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Puberty

Puberty is the process of physical and hormonal changes that occur as boys and girls mature into adults, marked by the production of testosterone in males and estrogen in females. Key changes include menstruation for girls and wet dreams for boys, both indicating the development of reproductive systems. Maintaining hygiene and healthy social boundaries is essential during this period, along with managing emotional changes and making responsible decisions.
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Puberty

Puberty is the process of physical and hormonal changes that occur as boys and girls mature into adults, marked by the production of testosterone in males and estrogen in females. Key changes include menstruation for girls and wet dreams for boys, both indicating the development of reproductive systems. Maintaining hygiene and healthy social boundaries is essential during this period, along with managing emotional changes and making responsible decisions.
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PUBERTY,

PERIOD, AND
SELF-
RESPONSIBILITY
WHAT IS PUBERTY?
Puberty describes the changes in
boys and girls as they mature into
adults and how their reproductive
systems alter during this time.
Triggered by:
Testosterone (Male)
Estrogen (Female)
CHANGES IN BOYS
Wet dream
Voice breaks (gets deeper) and Adam’s apple enlarges
Testes begin to produce sperm cells
Body becomes more muscular
Hair grows on the face, armpit, and genital area
CHANGES IN GIRLS
Menstruation
Hips start to widen
Breasts start to develop
Hair grows on the face, armpit, and
genital area
MENSTRUATION
Menstruation is the discharge of blood due to
shedding of thickened uterine wall.
It happens for every 21-35 days.
It’s natural and normal, and the blood is clean.
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?
Removes unused uterine lining
Signs the body is ready for pregnancy
MAINTAINING HYGIENE
DURING PERIOD
Change mens pad for every 4-6 hours
Clean hands before and after changing
mens pad
Take a shower and clean body regularly
WET DREAM
Wet dream happens when sperms
ejaculate while sleeping.
It signs male reproductive
organs is active.
It’s natural and normal
MYTHS ABOUT PUBERTY
Take a shower during period is
forbidden
Wet dream only happens when you
have dream about sexual activity
IT’S YOUR TURN TO
FIND OTHER MYTHS
RESPONSIBLE ATTITUDE
DURING PUBERTY
Taking good care of your body.
Managing emotional changes.
Maintaining good manners towards friends.
Making healthy decisions in social situations.
HEALTHY SOCIAL
BOUNDARIES
Interact naturally and respect each other.
Avoid lonely places with the opposite sex.
Discuss problems with parents/teachers.
SO WHAT HAVE WE LEARNED?

Puberty = Normal change

Period and wet dream = signs of functioning body organs

Teenagers need to maintain cleanliness and healthy social interactions


THANK YOU
AND
STAY SAFE

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