Understanding human development and puberty
- Puberty is the process by which a girl or a boy become sexually mature, i.e. able to sexually reproduce.
- Puberty marks the transition between childhood and teenage years.
- It is a period marked by important physical and psychological changes, and often the time when young individuals start to explore their sexuality.
Puberty in girls
Puberty in girls happens between 10-14 years-old and is characterized by:
- development of breast
- hair growth in pubic areas and armpits
- starting of menstruating cycles
- concerns about body-image and relation with peers
- changes in self-esteem and self-confidence
Puberty in boys
Puberty in boys happens between 12-16 years-old and is characterized by:
- Increasing size of penis and testicles
- hair growth in pubic areas, armpits and on the face
- increasing of muscle mass
- deepening of voice
- increased aggression or assertion
- changes in self-esteem and self-confidence
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