Female Puberty
Name one thing that happens to a girls body during puberty?
Grow, period starts, hair grows, grow breasts, etc
True or False? Males get taller when they start puberty?
True
Give an example of a female sanitary product.
Pads, Tampons, Period underwear.
True or False? After puberty, all boys’ bodies will look the same and all girls’ bodies will look the same.
False
Name the 3 sides of the Health Triangle that are affected during Puberty.
Physical, Social and Mental/Emotional
What is the average age girls start puberty?
9-12
What happens to a males voice during puberty?
Get's deeper
What 3 good hygiene practices should we ensure we do once we hit puberty?
Shower everyday, wash our clothes, brush our teeth/floss, wear deodorant.
Is it normal to start puberty earlier or later than your friends?
Yes
Suggest a healthy strategy to help deal with the changes to your emotional health during puberty.
Talking to a trusted adult, exercising, journaling, getting enough sleep, or spending time with friends
Where does a baby develop?
Uterus
Name 3 places male's start to grow hair.
Face, Armpits and Pubic area.
Why is it normal to get acne during puberty even if you wash your face regularly?
Due to increased oil production
True or False? You can tell when a girl is menstruating just by looking at her.
False
What relationships typically become stronger or "more important" to teenagers during puberty?
Friendships/peer relationships
How many centimetres does the cervix need to dilate to during labour to allow the baby to be born?
10cm
Where are sperm produced?
The Testicles
How many hours sleep should someone get when they are going through puberty?
8-10 hours.
What causes puberty to begin? Your...
Hormones
What important life skill helps people cope with changes, challenges, and setbacks?
Resilience
What is the hormone that females produce more of when they start/go through puberty?
Estrogen
What is the hormone that males produce more of when they go through puberty?
Testosterone
Sweat itself is mostly odourless. Body odour develops when sweat mixes with what tiny living organisms on the skin?
Bacteria
What is the term used when people set a limit to feel safe and comfortable?
A boundary.
What are the 3 communication styles?
Assertive, aggressive & passive.