How Do I help My Son Deal Spontaneous Erections In Puberty?
Hi Amy!
It just occurred to me that my son might need some ideas or tips for dealing with spontaneous and poorly-timed erections! Got any ideas?
I feel like it’s the same category as explaining to my daughter what to do if you get your period and don’t have a pad or tampon. But for some reason talking about helping my daughter out with period information is normal, but trying to offer some ideas to my son about how to deal with spontaneous erections is weird and no one wants to talk about it????
Yeah, he could figure it out on his own, but so could my daughter and her period.
Thanks!
~ Angela, Mom of Pre-Pubescent Boy
Spontaneous Erection Management Tips for Moms to Offer Boys
Howdy Angela!
I decided to consult my Facebook Fans for the answers to this one, since I don’t have a penis!
Advice from women about boner management:
- Think of mom naked??? Is that not appropriate?? We would say that in our house.
- Think about Donald Trump – I mean, even if you are a fan of his politics I think conjuring his image would be a boner killer for anyone.
- Say “dog shit in Amsterdam” several times (to yourself!)
- Think about global poverty and the injustices women face at the hands of the patriarchy.
- My son said…“Think about dead puppies. Morbid, but it works.”
- Slap a cold trout on it! (old Boy Scout camp joke)
And the best ones – one from someone who I’ve known since he was a wee lad and the other from a dad:
- Just get up and walk around a bit. It’s not the best option for youth in school settings but it’s pretty reasonable otherwise. Also make sure no adults are judging children for getting spontaneous erections. It’s not on purpose and it’s a normal function of the body.
- My husband says, “backpacks make good cover, sweatshirts held in front of you, find a place to sit. Think about something banal. Soccer, golf, math…”
I hope this helps. Just remember to keep it really casual and I would definitely have this little chat in the car.
You’ve got this!
~ Amy
