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Sexual development can start around the age of eight to 13 with
pubic and underarm hair and breasts starting to grow.
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know when my says I'm frigid wrong My per
period's due because I don't to touch late. W
want to have myself? shou
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Why do
I feel so I do
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am I so
hairy?
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Girls develop at different rates. Some girls may have their first period
when they're eight years old, others may be 18. All these changes –
known as puberty – take place over several years.
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Facts about breasts
Breasts come in different shapes and sizes and can be soft or firm –
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Usually the nipples point outwards, but some girls It's really worth
have nipples that are inverted (point inwards). This going to a shop
is normal and there is no need to worry. In some that offers a
women, the nipples remain like this throughout their free measuring
life. It doesn't mean there's anything wrong with service so you
the breasts, and inverted nipples won't stop you get a bra that's
breastfeeding if you have a baby. right for you.
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FACTS ABOUT GENITALS
Everyone's
different!!
this!
OR
You may have heard about cervical A cervical screening test spots the
screening tests. This is a test warning signs before cervical cancer
offered to women aged 25 and develops. It can be uncomfortable,
above, every 3–5 years. It checks but it doesn't hurt and it only takes
the health of the cells of the cervix. a couple of minutes.
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What is a menstrual cycle?
or moody, tearful
or angry the week
before your period
is due.
Am I GAY? Having a
'crush' on
someone of
the same
sex is very
common
and doesn't
necessarily
mean you're
gay.
?
It is against the This is known as the age
law to have sex of consent and is the same
with a young for everyone, whatever
person under the your gender or sexual
age of 16. orientation.
● Don't have sex until you're ● Realise that all women can
absolutely sure it's what you enjoy sex with the right partner
want. at the right time.
● Ditch boys who try to pressure ● If you are sure you want to
you or insult you. have sex, get contraception
sorted first.
Emergency
Women can get emergency contraceptive
contraception from their doctor or combined pill vaginal ring
a contraception or sexual health
clinic and pharmacies.
There are three types of
emergency contraception.
progestogen-only
An emergency IUD (intrauterine pill patch
device) can be fitted into the uterus
(womb) within five days of sex or
ovulation (release of an egg).
A pill with ulipristal acetate must
be taken up to five days (120 diaphragm or cap IUS
hours) after sex. with spermicide
A pill with levonorgestrel must be
taken up to three days (72 hours)
after sex.
Both pills are more effective the
earlier they are taken. contraceptive
injection IUD
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Do I look OK?
How you feel about yourself is much more
important than what you look like
or how much you weigh.
My life
would be PERFECT
… if only I was
With all the body changes
taller/thinner/ that take place around
didn't wear glasses/
had perfect skin!
puberty, it’s easy to
become obsessed with
It’s HOW YOU LOOK.
not true!
You do a lot of growing during your
teens so the amount of body fat and
muscle you have will increase – your
body needs it. As your body changes
from a girl's to a woman's you’ll
get taller, your hips, thighs and
buttocks will get broader.
If you are tall or have a large frame then you will WEIGH more
than if you are short or have a small frame.
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Facts about weight