Body Changes

As people go through puberty their bodies begin to look different. Everyone gets a bit taller, heavier and stronger. Some people grow very quickly while other people grow slowly. There are lots of changes to the body during puberty. These include:

• Growing taller and stronger

• Getting pimples

• Sweating more and getting body odour

• Growing hair in new places such as underarms and on the private parts

Boys and girls also go through different changes based on their sex. These include:

Boys

• Growing hair on the face

• Voice changes

Girls

• Their hips widening

• Growing breasts

• Getting their period