What are some changes that occur in males and females during puberty

What are some changes that occur in males and females during puberty?

Puberty is the time when your body physically grows to an adult. Lots of changes go through your body during puberty; your emotions also feel more intense and stronger. Puberty usually starts at the ages between 8 and 14. Males often start puberty later than females.

However, puberty takes many years and comes in stages; it doesn’t start all at once. Some signs of puberty may appear at an early age while others show up years later. Puberty is different for every person; hence; each person goes through puberty at their own pace.

Physical changes during puberty in male and female are a normal part of life. But it is common to feel excited, anxious also confused about it. Knowing what to expect beforehand can make the changes during puberty seem less stressful or weird. Here are some changes to expect during puberty for male and female.

All Bodies

• Acne appears on your face and body.
• You develop a body odor and start to sweat more.
• Hair starts to grow under your armpits.
• Around your genitals hair begins to grow- this is known as pubic hair. 
• More hair begins to grow on your arms and legs; the hair may get darker.
• You may start feeling pain on your legs and arms as you grow; this is known as “growing pains.”


• Your voice gets deeper or lower, sometimes it may crack as it changes, this is normal, and it goes away eventually’. The bump in your throat known as “Adam’s apple,” grows bigger and visible as this happens.
• Testicles and penis get bigger.
• Shoulders and chest get broader.
• During puberty you may have swelling around your nipples indicating start of breasts; it can go on for a few months or years, but it normally goes away.


• Breasts begin to develop and get bigger.
• Your body gets curvier, and the hips become wider.
• The period starts at this stage.
• Labium grows bigger and changes color.

Hormones control puberty, and these hormones interfere with your body and feelings. Your emotions may be more intense and stronger; hence; your feelings may change randomly and quickly as you go through mood swings.

In the process of puberty, you begin having sexual urges and thoughts. You start to feel attracted to females, males, or both-this is known as having a “crush.” And find out that you are sexually excited or “turned on” a lot. As you get older, these feelings may not be as strong. However, some people masturbate as they explore their sexuality and release the sexual tension while as others wait for these feelings to pass. It is normal either way. 

Puberty can be a very disturbing and confusing time of your life. Your emotions may appear to be out of control. Having these feelings is hard, hence finding healthy and fun activities can help you cope with your feelings and stress and release extra energy as you go through physical changes during puberty male and female.