Explain in detail about Gonorrhea, its Symptoms and Treatment
Gonorrhea is one of the most common STDs identified in India. According to the report from Apollo hospitals, on a yearly basis, an average of ten million cases is reported…
What is the nutrition requirement for both boys and girls in puberty?
Nutrition plays a major role in providing a normal growth during the puberty. Except for the difference in the amount of calories to be consumed by the boys and girls…
“My breasts are different from one another, why is it so? Am I normal?”
Why do I have Uneven Breasts? Yes, it is completely normal to have uneven breasts. Especially, during puberty, the unevenness is more evident. In fact, no women in the world…
What is personal hygiene?
Personal hygiene can be referred to the set of activities carried out by an individual to maintain the healthy well-being of the body, thereby preventing the occurrence or spread of…
Why is my relationship with others changing and why do my friends change?
As you enter into the middle childhood (6-10 years), your dependency on your parents might reduce extensively. You tend to spend more time with others like your teachers, classmates, coaches,…
“Why am I having a sore breast causing pain in it?”
Sore Breasts: During puberty, the growth of the breast bud resulting in enlarged breasts can cause pain around the nipples. Also, usually before the menstrual cycles, girls may suffer from…
Who can touch my private parts and why is it not OK to let anyone touch my private parts?
As a kid, you are normally dependent on your parents or your caretaker for the day-to-day activities like taking bath, dressing up, etc. In such cases, it is perfectly fine…
What are the step-by-step changes occurring in an adolescent boy during puberty?
In an adolescent boy, the beginning of the puberty can usually be expected around the age of 11-12 years. The first major change that the adolescent boy can observe is…
What are the different forms of child abuse?
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), the child abuse can be categorised into four different types: physical abuse (physically assaulting the child causing injuries to the child), sexual abuse…
Are there any breast enlargement techniques for adolescent girls?
Breasts are the important sex organ of the female body, which is predominantly used for lactating and breastfeeding purposes. Until one attains puberty, the morphological structures of the breasts are…
Why is one family different from other?
All families are different. There are different types of family that can vary according to the size and who are included in it. In India, the joint family system has…
Why is the voice of the boys changing in their adolescence?
Out of the several changes in the physiological body, the change in voice is a very evident change in the adolescent boy. The change is due to the enlargement of…
What is Meant by Menstruation or Menarche? Are They Different?
Menstruation, otherwise called periods or menses, is a discharge of blood called the bleeding, along with little tissue from the inner lining of the uterus through the vagina. Such bleeding…
What is Sexual Abuse according to the POCSO Act?
Sexual abuse is an activity that involves or exploits children in different sexual activities either for the self-pleasure or due to profit motives. Engaging sex with the child, exposing the…
Sex Education Programs Neglects Parents & Teachers
Sex Education Programs Neglects Parents & Teachers: Myth: Sex Education programs usually undermine the role and authority of parents, teachers, and family. Fact: Any education program can become successful only if…
Mention some facts regarding the Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Common facts: Syphilis, Gonorrhea, Chlamydia and Trichomoniasis are treatable & curable STDs, while Hepatitis B, Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV or herpes), HIV, and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) are treatable to reduce…
What is Circumcision?
Circumcision is a process of removing the foreskin from the human penis. This process is done as soon as the child is born or while the boy reaches the adolescence…
“My friend belongs to a certain religion, where the penis skin is removed as part of their tradition, is it correct? Why is it not done to me?”
The process of removing the foreskin from the human penis is referred to as Circumcision. It is primarily done only for two reasons: one in accordance with certain religious beliefs…