Puberty and Adolescence outlines puberty, signs of puberty in boys and girls, menstruation and menstrual hygiene, body odor, and adolescence. Puberty is the period of sexual maturation that generally begins around ages 12-14. Signs of puberty in boys include development of sex organs and growth of body hair, while signs in girls are growth of body hair, breast development, and onset of menstruation. Adolescence describes the transition period from childhood to adulthood, characterized by physical, emotional, behavioral, and social changes. Challenges adolescents face include navigating physical changes, emotional problems, substance abuse, education, health issues, and relationships.

1. Puberty and Adolescence

2. OBJECTIVES:
1. Explain puberty and Adolescence
2. Identify signs of puberty in both boys and girls
3. Describe menstruation and menstrual hygiene
4. Outline the cause and prevention of body odour
5. Examine the characteristics of Adolescence

3. PUBERTY
It is the short span of time that marks
the beginning of sexual maturation in
both boys and girls. This maturation
period differs between boys and
girls. Boys generally reach puberty at
about fourteen years while girls reach
it earlier at about twelve. There are
individual differences. Therefore these
periods cannot be the same for
everybody.

4. SIGNS OF PUBERTY IN BOYS
1. Sex organs develop; that is production of sperm or
spermatozoa by sex gland called testicles.
2. Hairs grow at the pubic region, arm pit, around the jaw etc.
3. Enlargement / development of muscles
4. Voice breaks and becomes deeper.
SIGNS OF PUBERTY IN GIRLS
1. Hairs grow at pubic region and
armpit
2. Enlargement of the hips. Skin
may change and pimples may
appear on the face.
3. The breast develop
4. Commencement of menstruation

5. Menstruation: This is the monthly flow of blood
from the womb through the virginal in every woman
of child bearing age.
Menstrual Hygiene: This is the act of
keeping one’s body clean during
menstruation.

6. BODY ODOUR: Body odour is the unwelcoming, irritating and
unpleasant smell that comes from the body. A clean body is
odourless; therefore bad odour could be as a result of improper care
or not taking care of the body.
CAUSES OF BODY ODOUR
1. Improper care during menstruation.
2. Accumulation of dirt in the body.
3. Putting on dirty clothes always.
4. Irregular bathing can also cause bad odour.
5. Using poor body care product.
PREVENTION OF BODY ODOUR
1. Wearing clean clothes always.
2. Using good body care product helps to prevent body odour.
3. Always observe good hygiene during menstruation.
4. Have a regular bathing especially after exercise and during
menstruation.
1. Enumerate two causes of body odour.
2. Explain body odour.

7. Adolescence
Adolescence is a phase when children go through
several changes as they journey from childhood to
maturity.
Characteristics of adolescence
1. Family to family because of genetic factors.
2. One socio-economic group to another because of
differences in environmental factors, such as
improved nutrition.
3. One culture to another because of certain cultural
beliefs and practices.

8. Challenges of an Adolescent
The following are the challenges of adolescent
1. Physical changes (signs of puberty)
2. Emotional changes and problems
3. Behavioral changes
4. Substance Use and Abuse
5. Educational challenges
6. Health problems
7. Psychological problems
8. Social problems – dating and relationships:
9. Aggression and violence

9. Ways of expressing sexuality.
Adolescent sexuality is a stage of human development in
which adolescents experience and explore sexual feelings.
Interest in sexuality intensifies during the onset of puberty,
and sexuality is often a vital aspect of teenagers' lives.
Sexual activity in general is associated with various risks.
Sources of sexuality information
The sources of sexuality information can come from the
following;
 Television
 Social media
 Peer group
 School
 Family

10. CLASSWORK
1. State the meaning of Adolescence.
2. Mention five characteristics of Adolescents.
3. List and explain four challenges of
adolescents.