Puberty by https://padlet.com/ccscommunications1/hihy3jmr66lv32mm Puberty information, videos and worksheets en-us 2022-08-08 10:01:26 UTC 2025-09-24 16:24:04 UTC hello@padlet.com What is Puberty? ccscommunications1 https://padlet.com/ccscommunications1/hihy3jmr66lv32mm/wish/2256585287 Puberty is the common term used to describe the physical and emotional changes that happen to your body when you grow and develop from a child into an adult. It happens to both boys and girls and can be a very confusing time for young people.


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]]> 2022-08-08 10:43:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ccscommunications1/hihy3jmr66lv32mm/wish/2256594008 What you need to know ccscommunications1 https://padlet.com/ccscommunications1/hihy3jmr66lv32mm/wish/2256597814
•Boys usually start to go through puberty at around 11-13years and finish by 16-18years.
•Girls usually start at around 9-12 years and finish by 15-17 years 
But remember everyone is individual and will mature at different times

How does puberty start?
A signal is released from the pituitary gland in your brain releasing hormones.
•Testosterone (boys)
•Oestrogen (girls)
•Progesterone  (girls)
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Your skin may get oilier. You may get some pimples and acne. This is because of more hormones and oil glands that become more active during puberty. Wash your skin at least once daily with soap and warm water. Don’t scrub too hard because this can irritate your skin and cause even more acne. Wash your hair regularly and keep your face and hands clean. You can treat acne with medications that you can buy in a pharmacy, or get from your primary care clinician or a dermatologist (a doctor that treats skin problems) if the problem is more serious.

How to treat it
•Use face wash regularly. 
•Drink plenty of water and avoid greasy food.
•You can use over-the-counter medicine. 
•See your GP if your acne is moderate or severe, or over-the-counter medicine hasn't worked, as you probably need prescription medication.
]]> 2022-08-08 10:57:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ccscommunications1/hihy3jmr66lv32mm/wish/2256599537 Body Odour ccscommunications1 https://padlet.com/ccscommunications1/hihy3jmr66lv32mm/wish/2256600296 •Underarms may start to become sweaty- hair catches the sweat and holds on to the smell.
•Time to start to use deodorant or roll on. 
•You will need to be washing underarms daily then applying deodorants/roll on after each wash.
]]> 2022-08-08 10:59:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ccscommunications1/hihy3jmr66lv32mm/wish/2256600296 Operation Ouch ccscommunications1 https://padlet.com/ccscommunications1/hihy3jmr66lv32mm/wish/2256601970 2022-08-08 11:04:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ccscommunications1/hihy3jmr66lv32mm/wish/2256601970 Periods ccscommunications1 https://padlet.com/ccscommunications1/hihy3jmr66lv32mm/wish/2256602188 2022-08-08 11:04:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ccscommunications1/hihy3jmr66lv32mm/wish/2256602188 Growth and body shape ccscommunications1 https://padlet.com/ccscommunications1/hihy3jmr66lv32mm/wish/2256604723 •Boys have a growth spurt at around age 14-15.
•Girls have a growth spurt at around age 13-14.
•Girls will be taller than the boys for a while but the boys will catch up and take over.

Hands and feet grow first, this can make you clumsy
]]> 2022-08-08 11:12:36 UTC https://padlet.com/ccscommunications1/hihy3jmr66lv32mm/wish/2256604723 Voice Changes ccscommunications1 https://padlet.com/ccscommunications1/hihy3jmr66lv32mm/wish/2256608671 •Voice doesn't actually break
•It’s a process that can take up to 6 months to be completed
•The vocal cords grow longer and become thicker making voice deeper by up to an octave.
•Can sound a bit squeaky
•Also voice box tilts giving boys an ‘Adam’s apple’
]]> 2022-08-08 11:20:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ccscommunications1/hihy3jmr66lv32mm/wish/2256608671 Physical changes - What to expect ccscommunications1 https://padlet.com/ccscommunications1/hihy3jmr66lv32mm/wish/2256622160 The average age for girls to begin puberty is 11, while for boys the average age is 12. But there’s no set timetable, so don’t worry if you reach puberty before or after your friends. It’s completely normal for puberty to begin at any point from the ages of 8 to 14. The process takes about four years overall.
The most common changes are:
  • Breast start to develop.
  • Pubic hair starts to grow. 
  • Hair growth on legs and arm.
  • Girls start to sweat.
  • Underarm hair begins to grow.
  • Girls often get acne.
  • Girls go through a growth spurt. 
  • Pelvis widens.
  • Girls have a white vaginal discharge.
  • Around 2 years after beginning puberty, girls usually have their first period. 
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Boys will notice changes to their bodies between 11-18 years of age. But there’s no set timetable, so don’t worry if you reach puberty before or after your friends. It’s completely normal for puberty to begin at any point from the ages of 8 to 14. The process takes about four years overall.
The most common changes are:
  • a rapid growth in height
  • hair growth under arms, between legs and on the face;
  • a widening of the shoulders
  • muscles becoming more developed creating an angular outline to the body
  • a much deeper voice – called ‘breaking’
  • the enlarging of the reproductive organs and sperm production beginning.
  • These changes happen over 3–4 years.

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•Chest 
•Back
•Genital Area
•Ears and nose 
•Lots of men trim their nose, ears and body hair (called male grooming), some body builders wax or shave off all their hair while other men like being hairy.
•Its fine either way but when you are older you can decide.

•You may want to start shaving your beard when you go to high school, you don’t want to cut yourself while shaving.
•Talk to your dad, older brother or trust male adult for advice.
•Don’t be embarrassed they will have been there and will understand how you feel.
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Once you start to see breast developing you may need to start thinking about wearing a bra to support your breasts. ]]> 2022-08-08 14:19:37 UTC https://padlet.com/ccscommunications1/hihy3jmr66lv32mm/wish/2256706857 Pubic Hair Growth ccscommunications1 https://padlet.com/ccscommunications1/hihy3jmr66lv32mm/wish/2256718404
You will start to grow hair around your pubic area (above vulva) and under your arms. This usually happens after you start to develop breasts, but for some girls, pubic hair starts first. You will probably get pubic hair before you get underarm hair. Underarm hair usually comes near the end of puberty. At first, you will likely just have a few fine hairs in your pubic area and under your arms. Late in puberty, the hair will become thicker and curlier. Some girls decide to shave the hair under their arms.]]> 2022-08-08 14:34:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ccscommunications1/hihy3jmr66lv32mm/wish/2256718404 Body Changes ccscommunications1 https://padlet.com/ccscommunications1/hihy3jmr66lv32mm/wish/2256726953
You may notice that as you are growing and developing, your body shape is naturally becoming curvier. Your hips actually widen during this time to prepare to carry a baby in the future. Hereditary (the genes you get from your parents) also has a lot to do with what your body shape will be.]]> 2022-08-08 14:47:09 UTC https://padlet.com/ccscommunications1/hihy3jmr66lv32mm/wish/2256726953 Reproductive organs ccscommunications1 https://padlet.com/ccscommunications1/hihy3jmr66lv32mm/wish/2256743161 Scrotum. The bag of skin that holds and helps to protect the testicles.
Testes (testicles). The testes are 2 small organs that are found inside the scrotum. The testes are responsible for making sperm and are also involved in producing a hormone called testosterone.
Epididymis. A long tube that is located near each testicle. The epididymis is the tube which moves the sperm from the testicles.
Vas deferens. This is a tube in which the sperm is stored and it carries the sperm out of the scrotal sac.
Seminal vesicles. The sac-like glands that lie behind the bladder and release a fluid that forms part of semen.
Urethra. This is a tube that allows urine to flow outside the body. It is also the channel for semen to pass during ejaculation. The brain signals the bladder muscles to tighten. This squeezes urine out of the bladder. 
Penis. The external reproductive organ of the male. The penis is made up of 2 parts, the shaft and the glans. The glans is the tip of the penis, while the shaft is the main part of the penis and contains the tube (urethra) that drains the bladder.
Foreskin. All boys are born with a foreskin, or a covering over the tip of the penis. Some boys are circumcised. This means that this covering of skin is removed.


]]> 2022-08-08 15:11:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ccscommunications1/hihy3jmr66lv32mm/wish/2256743161 Vaginal discharge ccscommunications1 https://padlet.com/ccscommunications1/hihy3jmr66lv32mm/wish/2256749341 Virginal discharge is a clear or cloudy fluid produced by your body to moisten and cleanse the vagina.
 Before you start your period, you'll probably notice yellow or white stains inside your underwear. This is natural moisture from the vagina.  
This is all perfectly normal. 
Sometimes, vaginal discharge can become white, clumpy, thick or milky. In this case, you might have a yeast infection. Talk to your parents or doctor if you have any questions.



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One minute they might be full of energy and fun, and the next be tired and grumpy.
Angry and irritable
Tearful and / or low in mood
Have low self–esteem

These swings in mood during puberty are very common.

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Most girls start their periods when they're about 12, but they can start as early as 8.
When you first start your periods (menstruation), it can be unpredictable, it typically takes 1-2 years for cycles to develop, so you may not be regular for a while. 
Every girl develops differently and at her own pace, so don’t be discouraged. 

Frequently asked Questions 

How often do periods come?
When you have your first period it may only last one or two days, and then you might not get another one for a couple of months.
At first your periods may not be regular. It takes abut 2 years for your periods to become regular. 
It may not be every 28 days, but it is often somewhere between 21 days and about 35 days.

How long do periods last?
Some girls have short periods (they last about 3 days) but others have longer ones (maybe up to a week).  
Your pattern will usually stay the same once your periods get regular.

How much blood do you loose?
The average amount of loss is 50ml over 2-7 days. Everyone is different. If this is the normal pattern for you then there is probably no problem. If you are underweight or an athlete in training then this could be the cause.

Period pain (cramps)
Many girls get cramping pains in their tummy around the beginning of some of their periods - but not all girls get them. Often the cramps start before you begin to lose blood.
You can use a hot water bottle to ease the pain. If you have bad cramps, there are some medications that really help, so don't be afraid to tell someone. Talk to your Parent /carer,  your doctor or chemist.


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Is it OK to do sport when you're having a period?
Yes! Exercise is good for releasing tension, pain and stress and releases chemicals which make you feel good. Periods are part of a female's life and need not stop anyone from carrying on her usual activities.

How often do you need to change your sanitary towel
You should be changing your sanitary towel every 2 hours or every time you go to the toilet. Remember to dispose of them in a special bin. Never flash them down the toilet.

Tampons 
  • Tampons absorb menstrual blood like sanitary towels, but they work from inside the vagina.
  • Some tampons have applicators, which are plastic or cardboard tubes that help put the tampon in place. Other tampons can be inserted using your fingers.
  • You should wait until your periods are regular before you starts using tampons.
  • Leaving a tampon for too long puts you at a risk of developing Toxic Shock Syndrome. It can be very serious and life threatening. 
]]> 2022-08-10 17:59:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ccscommunications1/hihy3jmr66lv32mm/wish/2258396130 Cervical screening ccscommunications1 https://padlet.com/ccscommunications1/hihy3jmr66lv32mm/wish/2342910558 It is important to have regular screening once you are 25 year old. The NHS will invite you and you can ask any questions. The HPV vaccination will help to protect you from the virus that can cause changes to the cells in the cervix.]]> 2022-10-17 10:01:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ccscommunications1/hihy3jmr66lv32mm/wish/2342910558 Understand your child ccscommunications1 https://padlet.com/ccscommunications1/hihy3jmr66lv32mm/wish/2376874402 Solihull offer online courses and resources for parents of children living in the Luton area , understand your child's development , behaviour and more ]]> 2022-11-09 14:15:28 UTC https://padlet.com/ccscommunications1/hihy3jmr66lv32mm/wish/2376874402 Sleep ccscommunications1 https://padlet.com/ccscommunications1/hihy3jmr66lv32mm/wish/2388021931 It is not unusually for sleep patterns to change when going through puberty. A good bedtime routine, limiting screen time and getting regular exercise can help with getting a great nights sleep. There is lots of information and a free e-book in the Sleep Hub.]]> 2022-11-17 10:04:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ccscommunications1/hihy3jmr66lv32mm/wish/2388021931 ccscommunications1 https://padlet.com/ccscommunications1/hihy3jmr66lv32mm/wish/2388445255 2022-11-17 15:05:05 UTC https://padlet.com/ccscommunications1/hihy3jmr66lv32mm/wish/2388445255 Wet dreams ccscommunications1 https://padlet.com/ccscommunications1/hihy3jmr66lv32mm/wish/2388553897
Wet dreams are when a person orgasms involuntarily while they are sleeping because of a dream, which may or may not be erotic.

They are called wet dreams because when a male has this type of dream, he may awaken with wet clothing or bedding. This is because semen, the fluid containing sperm, is released during ejaculation.

]]> 2022-11-17 16:06:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ccscommunications1/hihy3jmr66lv32mm/wish/2388553897 Self Care Plan Primary age ccscommunications1 https://padlet.com/ccscommunications1/hihy3jmr66lv32mm/wish/2388574805 2022-11-17 16:18:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ccscommunications1/hihy3jmr66lv32mm/wish/2388574805 Self Care Plan Year 7 + ccscommunications1 https://padlet.com/ccscommunications1/hihy3jmr66lv32mm/wish/2388604617 2022-11-17 16:35:29 UTC https://padlet.com/ccscommunications1/hihy3jmr66lv32mm/wish/2388604617 Erections ccscommunications1 https://padlet.com/ccscommunications1/hihy3jmr66lv32mm/wish/2403335524 •When penis becomes hard and stiff.
•You have been having them since a baby in nappies.
•Most boys wake up with them most mornings.
•Cant always control them.
•Sometimes happens when you are not expecting it. Might be on bus, train or at school. If so may have to walk out of the room or sit down for short while. It is very normal. 
]]> 2022-11-30 10:35:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ccscommunications1/hihy3jmr66lv32mm/wish/2403335524 PANTS and keeping safe ccscommunications1 https://padlet.com/ccscommunications1/hihy3jmr66lv32mm/wish/2423022679 Keeping our bodies safe is important and the NSPCC has the PANTS rule to help.

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