what’s happening to me? a guide to your body. puberty, what is it? puberty usually starts...
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What’s Happening To Me?
A Guide To Your Body
Puberty, what is it? Puberty usually starts sometime between 9
years old - 14 years old Just because you may not start at the
“right” time doesn’t mean you are not normal
Puberty starts because hormones in the body are turned “on”
What Is Going to Happen? Sweat glands increase in
number and activity Growth spurt Acne (“zits”) Pubic hair grows Erections happen more
often Ejaculation Hair increases and darkens
on face, underarms, arms and legs
Feet get bigger and may smell
Typical Order of Changes Testicles grow larger First pubic hair Penis enlarges Ejaculation Height growth spurt Shoulders broaden Voice changes Hair on upper lip or underarms
First Things First Stage 1 is where boys are
at from birth until puberty begins. There are few noticeable changes
Stage 2 begins with testicular enlargement Not unusual for one testicle
to hang lower than the other
Pubic hair may begin to grow
Stage 3
Stage 4
Stage 5
Testicular Self Exam
Testicular cancer is the most common type of cancer in males ages 18 to 40, and it can occur anytime after age fifteen.
a method for guys and men to check their testicles to make sure there aren't any unusual bumps or lumps, which may be the first sign of testicular cancer
How Do I Do A TSE? Check yourself right after a hot shower.
The skin of the scrotum is then relaxed and soft.
Become familiar with the normal size, shape and weight of your testicles.
Using both hands, gently roll each testicle between your fingers.
Identify the epididymis. This is a rope-like structure on the top and back of each testicle. This structure is NOT an abnormal lump.
Be on the alert for a tiny lump under the skin, in front or along the sides of either testicle. A lump may remind you of a piece of uncooked rice or a small cooked pea.
Report any swelling to your health care provider.
The Outer Genital Organs
Circumcised or Uncircumcised Circumcision is an operation
where the foreskin (the skin covering the top of the penis) is removed
Most are done when babies are just days old
Some have boys circumcised for religious reasons, some for medical
Regardless of which way you are you should wash your penis every day
Uncircumcised boys should pull back the foreskin all the way that it will go comfortably
Never force the foreskin back
circumcised
uncircumcised
Erections An erection is when
the penis enlarges in size, becomes stiff and lifts up to stand out from the body at an angle
The spongy tissue in the penis fills with blood
Can develop slowly or very fast
The Inner Genital Organs
Ejaculation During puberty the
testicles make sperm for the first time
Ejaculation is when a boy releases sperm from the body for the first time The sperm are mixed
with other fluids to make semen which comes out the opening at the end of the penis
Wet Dreams Also called a nocturnal emission 1/3 of boys have their first ejaculate while
they are asleep Happens more to pubertal boys than older
males Bed or pajamas might be slightly wet from
the semen Possible to have a wet dream without
knowing it
Other Important Changes Body Odor
Eww, smell that? It might be you!
Shower, Shower, Shower!
Don’t use that shirt Use deodorant or anti-
persperant Cologne isn’t always
the answer
Foot Odor Shoes trap the sweat
and give bacteria a warm moist place to grow
Wear absorbent socks Keep feet dry and clean
(wash especially between the toes)
Zits, pimples, acne Oil glands below the
skin make more sebum (an oily substance that keeps the skin moist)
Sebum gets backed up in the oil glands and cause white or blackheads
Wash your face twice a day- doing it more often will not help
Hair, hair, everywhere… Underarm (armpit)
hair Arm and leg hair
Amount of hair may increase and it may be darker
Facial hair Usually appears around
14-16 years old First show up around
outer corners of upper lip
Growing Up, Up, Up Growth Spurt
More muscles
Other Important Changes Voice Changes Adam’s apple gets bigger