Some signs of puberty are common for everyone, while others are unique to females or males only. Just hover over or click on any of the Signs of Puberty to learn more.

VOICE CHANGES
Your voice starts to change and gets deeper (it may “crack” at first).FACE & CHEST CHANGES
The size and shape of your face and chest start to change. Hair growth may begin on your face and chest.CHANGES IN PENIS AND TESTICLES
Your penis and testicles begin to grow larger. You start having more frequent erections and nocturnal emissions (“wet dreams”).FEELINGS & EMOTIONS
You start having changes in feelings, moods and emotions. For example, you might have a new interest in sex or you may feel sad or angry more often than you did before.SKIN CHANGES
Acne or pimples may start to appear and skin may be oilier.BODY ODOR
Your body odor starts to change – and becomes more noticeable.HAIR GROWTH
You start to notice armpit and pubic hair. You may also notice thicker, darker or more hair in other places on your face, body and legs.GROWTH SPURTS
You might get taller very quickly (females usually start getting taller faster than males). Your hands, feet, arms and legs might get longer and bigger. You may gain weight and get bigger in some places and smaller in others. You might notice muscles you didn’t see beforeSTRETCH MARKS
Some people get little “stretch marks” (tiny scars), where skin was pulled from growing so fast (these usually fade with time).FACE CHANGES
The shape of your face starts to change.CHANGES IN BREASTS
Your breasts start to grow and change (this often happens before menstruation begins).MENSTRUATION BEGINS
The start of menstruation (or “getting your period”) begins.CHANGES IN BODY SHAPE
Your hips start to widen and other parts of your body change and may be curvier.