Adolescence and puberty
Understanding puberty
Puberty for girls
Puberty is a series of changes that your body goes through during your teens, please view the links below for more information on what to expect:
Changes to your bodyPeriods
Puberty for boys
Puberty is a series of changes that your body goes through during your teens, please view the links below for more information on what to expect:
Girls' bodies frequently asked questions
- At what age do you go through puberty?
- Is discharge from the vagina normal?
- My discharge smells. Is that normal?
- When should you start your periods?
- What should you use when your period starts?
- Is my period normal?
- What if my period is late?
- Are my breasts too small?
- How do I know if I have breast cancer?
- When do I have to have a cervical screening test?
- What is the hymen?
- Do you put on weight when you're on the Pill?
- Can you get pregnant if you have sex during your period?
- What is the clitoris?
Boys' bodies frequently asked questions
- What age do you go through puberty?
- What's the average penis size?
- What is circumcision?
- I have spots on my penis and it itches. Is this normal?
- Is it normal for my penis to smell fishy and have white bits behind the tip?
- What is sperm?
- Is it normal to get an erection when you wake up in the morning?
- Is it normal for one testicle to hang lower than the other?
- How do I know if I have testicular cancer?
- What is premature ejaculation?
- Can you pee while having sex?
- Why is it harder to ejaculate when you have sex a second time soon after the first?
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Healthy eating for teens
As a teenager, your body is going through many physical changes – changes that need to be supported by a healthy, balanced diet.
Sleep tips for teens
Are you having trouble dragging your teenager out of bed in time for school or even lunchtime? If so, visit NHS Choices and follow tips to help your teenager sleep better.
Teen aggression/arguments
Many parents find that when their child becomes a teenager, their behaviour becomes more challenging, how do you cope if they become aggressive or violent towards you?