Wet dreams explained

A wet dream happens when semen is released from the penis during sleep. Wet dreams are a normal part of puberty and are a sign that the body is developing and maturing. Learning about these changes can help young people understand their bodies and feel more confident as they grow.

Suggested video to watch: "What is wet dream?".

Menstruation explained

Beginning menstruation, often called getting your period, is a normal part of going through puberty for girls. Your period happens around once a month because changes from puberty signal your brain to release new chemicals, called hormones, into your body.

Suggested video to watch: "Menstruation: What to expect".

Taking care of your body during puberty

You may be more aware of your body as it goes through puberty—the changes that happen as your body develops from a child to a young adult. These changes include increased hormone production, increased oil production in the skin, and body hair growth. These changes can cause body odor to be more noticeable and cause acne. Let's learn how to take care of your body.

Suggested video to watch: "Taking care of your body during puberty".

Physical changes during puberty

If you are between the ages of 8 and 14, you may be experiencing some of the changes that happen when your body changes from a child to a young adult. Puberty in girls can start as early as age 8 and as late as 13 or 14, while it can start as early as age nine and as late as 15. Eventually, everyone goes through it!

Suggested videos to watch: "Top signs girls are in puberty"; "Top signs boys are in puberty".

Puberty

Puberty is the process of physical changes through which a child's body matures into an adult's body. Some changes that happen during puberty may seem weird, but the more you know about puberty and what to expect during this time, the easier it is to adjust to the changes you experience.

Suggested videos to watch: "Puberty and finding out who you are"; "Pimples and periods: A puberty guide".

Finding help and support

Sometimes it can be awkward to ask a parent or trusted adult questions about puberty and sex. As uncomfortable as it may feel, remember that they were once your age and went through the same things you are going through. A parent or trusted adult can provide the support you deserve as you go through puberty. That's why it is important for you to have at least one adult you trust and can talk with.

Suggested video to watch: "Finding an adult that you can trust".

Deepfakes: Know the risks

Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be used in positive ways, but it can also be misused to create fake images that look real. AI-generated images (sometimes called "deepfakes") can seriously harm someone's privacy, reputation, and well-being. Let's learn how to recognize this form of online abuse and what to do if it happens.

Suggested video to watch: "Deepfakes Aren't Fake, Here's Why AI Pics Cause Real Harm".

Are you social-media smart?

Being connected to your friends, family, and everyone else online can be awesome. However, it is easy to get caught up in feeling like life needs to be perfect and comparing ourselves to others. Let's learn some tips to become social media smart!

Suggested video to watch: "Social media and self-image".