If you are a "late bloomer" or start earlier than your peers, don't worry. Your body has its own internal clock. Puberty in Girls: What to Expect
00:06:35,001 --> 00:06:40,000 Your body belongs to you. No one should touch you in ways that feel wrong. If you are a "late bloomer" or start
Today was the day. The screen at the front of the room flickered to life, displaying the title in bold white letters against a soft blue background: No one should touch you in ways that feel wrong
You might feel confused, sad, or angry. That is normal. That is normal
Puberty is the process of physical changes through which a child's body matures into an adult body capable of sexual reproduction. It is triggered by the brain—specifically the pituitary gland—which signals the body to release hormones: in boys and estrogen in girls. When does it start? There is no "perfect" time to start puberty. For Girls: Generally begins between ages 8 and 13. For Boys: Generally begins between ages 9 and 14.