Boulder Teen Clinic

I am addicted to looking at girls’ butts in jeans. Is this normal for a 14 yr. old boy like me?

What turns us on, or what we find attractive is very personal and part of what makes us unique. Attraction can be emotional, physical and/or visual. It sounds like when you look at a girl in jeans, it’s very pleasing and attractive to you – and that’s totally okay and healthy! Adolescence is when our bodies change and we begin to define our attractions and desires. It’s healthy to identify what we find attractive; it’s an important step to a healthy sexuality. What’s even better is that now you can learn how to have a healthy and respectful attraction. What this means is that it’s okay to be attracted to girls’ butts in jeans, but you also want to be respectful of the whole person you may be attracted to or even just talking with. Don’t stare at someone or judge someone based on their appearance. Just as you are experiencing development in your sense of attraction, the girls you know are also going through similar changes. Boys and girls at your age can be particularly sensitive about their bodies, so upholding respect for everyone regardless of how attracted to them you are is very important. Keep in mind that even if you initial attraction is to a physical form, real and healthy relationships come from who is inside.