1. Puberty & Sex Education SECONDARY I HEALTH

2. What is puberty?

3.  Starts between 8 and 13 for girls & 9 -15 boys

4. What is puberty?  Starts between 8 and 13 for girls & 9 -15 boys  Hormones in your body are released and signal new physical development

5. What is puberty?  Starts between 8 and 13 for girls & 9 -15 boys  Hormones in your body are released and signal new physical development  Ability to make babies

6. Physical changes in Girls  Underarm and pubic hair

7. Physical changes in Girls  Underarm and pubic hair  Breast growth

8. Physical changes in Girls  Underarm and pubic hair  Breast growth  Hips widen

9. Physical changes in Girls  Underarm and pubic hair  Breast growth  Hips widen  Acne

10. Physical changes in Girls  Underarm and pubic hair  Breast growth  Hips widen  Acne  Sweat more – body odours

11. Physical changes in Girls  Underarm and pubic hair  Breast growth  Hips widen  Acne  Sweat more – body odours  Discharge

12. Physical changes in Girls  Underarm and pubic hair  Breast growth  Hips widen  Acne  Sweat more – body odours  Discharge  Period

13. Mental/Emotional Changes in Girls  Moody

14. Mental/Emotional Changes in Girls  Moody  Tiredness

15. Mental/Emotional Changes in Girls  Moody  Tiredness  Sexual desires - masturbation

16. Menstrual Cycle Average age of first period: 12-13  video video

17. Period Products  Tampons  Pads  Absorbent underwear  Menstrual cups

18. PMS – Premenstrual Syndrome  acne  bloating  fatigue  backaches  sore breasts  headaches  constipation  diarrhea  food cravings  depression or feeling blue irritability  mood swings  difficulty concentrating  difficulty handling stress  feeling tense  trouble sleeping 1-2 weeks before period

19. Having your period sucks!  The most typical symptoms during the period:  Cramps  Lower back pain  Nausea – feel sick Usually the worst on the first and second day – gets better as period goes on

20. But it doesn’t have to be so bad..  Drink water – no caffeine  Eat healthy – low salt  Exercise  Hot water bottles or heating pads  Ibuprofen (advil) or prescription drugs  The birth control pill

21. Puberty’s Landmark  If getting your period is the major landmark of puberty for girls, what is it for boys?

22. Physical Changes in Boys  Growth spurt (10-15)

23. Physical Changes in Boys  Growth spurt (10-15)  Underarm, chest, facial and pubic hair

24. Physical Changes in Boys  Growth spurt (10-15)  Underarm, chest, facial and pubic hair  Acne

25. Physical Changes in Boys  Growth spurt (10-15)  Underarm, chest, facial and pubic hair  Acne  Sweat more – body odour

26. Physical Changes in Boys  Growth spurt (10-15)  Underarm, chest, facial and pubic hair  Acne  Sweat more – body odour  Deeper voice – voice breaks

27. Physical Changes in Boys  Growth spurt (10-15)  Underarm, chest, facial and pubic hair  Acne  Sweat more – body odour  Deeper voice – voice breaks  Temporary breast growth

28. Mental/Emotional Changes in Boys  Moody or aggressive

29. Mental/Emotional Changes in Boys  Moody or aggressive  Sleepy

30. Mental/Emotional Changes in Boys  Moody or aggressive  Sleepy  Sexual desires, wet dreams, masturbation & erections

31. The Human Reproductive System

32. Videos

33. Female Anatomy

35. Male Anatomy