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puberty

what is puberty?

Puberty is when our body undergoes changes related to maturing. What happens during puberty (overview)?

When does puberty happen?

physical changes

Puberty is when our body undergoes changes related to maturing. What happens during puberty (overview)?

When does puberty happen?

What if I don't like what's happening to me during puberty?

It's really common for people to feel uncomfortable with the changes that happen during puberty.

- talking about with a trusted adult

- talk about it with friends who are also going through puberty

- talk to a doctor; if you're feeling a lot of pain or discomfort, if your emotions feel out of control, if you think you might be questioning your gender identity (puberty blockers are an option)

mental & emotional changes

Puberty is when our body undergoes changes related to maturing. What happens during puberty (overview)?

When does puberty happen?

What if I don't like what's happening to me during puberty?

It's really common for people to feel uncomfortable with the changes that happen during puberty.

- talking about with a trusted adult

- talk about it with friends who are also going through puberty

- talk to a doctor; if you're feeling a lot of pain or discomfort, if your emotions feel out of control, if you think you might be questioning your gender identity (puberty blockers are an option)

hygiene

Puberty is when our body undergoes changes related to maturing. What happens during puberty (overview)?

When does puberty happen?

What if I don't like what's happening to me during puberty?

It's really common for people to feel uncomfortable with the changes that happen during puberty.

- talking about with a trusted adult

- talk about it with friends who are also going through puberty

- talk to a doctor; if you're feeling a lot of pain or discomfort, if your emotions feel out of control, if you think you might be questioning your gender identity (puberty blockers are an option)

puberty discomfort

What if I don't like what's happening to me during puberty?

It's really common for people to feel uncomfortable with some or all of the changes that happen during puberty.

- talking about with a trusted adult

- talk about it with friends who are also going through puberty

- talk to a doctor; if you're feeling a lot of pain or discomfort, if your emotions feel out of control, if you think you might be questioning your gender identity (puberty blockers are an option)

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