Puberty

Puberty is a time of life when we experience a wide range of changes in our bodies and our emotions related to increasing hormones. Puberty typically begins between the ages of 8 and 14, but research tells us that signs of puberty can start earlier for youth. That is why access to puberty education is so important to help youth understand what is happening with their bodies and emotions and know how to care for themselves.

All young people have the right to correct information about puberty to make healthy, informed decisions about their bodies and relationships.

Check out these resources for more information about puberty:

Puberty for Parents	Puberty for Educators

Puberty videos

Check out these educational puberty videos, developed by AMAZE and used with permission.

Services related to this information:

• Contact Planned Parenthood — NL Sexual Health Centre at 1-877 NO MYTHS (666-9847) or 709-579-1009
• Contact your Public Health Nurse:
  • Eastern Urban/Rural Zones
  • Central Zone
  • Western Zone
  • Labrador-Grenfell Zone
• 811 HealthLine (Newfoundland & Labrador) – Call 811 or 1-888-709-2929 / TTY 1-888-709-3555

Eastern-Urban:

• Contact the Sexual Health Clinic at sexualhealthclinic@easternhealth.ca.
• Contact the community walk-in clinic (Mundy Pond) at 709-777-1706