1. Human Body Changes Towards An Adult Body
Puberty
Human Body Changes Towards An Adult Body

2. What is Puberty? It’s a creasy time
Human bodies become changing towards an adult body
Hormones that were hibernating suddenly awaken and signal your body to change
The changes are not only physical but also mental
You grow Taller, Stronger, Heavier, Hairier, Smellier, Moodier

3. When do changes happen? Anywhere between 8 and 17
Most people begin between the ages of 10 and 14
For Boys: It can start as early as 9 years of age to as late as 13.5 years of age
For girls: It can start as early as 7 years of age to as late as 13 years of age
usually ranges from 2 to 5 years for Boys
may take a year and a half or last as long as 6 years for Girls
For some, most of the changes happen in a few years
For some, changes happen slowly over lots of years
This is normal.

4. Changes for Boys Body Growth Growth of penis Change in voice
Facial and Underarm Hair
Body Hair
Growth of testicles and scrotal sac
Growth of pubic hair
Acne
Possible Breast Development

5. Changes for Girls Growth of breasts Growth of pubic hair Body growth
Menstruation starts
Face changes shape
Bodies become curvier
Weight gain, particularly on the hips
Underarm Hair
Acne

6. Age At Which It Happens Puberty Event For Boys For Girls
Timing of Puberty
9 - 13½
7 - 13
Body Growth
10 ½ -16 ½
9 ½ - 14 ½
Growth of pubic hair
7 - 14
Facial and Underarm Hair
About 2 years after pubic hair appears
2 years after pubic hair shows up (Generally Underarm hair)
Acne
About the same time as underarm hair appears
Around the same time as underarm hair
Growth of testicles and scrotal sac ½
N/A
Growth of penis ½
Change in voice
About the same time as penis growth
Period Starts ½
Growth of breasts
7-13

7. What causes these changes?
Hormones:
Chemical messengers
Travel in the blood stream from the place where they are made to the place where they do their work.
Different glands produce hormones
Each hormone have a specific job
The pituitary gland resides deep inside human brain sends out hormones to the sex organs to get them to start making sex hormones.
Both boys and girls make the same sex hormones.
Testosterone
Estrogen
Boys make lots of testosterone, not so much estrogen.
Girls make lots of estrogen, not so much testosterone

8. Body Growth (Boys)
During Puberty an average growth of a boy is about 4.1 inches a year
Head, arms and legs grows up
Torso and shoulders catch up with the rest of the body
The scrotum grows larger in the early stage
The penis becomes longer and wider
The head of the penis develops
Sweat and oil producing glands start developing

9. Body Growth (Girls)
During Puberty an average growth of a girl is about 3.5 inches a year
Bodies become curvier
Hip bones become widen and hips gain weight
Head, arms, and legs start to grow
Breasts start to develop
Torso and shoulders catch up with the rest of the body
Body gains weight
Sweat and oil producing glands start developing

10. Other Changes (Boys) Gradually voice deepens
Facial hair first appears at the corners of the upper lip
Hair spread of the face and chin
Underarm hair is also growing
Pubic hair start appearing
Sweat and oil producing glands start developing
Closed glands result to Acne
May be slight breast growth (temporary), will disappear in a short time

11. Other Changes (Girls) Period starts
Pubic hair starts along the vaginal lips and spread
Underarm hair begins to grow
Sweat and oil producing glands also start developing
Closed glands result to Acne
Voice gets a little deeper
Internal and external sex organs grow

12. The Influence of Puberty on Male Behavior
Masturbation (sometimes a lot)
Bumping into things
Feeling moody and more aggressive
Sleeping a lot
Thinking about and fantasizing about sex
Wet dreams

13. The Influence of Puberty on Female Behavior
Tension
Sleeping a lot
Feeling moody
Masturbation
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
PMS can include headaches, back pain, irritability or moodiness, feeling sad or emotional, bloating, and breast tenderness

14. How Male and Female Feels During Puberty
Both have to deal with several changes in the body and with mixed up feelings and mood changes, But still
Most of the boys easily accept the change during puberty
Most of the girls have to suffer a lot to go with the changes of puberty
As the girls have to
Face premenstrual syndrome
Worry about the size of the breasts
Deal with first menstruation
Wait for the time of periods
Take care of the acne
Someone have to wait a lot for the starts of puberty
Tensed with the bra size
Tensed about the fatness
Brooks-Gunn and Petersen (1983) found that while boys’ body image remains basically positive as they go through puberty, girls’ self-image declines precipitously.

15. Problems Faced By A Girl
Breast and Body Shape
Will they be too big or too small?,
YES - finally they are growing!
When will I become a supermodel?
Will they be the right shape?
What will be the bra size?

16. Tips Your genes determine the size and shape of breasts.
The size does not affect how much milk a mother can make to feed a baby.
Breasts grow slowly and one side may be bigger for awhile.
They may feel sore at times while they are developing.
Some girls never wear bras.
Some girls feel more comfortable wearing one.
So be happy with whatever you have because there is no other way to increase/decrease the size

17. Problems Faced By A Girl
Feelings

18. “Everything is NORMAL”
Tips
First of all think:
“Everything is NORMAL”
You are not alone!
Everyone goes through that awkward phase
Without this you cannot grow taller, develop breasts, curvy body
Remember every girl is different, their puberty times and body changes are different
Always be happy
Consult with your seniors and also doctors if necessary

19. Problems Faced By A Girl
Menstruation
How do I understand its starting?
When it will starts?
Will it hurt?
How long will the bleeding last?
How often will I get a period?
Will people know when I get my period?
What do I do when I get my period?

20. Tips No one can tell exactly when it will start.
Each female is different. It can continue from 3 – 8 days.
some women may have a period every 23 days, and some every 35 days
Some girls get cramps
Talk with your MOM and doctors if necessary
No one can know unless you tell them
Sanitary pads and sticky strips you can use to take care of it
This can be happen as the hormones are changing.
Eat healthy food
Be happy

21. Problems Faced By A Girl
Acne

22. Tips Eat healthy food Sleep well Don’t change your food habit suddenly
Mood changes are only temporary, and will settle down with time
Washing your face more often with mild soap and warm water
Wash your face thoroughly if you have been using make-up or sunscreen
Share your feelings with your mom or someone you trust can help to relieve your feelings
Consult with a doctor if its irritating a lot

23. Conclusion Dr Kim says:
"Do you know the story of the ugly duckling that turned into a swan?
There may be times during puberty when you feel that you have a lot in common with the duckling!
Gradually though, you will turn into a swan!
Well perhaps not, but you will turn into the wonderful, unique adult that is you."