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WEBFor Parents. Advice on children's health, behavior, and growth – from before birth through the teen years. All about how the body works, homework help, and more – just for kids. Support and advice on health, emotions, and life – designed for teens and approved by doctors. Expert-approved health education resources for PreK through 12th grade.
Is It Normal to Masturbate? (for Teens) | Nemours KidsHealth
WEBRumors about masturbation causing health problems aren’t true. Masturbation will not: stunt your growth. cause diseases or mental problems. harm your eyesight. affect periods or stop you from having kids in the future. give you a sexually transmitted disease (STD) People often think of masturbation as a private topic.
Sex (for Teens) | Nemours KidsHealth
WEBSex. en español: Sexo. See answers to some common questions about sex and sexuality. A Friend Keeps Asking Me to Do Sexual Stuff. How Do I Make Him Stop? Can a Doctor Tell During Your Pelvic Exam if You've Had Sex? Can a Doctor Tell if You've Been Masturbating? Can Fingering or Oral Sex Cause an Infection?
Understanding Puberty (for Parents) | Nemours KidsHealth
WEBFor a male, the physical changes of puberty usually start with the testicles getting bigger. Dark, coarse, curly hair will sprout just above the penis and on the scrotum. The penis and testes will get larger, and erections happen more often. Ejaculation — the release of sperm-containing semen —also happens.
Is My Penis Normal? (for Teens) | Nemours KidsHealth
WEBThe penis grows the most during puberty. Some boys start puberty around 9 and others don't start until they are 15. Usually by the end of puberty, a guy's penis has reached its expected size. Puberty usually ends about 4 years after it starts, so this is usually around age 13–19. In addition to size, guys also wonder about how their penis looks.
Puberty Basics (for Teens) | Nemours KidsHealth
WEBFor most females, the first physical change of puberty is breast development. It starts with small, firm, tender lumps (called buds) under one or both nipples. The breasts will get larger over the next year or two. Dark, coarse, curly hair will appear on the labia (the folds of skin surrounding the vagina).
Video: Am I Normal? (Girls and Puberty) (for Kids) - KidsHealth
WEBGirls have lots of questions about the body changes of puberty, especially about breasts and first periods. Watch this video to get some answers!
How the Body Works (Topic Center) (for Kids) - KidsHealth
WEBThe four major types of germs are bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa. Learn more. The human body is an amazing machine. Learn more about it through movies, quizzes, articles, and more.
Parents (for Parents) | Nemours KidsHealth
WEBParents (for Parents) | Nemours KidsHealth. There are ways to help yourself through stressful moments. If you feel depressed or alone, talking to a parent is a good place to start. Nemours KidsHealth partnered with the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health to bring parents practical ideas for feeding their families.
Croup (for Parents) | Nemours KidsHealth
WEBKids with croup have a virus that makes their airways swell. They have a telltale "barking" cough (often compared to the sound of a seal's bark) and make a high-pitched, squeaky noise when they breathe. Children can also sound hoarse (lose their voice or get a scratchy voice). Most kids with croup (KROOP) get better in a week or so.