Puberty is a time in your life where you transition from a child to a grown up! Puberty usually starts between ages 8 to 13 for girls or 9 to 15 for boys, you may notice the wide range, this may explain why some people your age look much older or much younger than you. When your body is ready to begin puberty your pituitary gland ( located at the bottom of your brain ) releases special growth hormones, depending on whether you're a boy or girl, these hormones get to work on different parts of your body.
For girls: Your hips widen, your waist gets smaller, your breasts begin to develop,your skin gets oilier, you get your period and you get hair in places you never thought you'd get hair in!
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For girls: Your hips widen, your waist gets smaller, your breasts begin to develop,your skin gets oilier, you get your period and you get hair in places you never thought you'd get hair in!
If you didn't understand that here is a diagram that will help you understand.
For boys: You will finally get those chest or armpit hairs you've been hoping for!, your skin gets oilier, you get an Adam's Apple ( your larynx or voice box getting larger and sticking out the front of your throat ), You'll start growing sideburns, beard or a mustache and your penis gets longer and wider
Once again, If you didn't understand here is a diagram to help you understand
Once again, If you didn't understand here is a diagram to help you understand