1. MR. GARDNER SEXUALITY HEALTH
PUBERTY
MR. GARDNER
SEXUALITY
HEALTH

2. PUBERTY
An average female tends to go through puberty usually 2 years sooner than an average male; but, there is a great difference between individuals
Females = years old
Males = years old

3. PUBERTY Pituitary gland Base of the brain
Controls the release of hormones in the body

4. PUBERTY Male hormone Testosterone
Causes the testes to grow, mature and produce sperm cells
Enlarges penis
Enlarges scrotum

5. PUBERTY Males Ejaculation
Shows that the male reproductive system is working

6. PUBERTY Nocturnal Emission (wet dream)
Is the result of the male period
Male stores a 6 week supply of sperm
If a male does not ejaculate because of sexual intercourse or masturbation, then NE will occur
NE occurs to release decomposing sperm cells to make room for new ones

7. PUBERTY Female hormones Estrogen and progesterone Menstruation
Helps the ovaries grow, mature and release eggs
Menstruation
Shows that the female reproductive system is working
Monthly flow of blood (the lining of the uterus and the decomposing egg is being washed out of the body

8. PUBERTY Fertilization The joining of the egg and sperm
Can occur up to 4 days after sexual intercourse because the sperm cells can survive inside the Fallopian tubes

9. SECONDARY SEX CHARACTERISTICS
Both male and female
Increase activity of sweat and oil glands (acne)
Increase in body hair (shave)
Growth of pubic hair
Body has growth spurt
Beginning of sexual desire

10. SECONDARY SEX CHARACTERISTICS
Male
Widening of shoulders and chest (V-shaped)
Enlargement of the voice box (lower voice)
Enlargement of the penis
Increase in facial hair
Longer and larger bones (tall)

11. SECONDARY SEX CHARACTERISTICS
Female
Breast development
Widening of hips