Puberty & Sex Education SECONDARY I HEALTH
What is puberty?
Starts between 8 and 13 for girls & boys
What is puberty? Starts between 8 and 13 for girls & boys Hormones in your body are released and signal new physical development
What is puberty? Starts between 8 and 13 for girls & boys Hormones in your body are released and signal new physical development Ability to make babies
Physical changes in Girls Underarm and pubic hair
Physical changes in Girls Underarm and pubic hair Breast growth
Physical changes in Girls Underarm and pubic hair Breast growth Hips widen
Physical changes in Girls Underarm and pubic hair Breast growth Hips widen Acne
Physical changes in Girls Underarm and pubic hair Breast growth Hips widen Acne Sweat more – body odours
Physical changes in Girls Underarm and pubic hair Breast growth Hips widen Acne Sweat more – body odours Discharge
Physical changes in Girls Underarm and pubic hair Breast growth Hips widen Acne Sweat more – body odours Discharge Period
Mental/Emotional Changes in Girls Moody
Mental/Emotional Changes in Girls Moody Tiredness
Mental/Emotional Changes in Girls Moody Tiredness Sexual desires - masturbation
Menstrual Cycle Average age of first period: video video
Period Products Tampons Pads Absorbent underwear Menstrual cups
PMS – Premenstrual Syndrome acne bloating fatigue backaches sore breasts headaches constipation diarrhea food cravings depression or feeling blue irritability mood swings difficulty concentrating difficulty handling stress feeling tense trouble sleeping 1-2 weeks before period
Having your period sucks! The most typical symptoms during the period: Cramps Lower back pain Nausea – feel sick Usually the worst on the first and second day – gets better as period goes on
But it doesn’t have to be so bad.. Drink water – no caffeine Eat healthy – low salt Exercise Hot water bottles or heating pads Ibuprofen (advil) or prescription drugs The birth control pill
Puberty’s Landmark If getting your period is the major landmark of puberty for girls, what is it for boys?
Physical Changes in Boys Growth spurt (10-15)
Physical Changes in Boys Growth spurt (10-15) Underarm, chest, facial and pubic hair
Physical Changes in Boys Growth spurt (10-15) Underarm, chest, facial and pubic hair Acne
Physical Changes in Boys Growth spurt (10-15) Underarm, chest, facial and pubic hair Acne Sweat more – body odour
Physical Changes in Boys Growth spurt (10-15) Underarm, chest, facial and pubic hair Acne Sweat more – body odour Deeper voice – voice breaks
Physical Changes in Boys Growth spurt (10-15) Underarm, chest, facial and pubic hair Acne Sweat more – body odour Deeper voice – voice breaks Temporary breast growth
Mental/Emotional Changes in Boys Moody or aggressive
Mental/Emotional Changes in Boys Moody or aggressive Sleepy
Mental/Emotional Changes in Boys Moody or aggressive Sleepy Sexual desires, wet dreams, masturbation & erections
The Human Reproductive System
Videos
Female Anatomy
Male Anatomy