As Boys Grow

Source: Internet Archive — Prelinger Archives · License: Public Domain Original

This 1957 black-and-white, silent film, "As Boys Grow," is a sex education video designed for teenage boys. The film features Gene Douglas, who acts as the coach and authority figure, discussing various aspects of physical and emotional development. Topics include the physical changes during puberty, such as the role of sex glands, growth, changes in voice, and the development of secondary sexual characteristics. The film also explains the process of sperm production and the mechanism of erections, addressing myths about masturbation and normalizing nocturnal emissions. Additionally, it covers the female reproductive system, menstrual cycles, and the process of conception and birth. The video concludes with a brief discussion on social interactions, such as informal party invitations and plans for a group outing to a lagoon.