Puberty Sexual Education For Boys And Girls 1991 English29 New |top| May 2026
Puberty: A Time of Change
- Skin Care: Increased oil production often leads to acne. Students should be instructed on proper facial cleansing and the understanding that acne is a temporary hormonal result, not a reflection of poor cleanliness.
- Body Odor: The activation of apocrine sweat glands requires the daily use of soap and deodorant.
- Menstrual Hygiene: Girls must be instructed on the regular changing of sanitary products to prevent infection and odor. Disposal methods in school restrooms must be discussed to reduce anxiety.
Puberty is the period when your body changes from a child’s body into an adult body capable of reproduction. These changes are controlled by natural chemicals called hormones. Puberty: A Time of Change
For Girls
- Breasts: Will begin to develop. One may grow faster than the other — that’s common.
- Body hair: Grows under arms and in the pubic area (around the vagina).
- Discharge: A clear or whitish fluid from the vagina is normal. It’s your body cleaning itself.
- Menstruation (Period): About once a month, the lining of the uterus comes out as blood. It lasts 3–7 days. Use a pad or tampon. Cramps are common; a warm bath or heating pad can help. Periods are not dirty or shameful.
- Can you get pregnant? Yes, once you start ovulating (releasing eggs). That can happen before your first period.
2.2 For Boys (Ages 10-14)
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- Outdated: The resource was published in 1991, which may make some of the information outdated or less relevant to contemporary issues.
- Limited focus on diversity: The resource may not adequately address the needs of diverse populations, such as LGBTQ+ youth or those from different cultural backgrounds.