One of the toughest decisions that a lot of teens face is whether to have sex. If people decide to have sex, it means they must also take responsibility to protect themselves from unplanned pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Most teens who get pregnant in the United States didn’t plan on it. Besides preventing unplanned pregnancies, people …
Once you’re a teen, your body changes — on the inside and the outside. This is part of growing up. It’s called puberty. What Is Puberty? Puberty is when a person’s body changes from a kid to an adult. Girls become women. Boys become men. The changes of puberty happen slowly. When things change, it can feel …
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As you get older, your body changes. This is part of growing up. It’s called puberty. What Is Puberty? Puberty is when a person’s body changes as they go from being a kid to an adult. Boys become men. Girls become women. The changes of puberty happen slowly. When things change, it can feel a little …
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A changing voice is one of the many developments that happen to both girls and guys when they reach puberty. Learn more about what happens when someone’s voice is changing. What Causes My Voice to Change? At puberty, guys’ bodies begin producing a lot of the hormone testosterone (pronounced: tes-TOSS-tuh-rone), which causes changes in several parts of the …
Why are my breasts different sizes? Is there anything I can do about it? It is normal to have different sized breasts. Many girls and women do. If you have just started developing breasts, one breast may grow more quickly than the other. This difference in breast size may even out. But it’s also perfectly …
Lots of girls and guys worry about when their bodies will develop. Guys wonder when their voices will get deeper, when they’ll need to shave, or when their penises will grow. Girls want to know when their breasts will develop or when they’ll get their first period. If a friend or a younger brother or sister develops …
Why Do I Need to Take Care of My Body? Learning how to take care of your body is part of growing up. As you get older, your body will change as you become a woman. This is called puberty. During puberty, you will get: oily skin and hair hair that grows under your arms, on your legs, …
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Why Do I Need to Take Care of My Body? Learning how to take care of your body is part of growing up. As you get older, your body will change as you become a man. This is called puberty. During puberty, you will get: oily skin and hair hair that grows on your face (above your lip …
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What Is Reproduction? Reproduction is the process by which organisms make more organisms like themselves. But even though the reproductive system is essential to keeping a species alive, unlike other body systems, it’s not essential to keeping an individual alive. In the human reproductive process, two kinds of sex cells, or gametes (pronounced: GAH-meetz), are involved. The …
What Is Gynecomastia? Sometimes, guys develop breasts during puberty. This is called gynecomastia (pronounced: guy-nuh-ko-MAS-tee-uh). It’s usually due to normal hormone changes during puberty, and almost always goes away on its own within a few months to a couple of years. What Are the Signs & Symptoms of Gynecomastia? Gynecomastia causes breast enlargement. It can …
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