Female Puberty
Give an example of a female sanitary product.
Pads, Tampons
What happens to a males voice during puberty?
Get's deeper
How does the body's odor change during puberty?
Increase in sweat production due to hormonal changes.
Do boys and girls have the same hormones?
Yes, just at different levels
Why do you sometimes feel more sensitive or easily upset during puberty?
Due to hormonal changes affecting your emotions.
What is the average age when females begin menstruation?
Between the ages of 8 and 13 years old
True or False? Males get taller when they start puberty
True
Is it normal to get acne even if you wash your face?
Yes
Is it normal to start puberty earlier or later than your friends?
Yes
How can engaging in regular physical activity help with the emotional changes during puberty?
It releases endorphins, which can improve mood and reduce stress.
How long does a menstrual flow last?
2 - 10 days
What happens to your vocal cords during puberty? Why might you experience voice cracks or breaks during puberty?
They become longer and thicker, resulting in a deeper voice.
Voice cracks happens due to the changing coordination between your vocal cords and muscles.
Name three hygiene routines you need to do during puberty.
Showering more, deodorant, shaving, washing face...
What causes puberty to begin?
Hormones
What are some ways to maintain healthy friendships during puberty?
By being a good listener, showing empathy, and respecting boundaries.
Why does puberty happen?
To prepare for reproduction.
What is the hormone that males produce more of when they go through puberty?
Testosterone
What can you do to help with body odor?
Wash with soap, use deodorant, wash your clothes.
True or False? You can tell when a girl is menstruating just by looking at her.
False
Why might your relationship with your parents change during puberty?
Due to the increased need for independence and the renegotiation of boundaries.
What is the hormone that females produce more of when they start/go through puberty?
Estrogen
What is the purpose of the growth of pubic hair during puberty?
To provide protection.
True or False?
Eating chocolate or junk food can increase pimple production.
False! -ish
But it is important to keep a healthy balance in your body
What are 3 reasons you might get pimples?
Hormones, Oily Skin, Not washing your face.
What is peer pressure?
This is what happens when you feel obligated to do something because your friends are doing it.