Lesson 2 puberty
- 1. LESSON 2: CHANGES DURING PUBERTY MR. ALPHIE ZARRIZ SMSD
- 2. Before you begin, let us read a few ground rules when talking about what is happening to your body. G Giggling is okay – this can be embarrassing you. R Respect what others say; no put-downs. O Okay to pass, example, not answer a question. U Understand other’s feeling – be sensitive and respect their differences. N No personal questions or stories from learner or teacher. D Discuss puberty topics responsibly outside the classroom. R Remember – there are no dumb questions, only questions that need answers. U Use correct names for body parts – ask if you cannot remember. L Let the teacher know if you want to speak to him or her privately. E Expect the teacher to respect confidentiality except if he or she is required by law to disclose information, S Speak for yourself; use “I” statement and do not point at others.
- 3. LEARN Male Female Gets taller and heavier Gets taller and heavier Nose and jaw get bigger Hips get wider and curvier Face gets longer Face changes shape Gets more muscles Oily skin and hair; breakouts Oily skin and hair; breakouts Voice gets a little deeper Body sweats more Hair grows under the armpit Hair grows on face Hair grows around genitals Hair grows under the armpit Breast and nipples get larger Hair grows around genitals Body sweats more Voice gets deeper May have mood swings May have a mood swings Hair on arms and legs grow darker
- 4. WHAT IS PUBERTY? It is an awkward time for everybody. It is the time when your body changes from child’s body to an early adult body. WHAT CAUSES THESE CHANGES? Have you ever heard of the term “raging hormones”? It is the changes of mood or volatile during puberty. These hormones were “asleep” when you were younger but now they have awaken and have caused all these changes in your body.
- 5. PUBERTY – RELATED HEALTH MYTHS AND MISCONCEPTIONS Menstruation – this is a stage for girls. It is one of the most important signs that a girl is turning a woman. It usually starts between the ages 8 and 13. once it begins, hormones will make you develop from child into an adult. - it is the shedding of the uterine lining. It comes out in a form of blood. A regular menstrual flow is three days but for adolescence, it may still be erratic and may range from five to seven days.
- 6. Here are some of the myths and misconceptions about menstruation: 1. You should not wash your hair during monthly period. 2. Exercise is bad for you when you have monthly period. 3. You lose a lot of blood during menstruations; therefore, you should lie down and rest a lot. 4. Some types of food are bad for you during your monthly period. 5. Women can catch a cold easily during your monthly period so avoid drinking cold beverages. 6. Women having their monthly period are not allowed to swim in the ocean for fear of being eaten by sharks.
- 7. Circumcision - it is a surgical procedure, which removes the foreskin of the male sex organ. In some cultures, like here in the Philippines, boys undergo circumcision because it symbolizes that the boy is ready for manhood. In some cultures, they do not believe in circumcision, while others differ on what age should a boy be circumcised. In some Western countries, circumcision is done on infants while others during adolescence.
- 8. Here are some of the myths and misconceptions about circumcision: 1. Circumcision improves hygiene. It was once believed that it is for hygienic purpose but scientist believe that this is just a myth. Circumcision does not make the penis cleaner and healthier. Regular baths will do just fine. 2. All men are circumcised. Not true. In fact almost 80% of the men around the world are not circumcised. It is not widely practiced in some countries like Canada and Europe. 3. Men who are not circumcised are prone to infection. This is not medically supported. It is important to keep it clean to avoid infection. Regular bath is key whether you are circumcised or not. 4. Babies do not feel pain during circumcision. Not true. This can be very traumatic especially to newborn since they are very sensitive to pain.