Puberty

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Puberty

• The changes!

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Changing Bodies

• During puberty youre going to grow faster and
  develop an adult body and mind. Many changes
  will be happening in your body. Such as

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Skin

• During puberty, your skin can become oily. This
  can lead to getting pimples or developing acne.
  This is a result of a sudden increase in hormone
  levels. Washing regularly and using oil free
  products on your skin can help reduce and prevent
  acne.

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Hair

• Both boys and girls will start growing hair on
  their legs, under their arms, face, and in their
  pubic area. The amount of hair that grows is
  different for every person. It is common that
  females may start shaving hair in these areas
  during puberty.

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Breasts

• Girls will notice that breasts change during
  puberty. They may hurt or tingle as they grow
  and develop. Breasts may not grow at the same
  rate to the same size. It is normal for breast
  size difference through puberty. Puberty may be
  a good time to start self examinations of the
  breasts to help detect cancer.

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Growth

• Growth can be very quick or very slow. However
  growth does occur during puberty. Females will
  gain weight and grow in height. Females hips
  tend to widen and it is normal to gain weight
  during this time. The body is becoming mature
  and able to have children. Growing pains can
  occur with growth. It is also possible to feel
  clumsy or foreign to your body with growth
  changes.

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Perspiration

• Both boys and girls start to perspire (sweat)
  more during puberty. Perspiration will have a
  stronger smell. Many adolescents begin using a
  deodorant or antiperspirant when they begin to
  perspire through puberty.

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Voice

• The voices for both boys and girls will change.
  This change is more noticeable for boys. However
  girls voices may change as well.

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Masturbation

• Touching or rubbing your own genitals can feel
  good. This is called masturbation. People of
  any age may choose to masturbate or not to
  masturbate. Both choices are normal.

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Taking Care of Your Body

• Puberty

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Shower

• Adolescents during puberty may want to start
  taking a daily shower or bath if they dont
  already. This can keep the body clean and reduce
  smell from perspiration.

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Deodorant and Antiperspirants

• The changes with hormones will cause adolescents
  to sweat more and for sweat to have a stronger
  odor. Daily baths and showers help with the
  smell as well as deodorants and antiperspirants.
  Deoderants cover odor and antiperspirants close
  off sweat glands so you dont sweat. You may
  want to talk to a parent or health professional
  for which choice is better for you.

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Hair

• Just like your skin, your hair may be more oily
  than it used to. Washing it more often can help
  maintain less oily hair.

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Skin

• With the increase of oil on the skin it is
  important to keep skin clean. Washing your face
  twice a day with a facial soap can help keep
  things under control. If severe acne persists,
  you may want to talk to a doctor about your
  concerns with acne.

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Teeth/Dental

• As always, it is important to care for your
  teeth. Brush and floss twice a day to maintain
  good health.

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Shoes

• With an increase of perspiration and odor, it is
  possible to notice feet developing an odor.
  Clean socks each day and changing shoes
  occasionally can help prevent smelly feet. Feet
  sprays and a light dusting of baking soda in your
  shoes can also help.

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Tips for Staying Healthy

• Eating right - follow the pyramid!
• Regular exercise
• Sleep
• Making Healthy Choices
• Keeping your body clean

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Changing Emotions
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Feeling Grown Up

• You may start to feel like an adult. You
  probably want to be more independent and make
  your own choices. It is common that new
  interests and feelings are taking place of old
  ones. This is a normal part of puberty.

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Feeling Attractive

• You may become more interested in your looks and
  presentation. This is not surprising considering
  your body is changing is so much. You may find
  yourself wanting to look attractive or like other
  people including famous people such as models and
  acctresses. Keep in mind that the ideal bodies
  we see are not always ideal. Learning to like
  the unique person you are is an important part of
  becoming an adult.

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Feeling Liked

• During puberty you may find that youre more
  interested in wanting to fit in and be like by
  others. Its normal to want to be liked. But
  you do not have to act like someone else or do
  things you dont want to do to be liked.

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Sexual Feelings

• You and your friends may start having new sexual
  feelings. You might discover that looking at
  certain people or watching a certain show or book
  can excite you. You might imagine feeling loved
  or to kiss someone. These can be powerful
  feelings and it can take some time getting used
  to these feelings. Talk to a parent, doctor, or
  nurse if you have questions about these feelings.

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Changing Relationships

• Your relationships may change as you change in
  puberty. They may seem more complex or
  different. This is normal due to you changing as
  a person and maturing as an individual. You may
  see a change in relationships with
• friends
• family
• dating
• other adults

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Decisions, Decisions

• As you change through puberty and become
  independent, you will find yourself making a lot
  of decisions. Always remember to DEAL and make
  the right choice.
• D - Describe Problem
• E - Evaluate ALL Solutions
• A - Act on the solution you feel is best for you
• L - Learn from your decision ( or -)