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Puberty 101
by Chelsea Nelson



When Will I Hit Puberty?

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You've probably noticed how your body changes during puberty. If you're a girl, your breasts get bigger and your hips widen. If you're a guy, your testicles and penis grow and your voice changes. Both girls and guys get hair under their arms and in their pubic regions, and they tend to sweat more and get acne. Puberty also involves other developments that aren't as visible. How much do you know about puberty? Take this quiz and find out!

1.  Puberty refers to:
a) changes in emotions, moods, and thoughts
b) the process of growing from a kid to an adult
c) when the maturing brain and sex organs send hormones to the rest of your body
d) all of the above
Am I right?


2.  Puberty is the same for girls and boys. True or False?
a) True
b) False
Am I right?


3.  Everyone goes through puberty at the same age. True or False?
a) True
b) False
Am I right?


4.  Wet dreams are
a) embarrassing and rare
b) completely normal
c) only experienced by older men
Am I right?


5.  When young women first begin their periods they are often irregular. True or False?
a) True
b) False
Am I right?


6.  There is nothing you can do to treat acne. True or False?
a) True
b) False
Am I right?


7.  It's normal for both girls and boys to masturbate. True or False?
a) True
b) False
Am I right?


8.  Puberty can cause
a) feelings of restlessness
b) growth spurts
c) sexual arousal
d) all of the above
Am I right?



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