Changes during puberty

Changes Boy Girl Both

Grow taller here
Skin becomes oily here
Spots appear on face Boys
Hair grows on face boys
Hair grows on arms and face boys
Hair grows on genitals (Pubic Hair) boys
Breasts develop* girls
Hips get bigger girls
Testes produce sperm Boys
Penis grows longer and wider Boys
Testes grow larger and fuller Boys
Body produces sex hormones Both
Ovaries start releasing eggs Girls
Periods start Girls
Body shape changes Both
Weight gain Both
Face changes shape Both
Spontaneous erections and wet dreams Boys
Voice becomes deeper Boys
Body sweats more both
Start having sexual feelings and thoughts Both
May be physically attracted to other people Both
Sometimes feel lonely and confused Both
Mood swings (including irritability, tearfulness, overwhelming Both
happiness and confusion)
May become argumentative and bad tempered Both
Want more independence Both
Start to think about the future Both
Start to think more about appearance both
 Breast enlargement is related to an increase in the oestrogen hormone. Males normally produce some oestrogen in the adrenal
glands and testes. Nearly one in two boys experience temporary enlargement of the breasts during puberty.
 Changes during puberty

Changes Boy Girl Both

Grow taller 
Skin becomes oily 
Spots appear on face 
Hair grows on face 
Hair grows under arms 
Hair grows on arms and face 
Hair grows on genitals (Pubic Hair) 
Breasts develop* 
Hips get bigger 
Testes produce sperm 
Penis grows longer and wider 
Testes grow larger and fuller 
Body produces sex hormones 
Ovaries start releasing eggs 
Periods start 
Produce Vaginal discharge 
Body shape changes 
Weight gain 
Face changes shape 
Spontaneous erections and wet dreams 
Voice becomes deeper 
Body sweats more 
Start having sexual feelings and thoughts 
May be physically attracted to other people 
Sometimes feel lonely and confused 
Mood swings (including irritability, tearfulness, overwhelming 
happiness and confusion)
May become argumentative and bad tempered 
Want more independence 
Start to think about the future 
Start to think more about appearance 
 Breast enlargement is related to an increase in the oestrogen hormone. Males normally produce some oestrogen in the adrenal
glands and testes. Nearly one in two boys experience temporary enlargement of the breasts during puberty.