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Always Changing:

Puberty Education Program for Boys

Class Overview

• As you grow up, your body changes

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• Changes in how you look and feel

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• Timing is different for everyone – from

10 – 17 years old

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• Each boy grows at his own pace

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• Girls go through puberty too!

Class Guidelines

• Don’t be afraid to ask questions

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• Be respectful of your peers

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• Please no talking or laughing

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• Use appropriate medical terms

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• No personal stories

Class Agenda

• Video

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• Puberty

- Male Reproductive System

- Physical Changes

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• Personal Hygiene

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• Healthy Bodies

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• Questions

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Always Changing Video

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Overview of the � Male Reproductive System

• Being familiar with the male anatomy, will help you better understand your body as you grow

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• During puberty, a hormone called testosterone enables the testicles to start producing mature sperm for the first time

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• The purpose of the male reproductive system is to produce sperm

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Male Reproductive System

Male Growth & Development

The 5 Tanner Stages of Development

Assesses stages of puberty by looking at signs of male maturation:

• genital/pubic hair growth
• growth spurts
• muscle development
• growth of body/facial hair
• voice deepening
• Progression through stages varies from person to person- everyone has their own timetable
• Boys maturation is usually 1-2 years later than girls

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Stage One Physical Changes

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• This stage starts at birth and ends somewhere between the ages 10 – 13
• Childhood stage; no visible signs of pubertal development

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Stage Two Physical Changes

• Usually happens between ages

9 –14

• Testicles and scrotum grow larger
• Fine, straight hair starts growing at the base of the penis

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Stage Three Physical Changes

• Usually happens between the ages of

11 to 16

• Testicles and scrotum continue to grow
• Penis grows larger
• Pubic hair becomes darker, thicker and curlier
• Vocal cords increase in size, causing voice to deepen
• Height and weight may start to increase noticeably

Stage Four Physical Changes

• Usually happens between the ages of 12 – 17
• Growth spurt continues
• Shoulders begin to broaden and physique becomes more muscular
• Penis grows in width as well as length
• Pubic hair coarsens and thickens more
• Underarm hair appears
• Traces of hair may appear on upper lip and chin
• Testicles start to produce sperm; ejaculation occurs for the first time

Stage Five Physical Changes

• Usually happens between the ages of 14 – 18
• Adult stage; overall look is that of a young man
• Genitals and pubic hair have an adult appearance
• Growth spurt slows down
• Facial hair growth may become heavier
• Body hair growth, especially on the chest, may continue into the 20s

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Nocturnal Emission - “wet dream”

• Normal occurrence during puberty

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• Occurs during the night while you are sleeping

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• You may wake up to find your sheets or pajamas wet.

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• This happens when you have an erection and ejaculation during your sleep

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• You can not control this

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• This is normal and will stop as you get older

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Involuntary erections

• Involuntary erections occur for no apparent reason

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• Erections occur when blood flows into the penis and the muscles at the base of the penis tense causing the penis to feel hard

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• They can occur without warning during puberty

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• They go away as the muscles at the base of the penis relax, allowing blood to leave the penis

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Who to Talk To

• Family member:
• Your mom, dad, brother, uncle, etc.

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• Teacher or school nurse

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• Doctor

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• Trusted adult

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Personal Hygiene

Perspiration (sweat)

• Helps body to regulate temperature
• Eccrine Glands- produce clear, odorless sweat- begin working at birth
• Apocrine Glands- become active with puberty- different type of sweat- unpleasant smell when it comes into contact with bacteria on skin-causing body odor

Personal Hygiene

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• Body produces more sweat; causing body odor
• Bathe/shower daily with soap
• Shampoo hair regularly
• Control underarm odor and wetness with deodorant or antiperspirant
• Change clothes daily and after sweating

– This means your underwear too!

Personal Hygiene

Skin Care

• Oil glands in your skin become more active-produce excess amounts of an oily substance called sebum
• Oil and dead skin cells can block pores, allowing bacteria to develop which can lead to acne
• Cleanse face twice a day with face cleanser
• Don’t squeeze or pick at pimples
• Don’t worry; acne is a normal part of puberty, and steps can be taken to reduce it

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Personal Hygiene

Bad Breath

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Caused by bacteria that gathers on the small pieces of food left in your mouth, especially between your teeth.

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How to prevent bad breath

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• Brush your teeth (and tongue!) for at least 2 minutes, twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste, especially after meals.

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• Floss every day.

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• Replace your toothbrush every 3 to 4 months.

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• Visit your dentist twice a year for cleanings and an

exam to check for cavities.

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Healthy Bodies

• Stay active – exercise!
• Eat nutritious foods

-Limit soda and empty calorie snacks

• Regular bathing and dental care

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Personal Safety

• Personal safety-aware of surroundings, buddy system, proper protective gear when playing sports/activities

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• If you feel

uncomfortable

or unsafe-

just say NO!!!!

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Remember:

• Making GOOD choices means more trust, more responsibility, more freedom!!

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• All that you are feeling and all the changes occurring in your body are a part of growing up and it's OK!

This is all NORMAL!!!!!!

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Knowledge Check

• Do some boys experience emotional ups and downs during puberty? Yes or No

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• Will ALL boys start shaving during puberty?

Yes or No

• Are nocturnal emissions normal or not normal? Yes or No
• During puberty, your voice may “crack” when you are talking because your vocal cords are growing? Yes or No

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• Testosterone is:
• A sweat gland
• An emotional reaction to puberty
• The primary female hormone
• The primary male hormone

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• What hormone is responsible for the physical changes in boys?
• Estrogen
• Testosterone

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• Will all boys experience each stage of puberty at the same time?

Yes or No

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• Sperm is made in the:
• Pituitary glands
• Penis
• Scrotum
• Testicles

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