FINAL TSTO Lesa Dec 14.pdf - Flipbook - Page 31
CHANGES AT PUBERTY
BOYS
GIRLS
Grow taller and gain weight
Hair grows in armpits and around genitals
Hair grows on upper lip and chin*
Sweat more
Get spots and acne on face, neck, chest and back
Feel emotional or moody or very ‘giggly’ and excited
Voice deepens
Testicles start to make sperm
Experience erections and ‘wet dreams’
Ovaries start to release eggs (ova)
Hips widen and breasts grow**
Menstruation begins
Have feelings of attraction towards others
These changes are very common but everyone is different and we each develop at different rates. Some people may not
go through each of these changes - this is determined by hormone levels. Remember ‘common’ doesn’t mean ‘normal’.
* some girls may also experience this.
** some boys may experience breast growth.
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