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The private parts of this body are:
The penis hangs between the legs.
Urine (pee) and sperm comes out of the penis.
Penises can be different sizes and shapes. Some are smaller, shorter or narrower. Some are bigger, longer or wider.
The testicles hang down just behind the penis.
The testicles are inside the body. They are covered by the scrotum.
The testicles store sperm.
The scrotum is the loose skin that covers the testicles.
The testicles are inside the scrotum.
Pubic hair is the hair that grows around penises and vulvas.
Most people start growing pubic hair when they go through puberty.
Some people have more pubic hair than other people and this is normal.
Bottom
Other words for bottom are bum, butt, or backside.
The anus is a small hole in your bottom.
Poo comes out of the anus.
Learn more about the difference between private and public on Planet Puberty.
Play the private vs. public game here.
Find out more about how our bodies all look different by moving down the page.
Our body shapes and sizes can be different. Our body parts can look different. Some are bigger, some smaller. Some are longer or wider.
It is ok if your body looks a bit different to the pictures here.
Some people can have both male and female parts of the body. This is being called intersex. They may be male, female or neither.
If you have questions about your body or being intersex, you can talk to a nurse or doctor about it.
Find out more about bodies by moving down the page.
Puberty explorer
A game to learn about private and public places, and where is it ok to do private things.
Family planning New South Wales
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