Fact or Fiction? Myth-Busting
Fact or Fiction: Standing on your head after surgery or drinking a certain soda can prevent pregnancy.
Fiction
The name of the chemical messengers that trigger changes in the body during puberty
Hormones
A clear, conscious, and voluntary agreement to do something
Consent
The monthly shedding of the uterine lining in females.
Menstruation or Period
A person at school you can talk to privately about your health or feelings.
School Counselor or Nurse.
Fact or Fiction: Emotions can feel much more intense during middle school because of shifting hormones.
Fact
This gland in the brain is often called the "Master Gland" because it starts the puberty process
Pituitary Gland
This "B-word" describes the personal limits you set for your body and your time
Boundaries
The male reproductive cells.
Sperm
A doctor who specializes in caring for children and teenagers.
Pediatrician.
Fact or Fiction: You can get an STI (Sexually Transmitted Infection) the very first time you have sexual contact
Fact
True or False: Everyone starts and finishes puberty at the exact same age
False
Name one sign of a healthy relationship
Respect, honesty, trust, communication
The female reproductive cells, also known as ova.
Eggs
A trusted adult you live with or a relative.
Parent, Guardian, Aunt/Uncle, etc.
Fact or Fiction: Most STIs always show clear symptoms like a rash or pain.
Fiction—many have no symptoms.
A skin condition common in middle school caused by overactive oil glands
Acne/Pimples
If a friend pressures you to do something you aren't ready for, they are using this "P" term
Peer Pressure
The muscular organ where a baby grows during pregnancy.
Uterus
True or False: Social media is always a 100% reliable source for medical advice.
False
Fact or Fiction: Using two condoms at once is safer than using one.
Fiction—friction can cause both to break.
The term for the "growth spurt" stage where bones often grow faster than muscles, sometimes causing clumsiness
Adolescence
The "Golden Rule" of digital safety: Once you send a private photo or text, you lose _______ over it
Control
The tube that carries both urine and (in males) reproductive fluid out of the body
Urethra
Name a reputable website ending in .gov or .org for health info.