Puberty

Your body goes through all sorts of changes in your early teens. Use the topics below to find out what to expect during puberty.

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Puberty and your body

Find out what to expect during puberty.
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Worries about puberty

Get advice about puberty and where to go for support.
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Periods

Find out about periods and where to go for help if you need it.

Awkward puberty moments

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Top facts about puberty

Learn the facts about puberty.
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How you look

Get advice on feeling good about how you look.
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Embarrassment

Learn how you can deal with embarrassing situations.

Who You See in the Mirror

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Peer pressure

Get help making your own choices.
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Staying healthy

Get advice on keeping fit and healthy.

Growing pains

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Period at age 10 and no trusted female to tell | Ask Sam

Hi Sam! I’m nine and recently, I’ve been seeing blood on my underwear. I didn’t tell anyone because I only live with my dad as mum has married another man and moved on. Both of my grandparents...
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Help Me | Ask Sam

Hi Sam, Ima 13 year old boy i recently found out that you pubic hair shouldn’t be any long then a rice so… i decided to shave myself with no help now my small hair is itching me and...
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How to ask my mum about embarrassing things | Ask Sam

To Sam, I am a 12 year old girl who gets embarrassed very easily. I think I need to start shaving my legs and armpits, but I am really nervous to ask my mum and i just don't know how...
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Private area troubles | Ask Sam

hi sam im tom! im a 13 year old boy and i didnt think i had anything wrong with me when i was younger but after looking things up i discovered i have phimosis. its pretty embarrasing...