Physical changes
Do both females and males go through physical changes during puberty?
Yes, both female and males go through physical changes during puberty, e.g., growth spurts, body odour, etc.
Why do your emotions become more intense while going through puberty?
During puberty, the brain starts strengthening parts that allow u to feel more intense and complex emotions
Why do hormonal changes during puberty affect social behaviour?
Hormonal changes during puberty may cause mood swings, increased aggression, and heightened emotional sensitivity
How can you make sure you are prepared for your period?
You can make sure to have a pad or tampon with you
Lily is worried about getting her period at school, what can she do to make sure she is prepared?
She can put pads, period underwear, and a spare pair of shorts in her bag, so she is prepared for when her period comes.
Why does a girl's hips widen during puberty?
A girl's hips will widen during puberty, so that eventually, if she wants to, she can have a baby
During puberty, the brain starts strengthening parts that allow u to feel more intense and complex emotions
While going through puberty, we can begin to feel more self-conscious as changes occur, and start comparing ourselves to others
Will I make new friends?
Yes, you will make new friends while going through puberty, as on some days you will feel like being more social and might start feeling differently towards your peers
How can you manage body odours?
You can make sure you are showering daily and using deodorant
Charlie has started to get a body odour and doesn’t know what to do, what can she do to get rid of the smell?
Charlie can begin wearing deodorant and making sure she showers every day.
Why do girls get periods?
All girls with a Uterus will get their first period while going through puberty. As the ovaries release female hormones estrogen and progesterone, which causes the lining of the uterus to build up.
What is the most common emotional change that occurs while going through puberty?
The most common emotional change during puberty is mood swings, you may start to feel more intense and complex emotions
Why do teens want to hang out with their friends more?
Teen friendships help young people feel a sense of acceptance and belonging
What can you do to manage acne?
You can make sure you are washing your face daily and having a basic skincare routine
Ella has just gotten her period and doesn’t have any supplies and doesn’t know what to do. What can she do?
Ella can talk to a trusted adult like a teacher or parent for help and ask for a period supplies, such as a pad or a tampon.
Why do we get a body odour when going through puberty?
Perspiration or sweat, comes from the sweat glands and during puberty, these sweat glands become more active than before, they also begin to secrete different chemicals into the sweat that has a stronger smelling odour
Why do teens want to be alone?
During puberty teens want to spend more time alone so they can figure things out for themselves
Why do teens start to feel insecure while going through puberty?
Teens can begin to begin insecure about their bodies while going through puberty, because as their body changes, they begin to compare themselves to others, that’s why its important to have a positive body image.
If you begin feeling insecure, what can you do to feel less insecure?
You can wear clothes that make you feel comfortable and try to focus on having a positive body image.
Abbie’s body has begun to change and she’s started feeling insecure. What can she do to feel less insecure?
She can wear clothes that make her feel comfortable to make her feel less insecure.