Hygiene (puberty and menstruation) - JSS2 Home economics Past Questions and Answers - page 1

Puberty is the short span of time which marks the beginning of sexual maturation. This period differs between boys and girls. Boys generally reach puberty at about the age of 14 years. Girls reach it at about 12 years of age.

1. Hair begin to grow on different parts of the body such as the armpit, public region, beard around the jaw and a moustache above the upper lip.

2. Voice breaks and becomes deeper.

3. There is change in general body appearance as muscles develop.

4. The boy may need larger and new cloths as sex organs develop.

1. The breasts develop.

2. The body changes.

3. Hair grows on her armpits and private region. Menstruation begins.

4. There could be ski changes and problem such as pimples.

This is the monthly flow of blood from the womb, through the vagina and this occurs in every woman of child bearing age. This period is called menstrual period. It takes place after about every 25-30 days. 

1. Bath at least twice daily especially during menstruation.

2. Always change the pads after which you have a local bath of the vulva area to prevent bad odour.

3. Dispose the sanitary pad adequately.

4. Always use correct sanitary pads during your menstruation period.

5. Wash and change pants and under wears regularly.

6. Wear clean cloths.