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Girls

 

  • Girls increase in size and shape, with more rounded hips and a more defined waist
  • The vulva, vagina and nipples will get bigger. The first pubic hair appears, then the breasts will begin to develop, sometimes unevenly. Periods usually begin a year after this
  • Girls generally start their periods when they weigh about 41 kilos and are about 149 cms tall. It is usually between 9 and 14 years. Their periods are sometimes irregular at first, but usually settle into a pattern after a few months. If a girl hasn't started her period by the time she is 16, it would be a good idea to talk to a nurse or doctor about it.
  • They often have a vaginal discharge - an increase in the mucous produced in the vagina
  • They can have an orgasm when masturbating

 

 

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