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 * Physical Changes that Occur during Puberty **

//Throughout this page you will learn about the physical changes that occur during puberty. These include:// ·  Voice Breaking · Pimples and Acne · Larger penis · Developing breasts · Menustration · Pubic hair · Wet dreams

Voice ‘breaking’ is a change that occurs most often in boys. What happens is that the cartilage that surrounds the voice box is affected by testosterone and it grows thicker. This and the fact that the vocal chords become longer cause the vibrations, that the voice box makes, deepens. When the vocal chords grow rapidly, the voice sometimes becomes uncontrollably higher and this can be quite embarrassing but it is just a normal part of adolescence. · The best way to cope with this change is to wait it out, it doesn’t happen for long and there is nothing you can do. · As with many of these changes it might be nice to talk to your child about it if he wants you to but otherwise there isn’t much you can do.
 * Voice breaking**
 * Coping strategies: adolescent **
 * Coping strategies: parents **

Pimples are very common throughout puberty and if they aren’t dealt with they can develop into large amounts of pimples, called acne. Pimples are the result of small pores or glands in your skin being clogged and then becoming infected and red (these are the red lumps you see). · The best way to avoid pimples and acne is to use facial cream and to keep your hands away from your face, especially your forehead and the line down the middle of the face (these can be a common place for pimples to occur). · Though your child may not like it, the best way to stop them from developing pimples is by reprimanding them if they constantly touch their face. · If they to get severe acne it is best to seek medical help.
 * Pimples and acne **
 * Coping strategies: adolescents **
 * Coping strategies: parents **

During puberty, the male penis and testes grow considerably larger. This happens at a different rate (usually over a long period of time) for different people but usually occurs between the ages of 9-19. · There is really no way you can deal with this change. · This would be quite a personal topic for your child so there is nothing really that you can do to help them.
 * Larger penis **
 * Coping strategies: adolescents **
 * Coping strategies: adults **

As girls go through puberty they begin to develop small bumps that eventually develop into breasts. During this process the nipples may begin to itch but that is completely normal. Also it is quite normal to have one breast growing slightly faster than the other. Also remember that breasts grow to many different sizes so it is not abnormal to have smaller or larger breasts than other people. · There aren’t really any problems relating to developing breasts except for self image. Always remember when it comes to puberty, try not to compare yourself to other people because everyone is different and everyone goes through puberty at different rates. · The best way to help your child to cope with developing breasts is to make sure they don’t get too self-conscience and if needed have a talk to them.
 * Developing breasts **
 * Coping strategies: adolescents **
 * Coping strategies: adults **

Menustration (also known as a period) is a key stage in puberty for girls. This change is when blood and an unfertilised egg is released from the body through the vagina. It begins between the ages of 8-13 and happens each month until your mid-forties unless the egg is fertilised by having sex.
 * Menustration **

· This change can be very difficult to cope with but a good way to cope is to talk to your mother about it. Though it may be hard to believe, she also went through (and still is going through) this change and she will no doubt have good advice to cope with it. · The best way to help your child cope with this change is to talk to them about past experiences that may help them.
 * Coping strategies: adolescents**
 * Coping strategies: adults **

This physical change affects both boys and girls in different ways. For boys, hair begins to grow on and around the penis and testes. This happens between the ages of 10 and 15. While this is happening hair also begins to grow in your underarms, on your legs, on your arms and on your chest, all the way preparing your body for becoming an adult. For girls, hair begins to grow around the vaginal area as well as, much to your dismay, on your legs, arms and underarms (this hair grows a few years after pubic hair first appears). Pubic hair, for girls, can begin to grow as early as 7 to as late as 14, so don’t worry about whether or not you are going at the same rate as your friends! **Coping strategies: adolescents** · With hair, comes sweat and body odour for both boys and girls. So the best way to cope with getting body hair (and in turn body odour) is to constantly apply deodorant (in the morning, before sport and any other time that you, or your parents, deem necessary).  · Your role as parents, during this physical change, is to alert your children to the fact that they may become a bit, for need of a better word, ‘smelly’ and to ensure that they apply deodorant when necessary (without annoying them too much).
 * Pubic hair **
 * Coping strategies: adults**

Wet dreams are physical changes that occur in males. It occurs during the night when a boy is sexually aroused by dreams or physical touching such as masturbation this causes semen to be ejaculated from the penis. This change occurs between the ages of 12 and 18 and is perfectly normal.
 * Wet dreams**

· There isn't really any way to cope with this change. · This is a personal change and it is unlikely your child would want any help coping with it.
 * Coping strategies: adolescents**
 * Coping strategies: adults**

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