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T or F: Everyone starts puberty at the same time.
F: everyone is different. Puberty can start as young as 8 and as late as 14. it's not a race!
During puberty body odor will be noticeable. Name three of your stinkiest body spots.
Under your arms, private areas (genitals) and feet
How can you keep on top of body odour?
daily showers, deodorant, clean clothes....
T or F: during puberty your oil glands can get more active. This can cause greasy hair.
T: this can happen to some girls (and boys), particularly close to the scalp.
T or F: people get acne because they don't shower
F: even with regular washing, teens can get acne.
Jana forgot to put on deodorant today and ran around during gym. She joined her friends at lunch. What might her friends be thinking?
Jana might smell like BO and her friends might notice and be uncomfortable
Helen's mom keeps nagging her to take a shower. But Helen just doesn't have the time. It seems like they are always arguing about this. advice?
will vary.
T or F: when girls start growing body hair they should shave it.
F. That is a personal choice
Morgan doesn't really like brushing her teeth, so often she 'forgets'. She has a group project with some friends. What might they think?
Morgan might have bad breath. her teeth might be dirty. her friends might be grossed out
Daisy is hanging out with her friends. She hasn't washed her hair in a while, so she keeps scratching her scalp. What might her friend's think?
unhygienic, might notice dandruff falling.
name 5 body parts that only have 3 letters
ear, toe, eye, bum, leg, arm,
Name 5 body parts that are talked about daily...
hair, nose, thumb, eyes, ear, mouth....
T or F: all women's breasts look the same
false
T or F: when bathing, water is enough to keep good hygiene
F. we need soap to get ride of the oil and smell. BUT you do not need to put soap inside your vulva/vagina.
T or F: underwear should be changed every day
T! bacteria grows and there is vaginal discharge. this can be smelly and cause infections
