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Puberty Sexual Education For Boys And Girls 1991 English29 <2026 Edition>

Q: Is masturbation harmful? A: No. Doctors agree it is a normal way to explore your body and does not cause pimples, blindness, or mental illness. It should be done in private.

Q: What is an erection? A: (For boys) When the penis fills with blood and becomes hard. This can happen for no reason at all, often at embarrassing times. It will go away on its own. puberty sexual education for boys and girls 1991 english29

Q: What is a hymen? A: (For girls) A thin piece of skin partly covering the vaginal opening. It can stretch from sports or exercise; a broken hymen does not always mean a girl has had sex. Q: Is masturbation harmful

Q: How tall will I be? A: No one knows for sure. Look at your parents – that is a clue. Most growth stops around age 18. For Boys and Girls, Approx

For Boys and Girls, Approx. Ages 9–13

| Question | Answer | |----------|--------| | “Is it normal to have one testicle lower?” | Yes – that keeps them from crushing. | | “Can I get pregnant the first time?” | Yes. | | “Does masturbation cause pimples?” | No. | | “Will I grow hair where I don’t want it?” | Possibly – many remove it. | | “What if my period starts at school?” | Keep a pad in your backpack; tell the school nurse or a female teacher. | | “Is it okay to be scared?” | Yes – every adult went through this. |

Mood swings, feeling more sensitive or tearful – due to hormones. Normal.

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Q: Is masturbation harmful? A: No. Doctors agree it is a normal way to explore your body and does not cause pimples, blindness, or mental illness. It should be done in private.

Q: What is an erection? A: (For boys) When the penis fills with blood and becomes hard. This can happen for no reason at all, often at embarrassing times. It will go away on its own.

Q: What is a hymen? A: (For girls) A thin piece of skin partly covering the vaginal opening. It can stretch from sports or exercise; a broken hymen does not always mean a girl has had sex.

Q: How tall will I be? A: No one knows for sure. Look at your parents – that is a clue. Most growth stops around age 18.

For Boys and Girls, Approx. Ages 9–13

| Question | Answer | |----------|--------| | “Is it normal to have one testicle lower?” | Yes – that keeps them from crushing. | | “Can I get pregnant the first time?” | Yes. | | “Does masturbation cause pimples?” | No. | | “Will I grow hair where I don’t want it?” | Possibly – many remove it. | | “What if my period starts at school?” | Keep a pad in your backpack; tell the school nurse or a female teacher. | | “Is it okay to be scared?” | Yes – every adult went through this. |

Mood swings, feeling more sensitive or tearful – due to hormones. Normal.