Growing Up in the Lord: A Study for Teenage Boys\u00a0<\/a><\/i>came from the desire of parents in the Washington, D.C. area who wanted sexual information taught to their children from a biblical viewpoint. I spent several years researching the material, and I continue to keep abreast with the material written. If you ever need references to facts, just let me know. I am also more than happy to answer any question, and I’ve gotten some wild ones over the years. It took me three months to find the answer, and I finally found it in a medical journal, but the boy received his answer. I will even consider making a guest appearance.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Question: Can a boy get an erection at any age? Can they get an erection from the time they are born, even though there is no sperm production? Answer: Boys experience erections even before they are born. They start as early as 16 weeks into pregnancy. 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