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PUBERTY CHANGES
MENSTRUATION AND
CHARACTER
So what is PUBERTY?
Change from a child to an adult
Puberty is the time of sexual
enlargement of larynx
and deepening of voice
broadening of shoulders
and chest; shoulders
wider than hips
increased secretions of
oil and sweat glands,
often causing acne and
body odor
CHANGES in BOYS
coarsening of skin
texture
a prominent
Adam's apple
on average, larger
hands and feet than
prepubescent or adult
females or
prepubescent males
CHANGES in BOYS
Penis gets longer and
wider.
'nocturnal emissions'
or wet dreams
CHANGES in BOYS
You get erections
sometimes because
you're nervous or
excited and other times
when it just happens by
itself! This can be a bit
embarrassing at first
but other people don't
usually notice them as
much as you do and if
you don't think about
the erection
CHANGES in BOYS
changed distribution in
weight and fat; more
subcutaneous fat and fat
deposits mainly around
the buttocks, thighs and
hips
increased secretions of
oil and sweat glands,
often causing acne and
body odor
CHANGES in GIRLS
Bodies become curvier
and hip bones widen.
Menstruation (periods)
starts. You may get some
whitish jelly from your
vagina before or in
between periods.
What are breasts?
Breasts are two
mounds of flesh
which grow on the
chest of girls as
they reach puberty.
Getting the
right bra
Wearing a bra
Buying a Bra
Why wear a bra?
bras protect and support breasts
Measure round
your body under
your breasts
Menstruation
appears every 28
days.
What colour is your period
when you first start?
dark reddish-brown
blood when you
first start,
becomes a redder
colour after the
first period
How long do periods last?
Some girls have short
periods (they last about 3
days) but others have
longer ones ( maybe up
to a week). Your pattern
will usually stay the same
once your periods get
regular (after about 6 to
12 months). If your
period suddenly gets
shorter or longer, there
may be a health problem.
Ask your mother or
doctor.
Do you always get pimples when
it's your
period?
Some people do
find that they get
more spots around
the time their
period is due, but
everyone is more
likely to get
pimples during the
teenage years
because skin gets
oilier.
Is it OK to wash your hair or go
swimming
during a period?
You can go on having
baths or showers
and washing your
hair and doing all of
the other things
that you normally
do.
What if I accidentally got blood or
stain on my clothes,
sheets of a
friend's bed, etc.
4. good
grooming
and
hygienic
habits
The 6 basic of menstrual care
5. sanitary protection
The 6 basic of menstrual care
6. socialize
MYTHS
and
FACTS
MYTHS
MYTH:
ABOUT MENSTRUATION
*A girl who washes her
face with menstrual blood
will have a smooth and
clear complexion.
FACT:
*menstrual blood was
never intended by nature
to be a cure for pimples.
To keep your complexion
smooth and clear, you
must practice basic
hygiene such as washing
your face with soap and
water at least three
times a day to remove
excess oils.
MYTHS
MYTH:
ABOUT MENSTRUATION
*bathing and washing your
hair during your monthly
period will make you crazy.
FACT:
*there are no medical
changes at puberty.