Female Puberty
Give an example of a female sanitary product.
Pads, Tampons, Period underwear.
What happens to a males voice during puberty?
Get's deeper
How often should you shower?
Everyday or every second day
True or False? After puberty, all boys’ bodies will look the same and all girls’ bodies will look the same.
False
Do males tend to start puberty before females?
No, females tend to go through puberty before males.
What is the average age that 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
Name 3 physical changes that both boys and girls may experience during puberty.
Grow taller, start growing hair in new places, sweat more and have body odor, genitals start to grow and change, acne may start to appear.
How long does a menstrual flow last?
2 - 10 days
Where is sperm made?
The Testicles
Can you wash your face too much during puberty?
Yes, repeated over-washing with different products can lead to an increase in skin irritations.
What causes puberty to begin? Your...
Hormones
Name two or more Emotional changes that happen during puberty?
Sudden mood changes, want more freedom to make decisions, compare yourself to others, feel more stress, have crushes or attractions, more aware of what others might think, start to wonder "who am I?" and "what do I like to do?"
What is the hormone that males produce more of when they go through puberty?
Testosterone
What can you do to help with body odour?
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
Name a social change that happens during puberty...
May hang out with different people, argue more with siblings, help family out more with chores, disagree more with parents/guardians, want to fit in with friends.
What is the hormone that females produce more of when they start/go through puberty?
Estrogen
Name 3 places male's start to grow hair.
Face, Armpits and Pubic area.
List 3 ways you can look after your teeth and mouth health
Brush your teeth, floss and mouthwash
What are 3 reasons you might get pimples?
Hormones, Oily Skin, Not washing your face.
Name of the gland in the brain which triggers the start of hormone production in puberty.
Pituitary gland