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| − | Puberty can be a confusing experience and people always have lots of questions. These are the answers to some common questions you might like to know. | + | [[Puberty]] can be a confusing experience and people always have lots of questions. These are the answers to some common questions you might like to know. |
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: Once the breasts have grown one is often bigger than the other. | : Once the breasts have grown one is often bigger than the other. | ||
: Your first period may be unexpected so you may want to keep a sanitary towel just in case. | : Your first period may be unexpected so you may want to keep a sanitary towel just in case. | ||
| − | : You should have your first period between 10 and 15 years old. If it doesn't happen by 16 you should speak to a doctor. | + | : You should have your first period between 10 and 15 years old. If it happens a bit earlier that's not a problem. If it doesn't happen by 16 you should speak to a doctor. |
: At first your period might not happen every month. | : At first your period might not happen every month. | ||
: Your period should not last more than 7 days. If it lasts longer, then you should talk to a doctor. | : Your period should not last more than 7 days. If it lasts longer, then you should talk to a doctor. | ||
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: You will get random erections that can be embarrassing but are perfectly normal. | : You will get random erections that can be embarrassing but are perfectly normal. | ||
: Sometimes you will wake up with an erection. | : Sometimes you will wake up with an erection. | ||
| − | : | + | : You may have a 'wet dream' where you ejaculate in your sleep. You may want to find out how to use the washing machine if you are embarrassed. |
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| + | ===References=== | ||
| + | ====AQA==== | ||
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| + | :[https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0198359373/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=0198359373&linkCode=as2&tag=nrjc-21&linkId=952a73bbb09d222ecc4b50d200679849 ''Puberty, page 168-169, GCSE Biology; Third Edition, Oxford University Press, AQA ''] | ||
| + | :[https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1782946381/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=1782946381&linkCode=as2&tag=nrjc-21&linkId=5ec5fc3f6429e30c1d9ab9bca2bccf93 ''Puberty, page 189, GCSE Combined Science Trilogy; Biology, CGP, AQA ''] | ||
| + | :[https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1782945954/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=1782945954&linkCode=as2&tag=nrjc-21&linkId=100574c08fbbb64318256eb79ed61a76 ''Puberty, page 225, GCSE Biology, CGP, AQA ''] | ||
| + | :[https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1782945598/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=1782945598&linkCode=as2&tag=nrjc-21&linkId=ad276ad49df77ab4b40ab4fd0fe10207 ''Puberty, page 63, GCSE Combined Science; The Revision Guide, CGP, AQA ''] | ||
| + | :[https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1782945563/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=1782945563&linkCode=as2&tag=nrjc-21&linkId=9a1d023a374038e6072f33c4f3cf808b ''Puberty, page 77, GCSE Biology; The Revision Guide, CGP, AQA ''] | ||
| + | :[https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1471851362/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=1471851362&linkCode=as2&tag=nrjc-21&linkId=7d78d70a2044ee9982dae010c94af92a ''Puberty, pages 11, GCSE Combined Science Trilogy 2, Hodder, AQA ''] | ||
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| + | ====Edexcel==== | ||
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| + | :[https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1292120207/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=1292120207&linkCode=as2&tag=nrjc-21&linkId=22455ff53961978667722edaa64c0be5 ''Puberty, page 146, GCSE Biology, Pearson, Edexcel ''] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:53, 27 November 2019
Contents
Key Stage 3
Meaning
Puberty is when an organism goes through physical and mental changes that make it able to produce offspring.
About Puberty in Females
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| A diagram showing some of the changes that happen to females in puberty. |
About Puberty in Males
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| A diagram showing some of the changes that happen to males in puberty. |
It's normal
Puberty can be a confusing experience and people always have lots of questions. These are the answers to some common questions you might like to know.
Girls:
- One breast will grow a bit quicker than the other.
- Once the breasts have grown one is often bigger than the other.
- Your first period may be unexpected so you may want to keep a sanitary towel just in case.
- You should have your first period between 10 and 15 years old. If it happens a bit earlier that's not a problem. If it doesn't happen by 16 you should speak to a doctor.
- At first your period might not happen every month.
- Your period should not last more than 7 days. If it lasts longer, then you should talk to a doctor.
- The vagina sometimes releases some clear fluid. If the fluid is cloudy or yellow you should talk to a doctor.
Boys:
- One testis hangs slightly lower than the other.
- You will get random erections that can be embarrassing but are perfectly normal.
- Sometimes you will wake up with an erection.
- You may have a 'wet dream' where you ejaculate in your sleep. You may want to find out how to use the washing machine if you are embarrassed.
References
AQA
- Puberty, page 168-169, GCSE Biology; Third Edition, Oxford University Press, AQA
- Puberty, page 189, GCSE Combined Science Trilogy; Biology, CGP, AQA
- Puberty, page 225, GCSE Biology, CGP, AQA
- Puberty, page 63, GCSE Combined Science; The Revision Guide, CGP, AQA
- Puberty, page 77, GCSE Biology; The Revision Guide, CGP, AQA
- Puberty, pages 11, GCSE Combined Science Trilogy 2, Hodder, AQA