PubertyHuman Body Changes Towards An Adult Body

What is Puberty? It’s a creasy time Human bodies become changing

towards an adult body Hormones that were hibernating

suddenly awaken and signal your body to change

The changes are not only physical but also mental

You grow Taller, Stronger, Heavier, Hairier, Smellier, Moodier

When do changes happen? Anywhere between 8 and 17 Most people begin between the ages of 10 and 14

For Boys: It can start as early as 9 years of age to as late as 13.5 years of age

For girls: It can start as early as 7 years of age to as late as 13 years of age

usually ranges from 2 to 5 years for Boys may take a year and a half or last as long as 6 years

for Girls

For some, most of the changes happen in a few years

For some, changes happen slowly over lots of yearsThis is normal.

Changes for Boys Body Growth Growth of penis Change in voice Facial and Underarm

Hair Body Hair Growth of testicles and

scrotal sac Growth of pubic hair Acne Possible Breast

Development

Changes for Girls Growth of breasts Growth of pubic hair Body growth Menstruation starts Face changes shape Bodies become curvier Weight gain,

particularly on the hips Underarm Hair Acne

Age At Which It Happens

Puberty Event For Boys For Girls

Timing of Puberty 9 - 13½ 7 - 13

Body Growth 10 ½ -16 ½ 9 ½ - 14 ½

Growth of pubic hair 10 - 15 7 - 14

Facial and Underarm HairAbout 2 years after pubic

hair appears

2 years after pubic hair shows up (Generally

Underarm hair)

AcneAbout the same time as underarm hair appears

Around the same time as underarm hair

Growth of testicles and scrotal sac 10 - 13½ N/A

Growth of penis 11 - 14 ½ N/A

Change in voiceAbout the same time as

penis growthN/A

Period Starts N/A 10 - 16½

Growth of breasts N/A 7-13

What causes these changes? Hormones:

Chemical messengers Travel in the blood stream from the place

where they are made to the place where they do their work.

Different glands produce hormones Each hormone have a specific job The pituitary gland resides deep inside human

brain sends out hormones to the sex organs to get them to start making sex hormones.

Both boys and girls make the same sex hormones. Testosterone Estrogen

Boys make lots of testosterone, not so much estrogen.

Girls make lots of estrogen, not so much testosterone

Body Growth (Boys) During Puberty an average

growth of a boy is about 4.1 inches a year

Head, arms and legs grows up

Torso and shoulders catch up with the rest of the body

The scrotum grows larger in the early stage

The penis becomes longer and wider

The head of the penis develops

Sweat and oil producing glands start developing

Body Growth (Girls) During Puberty an

average growth of a girl is about 3.5 inches a year

Bodies become curvier Hip bones become widen

and hips gain weight Head, arms, and legs

start to grow Breasts start to develop Torso and shoulders

catch up with the rest of the body

Body gains weight Sweat and oil producing

glands start developing

Other Changes (Boys) Gradually voice deepens Facial hair first appears at

the corners of the upper lip Hair spread of the face and

chin Underarm hair is also

growing Pubic hair start appearing Sweat and oil producing

glands start developing Closed glands result to Acne May be slight breast growth

(temporary), will disappear in a short time

Other Changes (Girls) Period starts Pubic hair starts along the

vaginal lips and spread Underarm hair begins to

grow Sweat and oil producing

glands also start developing Closed glands result to Acne Voice gets a little deeper Period starts Internal and external sex

organs grow

The Influence of Puberty on Male Behavior

Masturbation

(sometimes a lot)

Bumping into things

Feeling moody and

more aggressive

Sleeping a lot

Thinking about and

fantasizing about sex

Wet dreams

The Influence of Puberty on Female Behavior

Tension Sleeping a lot Feeling moody Masturbation Premenstrual

Syndrome (PMS) PMS can include

headaches, back pain, irritability or moodiness, feeling sad or emotional, bloating, and breast tenderness

How Male and Female Feels During Puberty Both have to deal with several changes in the body and with

mixed up feelings and mood changes, But still Most of the boys easily accept the change during puberty Most of the girls have to suffer a lot to go with the changes of

puberty As the girls have to

Face premenstrual syndrome Worry about the size of the breasts Deal with first menstruation Wait for the time of periods Take care of the acne Someone have to wait a lot for the starts of puberty Tensed with the bra size Tensed about the fatness

Brooks-Gunn and Petersen (1983) found that while boys’ body image remains basically positive as they go through puberty, girls’ self-image declines precipitously.

Problems Faced By A Girl Breast and Body Shape

Will they be the right shape?

YES - finally theyare growing!

Will they be too big or too small?,

What will be the bra size?

When will I become a supermodel?

Tips Your genes determine the size

and shape of breasts. The size does not affect how much

milk a mother can make to feed a baby.

Breasts grow slowly and one side may be bigger for awhile.

They may feel sore at times while they are developing.

Some girls never wear bras. Some girls feel more comfortable

wearing one. So be happy with whatever you

have because there is no other way to increase/decrease the size

Problems Faced By A Girl Feelings

Tips First of all think:

“Everything is NORMAL” You are not alone! Everyone goes through that

awkward phase Without this you cannot grow

taller, develop breasts, curvy body

Remember every girl is different, their puberty times and body changes are different

Always be happy Consult with your seniors and

also doctors if necessary

Problems Faced By A Girl Menstruation

When it will starts?

How do I understand

its starting?

How long will the bleeding

last?

How often will I get a

period?

Will it hurt?

What do I do when I

get my period?

Will people know when

I get my period?

Tips No one can tell exactly when it will

start. Each female is different. It can

continue from 3 – 8 days. some women may have a period

every 23 days, and some every 35 days

Some girls get cramps Talk with your MOM and doctors if

necessary No one can know unless you tell

them Sanitary pads and sticky strips you

can use to take care of it This can be happen as the

hormones are changing. Eat healthy food Be happy

Problems Faced By A Girl Acne

Tips Eat healthy food Sleep well Don’t change your food habit

suddenly Mood changes are only

temporary, and will settle down with time

Washing your face more often with mild soap and warm water

Wash your face thoroughly if you have been using make-up or sunscreen

Share your feelings with your mom or someone you trust can help to relieve your feelings

Consult with a doctor if its irritating a lot

Conclusion Dr Kim says:

"Do you know the story of the ugly duckling that turned into a swan?

There may be times during puberty when you feel that you have a lot in common with the duckling!

Gradually though, you will turn into a swan!

Well perhaps not, but you will turn into the wonderful, unique adult that is you."