them.
You're not alone. Take a look at a few of the questions related to this topic that other teens have asked us.
I'm 16 and sometimes I get an erection while working out. Is this normal?
Sometimes I look at other guys in the locker room and get a little hard. Is this wrong?
I got an erection the other day for no reason. How can I talk to my mom about this?
For more information, check out these articles:
The Normal Penis
Just for Guys – All About Puberty
The Truth About Masturbation
Posted 8-5-05
Do you have a question?  As a reminder, this information should not be relied on as medical advice and is not intended to replace the advice of your doctor. Please read our full  .
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