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Boys
The age of pubertal onset in this group is from nine to 14 years, but on average starts at 11-and-a-half to 12 years old. The whole process of puberty should take three to four years.
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3 inches per year
When they start puberty, boys usually experience this much growth per year (on average).
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True
True or False: uneven testicles are normal
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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer
This is the meaning of LGBTQ
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Once a year and after unprotected sex with a new partner
How often should a sexually active individual get tested for sexually transmitted infections?
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Possible answers: deepening of voice, acne, body hair growth, facial hair growth, increased stress, body odor, sperm production, growth of penis and testicles, increase in body size
These are 3 changes that the male body experiences when puberty begins.
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the end of puberty
Boys will experience a range of emotions as they go through puberty. At times, they may feel irritable, sad, and even depressed. They may feel many different emotions related to their sexuality, including confusion, fear, and desire. Emotions start to level out by _______.
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Body odor
As girls and boys go through puberty, they may find that they sweat more and need to shower daily and wear deodorant to prevent this.
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Non-binary or gender queer
This is a spectrum of gender identities that are not exclusively masculine or feminine.
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Asymptomatic
This is when a condition, such as an STI, doesn't show any symptoms.
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Testosterone
This hormone is the male sex hormone, although females have it in lower levels.
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fertilize a woman's egg/ cause pregnancy
Once a boy begins puberty, his semen can do this...
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"Crack"
As boys' voice box enlarges and the vocal cords grow, their voice may do this as they speak. While this can be embarrassing and annoying, it's a normal part of the growth process.
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Coming out
This is when a gay or lesbian individual tells friends and family members about their sexual orientation.
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Condoms
Aside from abstinence, these are the best protection against STIs.
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Estrogen and progesterone
These two hormones are the main female sex hormones, although males also have them in lower levels.
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Wet dreams
This is when you ejaculate ('come' or 'cum') and release sperm (male reproductive cells) in your sleep. It's normal to have sexual thoughts and feelings, especially during puberty when your body is changing. It can be confusing and strange at first but it isn't unusual. Your feelings should calm down after a while when your body adjusts to the changes.
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Spontaneous (erections)
During puberty, boys get these without touching their penis and without having sexual thoughts. This can be embarrassing, especially if they occur in public—at school, for example.
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Talk to someone
It is important and helpful to do this when faced with confusing feelings that go with growing up — whether it's with someone that is a parent or other family member, a close friend or sibling, or a school counselor.
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Herpes, hepatitis B, HIV, HPV, and genital warts.
These STIs are incurable, though they can be managed.
Hint: there are 5 |
growth spurt in hands and feet
These two changes are among the first a boy will notice when puberty begins. He will usually experience a growth spurt in these two body parts. They will appear disproportionate to the rest of his body and they will contribute to clumsiness.
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in the testicles (balls)
Sperm are made here
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Menstrual cycle or period
About once a month, during ovulation, an ovary sends a tiny egg into one of the Fallopian tubes. If the egg is not fertilized, then this happens.
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60%
This many (percentage) LGBT students report feeling unsafe at school because of their sexual orientation.
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chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis
These STIs can be cured with antibiotics.
Hint: there are 3 |