Puberty

Ground Rules…. Be kind to everyone-No making fun of someone for not knowing something Everyone has different levels of knowledge on this subject BE M ATURE- too giggily? go for a walk BE APPROPRIATE. Use correct terms and be aware that some people may feel uncomfortable with what you say and how you say it What is said in here stays in here Avoid talking about others who are not here….only tell your own stories Avoid getting too much into specifics

Changes: Boys: Both: Girls:

Changes: Boys: Both: Girls: Voice deepens Voice cracks Shoulders widen Testosterone-male hormone Facial/chest hair Sperm production Nocturnal emissions=wet dreams (Ejaculation at night) Spontaneous erections Penis/Testicles enlarge/grow Hips widen Ovulation begins Menstruation begins Mood swings Breast enlarge and are sensitive

How it starts…. The pituitary gland sends signals to the male and female sex organ to release the hormones (testosterone/estrogen/progesterone) Who develops first and when?

Male reproductive system

Female reproductive system

Menstruation/ovulation

Babies…..

Twins etc