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mood, typically making them endorphins members of the same sex; gynaecomastia
feel persistently sad, dejected, A hormone, released in the also called homosexual. Enlargement of a male’s
and anxious. brain, that lessens the feeling “breasts” due to a change
of pain and improves gender in hormone levels during
desensitization a person’s mood. A combination of a person’s puberty; often referred to
The lessening of a person’s biological sex, gender as “man boobs” or “moobs”.
sensitivity and emotional equality expression, and gender identity.
response to a negative The state of being equal and heterosexism
stimulus following fair, such as all people having gender dysphoria The assumption that an
frequent exposure to it. the same rights regardless of A condition in which an individual is sexually attracted
their race or religion. individual feels that their to people of the opposite sex.
digital footprint biological sex does not
A trail of digital data that erection match their gender identity. heterosexual
is a record of a person’s The firm and enlarged state of A person that is sexually
online activity. a penis when filled with blood, gender expression attracted to members of
often caused by sexual arousal. The way individuals present the opposite sex; also known
discrimination themselves to society, through as straight.
Treating a person unfairly erogenous zone their appearance and behaviour.
as a result of prejudice, for A highly sensitive area of the homophobia
reasons including race, gender, body that is packed with nerve gender identity Showing prejudice against
or religion. endings, and which can cause The way individuals people who are gay.
sexual arousal when stimulated. personally think, feel, and
divorce see themselves as a man, homosexual
The legal way of ending extremism woman, or other gender. A person who is sexually
of a marriage. Having ideas and views that attracted to members of
are extreme, or that differ genitals the same sex; also called gay.
echo chamber considerably from what most A person’s external sexual
A filtering system, such as that people think to be correct organs – the penis and testicles hormone
used on social media websites, or reasonable. of a male, and a female’s vulva. A chemical (such as oestrogen
whereby users are only exposed or testosterone) produced by
to select news and information flaccid germ cell the body that controls and
sources, based on their online The state of the penis An egg or a sperm. regulates the activities of
activity, that reinforce their when soft and not erect. specific cells in the body.
already-existing opinions. gestation
fertilization The period of time, from hypothalamus
ejaculation The joining of germ cells conception to birth, during An area of the brain that
The sudden discharge of (a male sperm and female which a baby develops inside triggers puberty by releasing
fluid from the genitals, usually egg) to create a zygote – a female’s uterus. the GnRH hormone.
as a result of sexual activity. a cluster of cells that,
over time, forms a baby. gland identity
emergency contraception An organ that produces and The distinguishing qualities
A hormone-based firewall releases chemicals, such as and characteristics of a person,
contraception that prevents A digital security system that hormones, into the body. such as nationality, personality,
pregnancy, used only after protects a person’s computer gender, interests, and culture.
protection has failed or from unauthorized access, grooming
following unprotected sex. such as from hackers. When a person pretends to be identity theft
someone or something that The criminal act of obtaining
emotion foreplay they are not, in order to earn and using another individual’s
The body’s instinctive response Intimate acts, such as kissing trust and manipulate another personal details.
to something happening to or and touching, between two person into doing something.
around a person. individuals that stimulate sexual implantat
arousal, sometimes, but not groping When a fertilized egg attaches
empathy always, before sex. When a person touches itself to the wall of the uterus.
The ability to see things from someone else in a sexual way,
another person’s perspective, gay over or under clothing, without independence
and to understand and share Being sexually attracted to their consent. Freedom of actions and
his or her emotions.







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thoughts, without being genitals and other body parts ovary prejudice
influenced by another person. for sexual pleasure. A female reproductive organ in Preconceived assumptions that
which eggs (ova) are produced. are not based in fact, and which
individuality mature are often untrue and unjust.
The qualities of a person A person who is fully developed ovulation
that distinguish him or her and grown into an adult. The release of eggs (ova) from premenstrual syndrome
from others. an ovary into the fallopian tube. (PMS)
media A mix of symptoms, such
insomnia The term used to refer panic attack as irritability, fatigue, and
The inability to sleep. to news outlets, such as An overwhelming and sudden stomach pains, experienced
newspapers, radio, and TV sense of intense anxiety, which by some females just
intimacy broadcasting companies. can cause certain physical before menstruation.
Being close to or with another symptoms such as palpitations,
person, emotionally or sexually. menarche shortness of breath, sweating, privacy
A female’s first menstrual and dizziness. A person’s seclusion from
larynx period, which starts others and control over their
Also called the voice box; an during puberty. parasite personal information, both
organ, located in the throat, An organism that lives on online and in person.
that houses the vocal cords and menstruation or in a host, which it uses
forms a passage through which When the lining of the uterus is as a food source. privilege
air flows to and from the lungs. discharged from the body with An often unearned advantage
blood as part of her monthly peer pressure or preference given only to a
lateral thinking menstruation cycle. It is also A social influence felt by particular person or group.
The ability to solve a problem known as a period. individuals to be a certain way
by thinking creatively or in order to fit in with their peers. puberty
“outside the box”. mental health The time during adolescence
A person’s psychological penis when a person reaches sexual
LGBTQ+ well-being, including their The male sex organ, used maturity. Characterized by
Short for lesbian, gay, emotional and social wellness. for sexual pleasure and many changes in the body
bisexual, trans, questioning, reproduction, and urination. to enable reproduction.
and others. A term used to mental illness
describe and categorize the A medical condition that affects period pubic hair
variety of different sexual a person’s psychological health When the lining of the uterus is Hair that grows around
identities that aren’t and disrupts their behaviour, discharged from the body with the genitals.
heterosexual or straight. thought processes, and mood. blood as part of her monthly
menstruation cycle. It is also racism
logical thinking networking known as menstruation. Discrimination or prejudice
A process whereby a person Connecting and interacting against an individual or group
thinks through something with other people to share phishing due to their racial identity.
step-by-step, in which each step ideas and opinions, and to When someone online pretends
is directly related in some way to cultivate useful contacts. to be a financial institution in reproduction
the ones before and after it. order to get someone to pass The biological process of
obsessive-compulsive on their bank details. procreating, in which parents
lubricant disorder (OCD) produce children. Once an
A substance to make something A medical condition in which phobia individual begins puberty,
slippery and reduce friction. The a person has thoughts or A severe, often irrational, he or she is able to reproduce.
vagina lubricates itself when a feelings that compel them fear of something specific.
female is sexually aroused. to behave a certain way. resilience
pornography Having the strength to
malware orgasm Printed or visual material that withstand and recover from
Malicious software that is The climax of sexual arousal, is designed to sexually excite. change or difficulty.
designed to gain access to a resulting in intense feelings of
electronic device and/or cause pleasure, usually accompanied pregnancy safer sex
damage to it. by ejaculation in males and The condition of a female Sex using different methods,
sometimes in females. who is carrying a baby. including barrier contraception,
masturbation to protect against STIs
Touching or rubbing the and pregnancy.







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sanitary care sext stereotype tween
Products designed to A naked, underwear-only, or A prevailing and oversimplified An individual who is between
keep females comfortable sexually explicit picture or video idea that is often prejudicial childhood and puberty.
during menstruation. message sent by the taker to about a person or group.
another person. Also called United Nations (UN)
scrotum nude selfie. stigma An international organization,
The skin sack containing A sense of shame due to having formed in 1945 to promote
the testicles. sexual identity a certain characteristic. international cooperation,
A person’s perception of of which most of the world’s
search engine who they are attracted to. stimulant countries are members.
A computer program which A substance that increases a
searches a database for sexual reproduction person’s energy or other body uterus
information based on When a male sperm and female function. Caffeine is a stimulant, An organ in a female’s lower
keywords typed in by the user. egg join, and the chromosomes as are many other drugs. abdomen in which embryos
carried by each mix, to produce develop and grow. Also known
self-confidence a child. stimulation as the womb.
A person’s general trust and Something that causes
belief in their own abilities sexuality something else to happen. vaccination
and judgements. The interaction between a The injection of a harmless
person’s desires, preferences, straight version of an infection into
self-consciousness experiences, and beliefs A person that is sexually a person to stimulate the
A person’s awkward awareness throughout their life. attracted to members of immune system to protect
and worry over how others the opposite sex; also known them against that infection.
might perceive them. sexually transmitted as heterosexual.
infection (STI) vagina
self-esteem A disease that can be passed stress In females, the muscular
An person’s inner sense of from one person to another A feeling of worry or tension passage between the
self-worth, which can affect through sex. when faced with a problem, or internal sex organs and
their self-confidence. something that causes this. the external genitals.
sibling
self-expression The relationship between synapse virginity
The assertion of identity two children who share one The connection between The state of not having
through certain behaviours or both parents. two nerve or brain cells, had sexual intercourse
or actions. through which chemical with another person.
social conscience signals are passed.
selfie Having a sense of responsibility virus
A self-portrait taken and concern for the general testicles A disease-causing, non-living
with a smartphone. well-being and fair treatment The two male sex glands that microorganism that invades
of others in a society. produce and store sperm. They a cell and produces copies
sensationalization are located in the scrotum. of itself that then invade
The exaggerated presentation social norm other cells. Also describes
of information to suggest that Unwritten rules and behaviours transgender computer programs that cause
it is more shocking than it that are generally considered When a person’s gender harm to computer systems.
is in reality, in order to acceptable by society. identity as man or woman is
stimulate interest. mismatched with the sex they vulva
spam were assigned at birth; the The external parts of a female’s
sex Unwanted emails, messages, opposite of cisgender. genitals that make up the
An act of physical intimacy or adverts that are sometimes opening to the vagina.
between two people. Also used for spreading malware. trolling
used to mean biological sex. Inflammatory and offensive webcam
spirituality comments posted online with A digital camera that allows
sexism A personal sense that the intent to cause upset and images or videos to be
Discrimination or prejudice something exists – such as a provoke reactions. transmitted over the Internet
against an individual person’s spirit or soul – beyond through a computer.
or group due to their the physical being. Spirituality is trust
biological sex. an aspect of religious faith but it An assured confidence in
is different to religion. someone or something.







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Index



A B from problems 93 college 120
from revision 105
coming out 212–13
abroad, studying 119 babies from social media 131 communication
abstract thought 18 gestation 229 breakups 98, 202–3 controlling 200
abuse 98, 143, 201, 202, 221 pregnancy 238–41 breasts 28, 31, 32, 40–41, 223 importance of 199, 223,
acne 66 backgrounds, different 173 bras 42–3 225, 227
acquaintances 190–91 bacteria 63, 66, 67, 78–9 male 51 skills 186–7
acquired immunodeficiency bacterial STIs 230, 234 tenderness 37, 41, 239 compliments 186
syndrome (AIDS) 237 bad breath 63 breathing exercises 96 compromise 179
addiction 164, 166–9 bank accounts 111 Buddhism 156 concentration 95
adoption 16, 173, 229, 240 barrier contraception 230, budgeting 110 conception 228
adrenaline 31, 49, 77, 92 231, 232–3 bulimia nervosa 70 assisted 229
adversity, managing 90 basal ganglia 14 bullying 98, 138–9, 150–51 condoms 230, 231, 232
advertising 131, 134, 135 bedrooms 76, 77, 177 confidence 86–7
agender 24 bereavement 181 C body 28, 33, 46, 51, 73
aggression 47 bigorexia 73 conflict
agnosticism 156 binge eating disorder 70 calcium 68 dealing with 178–9
ailments, teen 78–9 birth 229 carbohydrates 68 sibling 182, 183
alcohol 95, 162–3 birth order 182 careers consent 220–21, 224
ambitions 83, 112–13 bisexual 208 advice 114–15 age of 218, 221
ambiversion 88, 89 bladder 54 ambitions 112 contraception 209, 230,
amygdala 14, 84 blogs 129, 134 changing 115 231, 232–3
anal sex 218, 225 blood vessels 30, 48 types of 116–17 controlling behaviour 200, 201
androgynous 25 body dysmorphic disorder and university 118 conversation topics 87
anger 93, 201 (BDD) 73 catastrophizing 90 cookies 133
anorexia nervosa 70 body hair 28, 29, 46, 47, 50, cerebellum 15 coping mechanisms 99
antisocial behaviour 149 64–5 cervix 34 corpora cavernosa 54, 55
anus 35, 223, 225 body image 72–3 challenges 86, 91, 135 corpus callosum 15
anxiety 51, 94–5, 96, 97, 98 body language 186, 187 change, adapting to 91 corpus spongiosum 54
apocrine sweat glands 62 body odour 63 checking in, social media 131 cortisol 31, 49, 77, 92
apologies 176, 179, 186 body-shaming 72, 150 chest hair 50, 64 counselling 95
appearance 17, 22, 178, 192 boundaries child abuse 143, 245 cover letters 122
apprenticeships 120 maintaining healthy 199 chlamydia 234 creams, hair removal 65
arguments setting 148 Christianity 156 creative thinking 107
parent-teen 178–9 testing 15 circadian rhythm 77 creativity 94, 108
with siblings 182 brain circumcision 55 critical thinking 106
armpits and emotions 84, 85 cisgender 24, 25 crushes 210, 211
hair 29, 32, 47, 64 and hormones 30, 48 citizenship 158–9 curriculum vitae (CV) 119,
washing 61, 63 and independent thought 18 civil rights 158, 159 121, 122
aromantic 208 introversion and clitoris 35 cyberbullying 138–9, 150
arousal 219, 223, 226 extroversion 89 clothes 22, 23, 61
clumsiness 15, 51
asexual 208 and sleep 76 cognitive behavioural therapy D
atheism 156 teen 14–15
attraction 210–11 bras 42–3 (CBT) 95 dandruff 60
avatars 133 breaks cognitive development 18, 19 dares 135






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dating 194–5, 209 understanding 20–21 foreplay 219, 222 greasy 28, 60
debate 18, 130 empathy 18, 179 foreskin 54 pubic 28, 31, 32, 46, 49, 64
decision-making 14, 18, 19, employment see jobs fostering 172, 240 removal 65
95, 177 endocrine glands 30, 48 fraud, online 142 styles 23
deodorants 63 endometrium 34 free activities 110 washing 60
depression 94–5, 97, 98, endorphins 37, 83, 94, 197, 226 friendships 83, 94, 178, 188–9 halitosis 63
151, 201 epididymis 52, 53 after break-ups 203 hangovers 162
detox diets 69 equality 154–5, 198, 200 peer pressure 192–3 hate, online 139
diaphragms 233 equity 154 fruits and vegetables 68, 69 headphones 149
diet, balanced 68–9 erections 46, 55 health
digestive system 31, 49 erogenous zones 223 G and alcohol 162, 163
digital defences 142–3 exams 104–5 and digital habits 137
digital footprints 133 exercise 74–5, 83, 93, 94, gaming 107, 144–5 and drug use/abuse 166–7
digital habits 136–7 105, 197 gap years 120, 121 and masturbation 216, 217
digital self 132–3 extremism, religious 157 gay 208 and smoking 164, 165
digital skills 140 extroversion 88–9 gender 24–5 teen ailments 78–9
dihydrotestosterone (DHT) 49 eyes 60 coming out 212–13 height, increasing 28, 32, 33,
disability 152, 153 equality 155 47, 50
disapproval, dealing with 22 F genital herpes 236 Hepatitis B 236
discharge genitals heterosexism 152, 209
nipple 41 face shape, changing 57 female 35 Hinduism 157
vaginal 34, 37 facial expressions 84 FGM 221 hippocampus 84
discrimination 152–3 facial hair 47, 50, 64 male 46 human immunodeficiency virus
divorce 181 failure 90, 106, 113 masturbation 216 (HIV) 237
dopamine 16, 85 fallopian tubes 34, 36, 228 stimulation of 223 hobbies 16, 108–9
drinking, responsible 163 families gestation 229 home
drugs different 172–3 glandular fever 78 leaving 119
types of 168–9 difficult events 180–81 glands, sweat 62, 63 moving 180
use and abuse 95, 166–7 siblings 182–3 goals 83, 86, 87, 91, homework 103, 178
dysphoria, gender 25 family dynamic 174 102, 112–13 homophobia 209
fantasies 217 gonadotropin-releasing homosexuals 208
E fast food 69 hormone (GnRH) 14, 28, hormone-based contraceptives
fats 68
30, 46, 48
232, 233
e-cigarettes 164 favouritism 183 gonorrhoea 234 hormones
eating feelings 84 grief 181 female 30–31, 36, 37, 49
disorders 70–71, 98 acknowledging 82 grooming 141 male 31, 46, 47, 48–9
healthy 68–9, 105 lack of 211 group dating 194 and sleep 76, 77
eccrine sweat glands 62, 63 managing 21, 85 growth spurts 33, 51 and stress 92, 94
eggs 30, 31, 34, 36, 228 overwhelming 98 guilt trips 201 and teen ailments 78
ejaculation 47, 54, 55, 227 feet 61, 63 gynaecomastia 51 household chores 155, 174, 178
embryos 228 female genital mutilation human papillomavirus
emergency contraception (EC) (FGM) 221 H infection (HPV) 236
231, 232, 233 fertilization 36, 228 human rights 154, 159
emotional abuse 201 “fight or flight” response 92, hackers 141, 143 hygiene 35, 53, 54, 55,
emotional intimacy 223 94, 96 hair 60–63, 67
emotions 84–5 foetus 229, 241 body 28, 29, 46, 47, 50, 64–5 hymen 35, 219
changing 47 follicle-stimulating hormone facial 47, 49, 50, 64 hypothalmus 14, 30, 48
recognizing 82 (FSH) 30, 48 follicles 66






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I J menstrual cycle 29, 31, 34, dating 195
36–9, 228
fraud 142
identity 16–17 jealousy 189 mental health 82–99 interactions 191
gender 24–5, 212–13 jobs positive 82–3 peer pressure 135
sexual 206–9, 212–13 as alternative to mental illness 97 pornography 243
images, edited 135 university 121 microtransactions 145 safety 140–43
immune system 66, 76, 78, applications and migraines 79 time 95, 145
79, 237 interviews 122–3 milk, breast 40 oral sex 218, 225
implants, contraceptive 233 part-time 111 mindfulness 82, 94, 96 orgasm 216, 226–7
in vitro fertilization (IVF) 229 journalism 160 minerals 68 ovaries 30, 31, 34, 36
inappropriate behaviour 211 Judaism 157 miscarriage 241 oversharing 133, 189
independence 177 mistakes, making 106 ovulation 36, 228
thinking 18–19 K mobile phones 141, 149, 244–5 oxytocin 31, 40, 49
individuality 16 money 110–11
inequality 155 kissing 222, 223 student finance 119 P
infections 66, 78–9, 230, 231 mons pubis 35
infertility 229 L mood swings 20–21, 29 panic attacks 93, 96–7
information, false 134 morning sickness 238 parasitic STIs 230, 234, 235
insomnia 77 labia 35 morning-after pill 233 parents
interactions, social 190–91 lactation 40 motivation and bullying 151
interest 111 larynx 47, 56–7 exercise 75 disapproval of 22
interests 108–9 lateral thinking 107 goals and ambitions 113 and friends 189
Internet 128–9 laws 158, 159, 245 mumps 79 and identity 17
cyberbullying 138–9 learners, types of 102 muscle dysmorphia 73 parent-teen relationships
digital defences 142–3 leg hair 64 174–5
distressing and illegal LGBTQ+ 152, 172, 208, 209, N and pregnancy 239, 240
content 143 212–13 and religion 157
etiquette 136 liberation 154 nails 60 and self-esteem 87
interactions 191 listening 187 negative body image 73 and sex 218, 222, 225
making judgements 134–5 logical thinking 106 negative thoughts 82, 83, 87, sharing big news 180
news 160 love 210, 211 90, 196, 197 passive smoking 165
pornography 243 luteinizing hormone (LH) negotiations 179 passwords 139, 142
safety 140–41 30, 48 nerves, conquering 125 peer pressure 192–3
social media 130–31 news 160–61 alcohol 162, 163
internships 121 M nicotine addiction 164 dating 194
interviews nipples 40, 41, 223 drugs 166
job 123 make-up 23 “no”, saying 102, 193 online 135
university 119 malware 141, 143 non-verbal communication 187 penis 46, 47, 48, 50, 54–5,
intestinal parasites 235 masturbation 55, 216–17 nucleus accumbens 14 224, 228
intimacy 222–3 measles 78 periods 29, 31, 34, 36–9
media
intoxication 162 O irregular 37
and body image 72
introversion 88–9 missed 238
news 160–61
Islam 157 obsessive compulsive disorder personal information,
pornography 242
isolation (OCD) 97 sharing 140
meditation 83, 96
from friends 189 obstacles, overcoming 86, 106 pescatarians 68
melatonin 15, 31, 49, 76, 77
from loved ones 201 oestrogen 30, 31, 36, 40, 41, 48, phobias 96–7
meningitis 78 49, 233 photographs, online 140
menstrual cups 38, 39 online physical abuse 201




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physical activity 74–5 R screen time 145 shyness 87, 89
piercings 23 scrotum 50, 52, 53 siblings 182–3
pill, contraceptive 233 racism 152 search engines 135 Sikhism 157
pituitary gland 14, 30, 48 razors 65 sebaceous gland 66 skills
placenta 229 reactions, evolving 85 sebum 60, 66 and careers 114, 115
pocket money 110 reasoning 18 secrecy 177 learning new 83, 108–9
politeness 186 rejection self-confidence 86–7, 108, skin
politics 16, 178 job applications 123 192, 193 hygiene 60
pores 66 relationships 196–7 self-consciousness 15, 28, 29, spots 66–7
pornography 143, 242–3, 245 relationships 46, 67, 72 sweat 62, 63
positive thinking 82, 87, 91 break-ups 98, 202–3 self-control 14 sleep 15, 76–7, 93, 95, 105, 137
precocious puberty 33, 51 building trust 176–7 self-esteem 73, 86–7, 98, 99, smegma 54
prefrontal cortex 14, 84, 85 dating 194–5 132, 151, 196, 201 smells 29, 46, 60, 61, 62–3
pregnancy 229, 238–9 dealing with conflict 178–9 self-examination 41, 53 smoking 164–5
choices 240–41 friendships 83, 188–9 self-expression 22–3 social conscience 161
preventing 232–3 healthy 198–9 self-harm 98–9 social media 130–31, 134, 135,
safer sex 230, 231 interactions 190–91 self-talk 83, 87 190, 191
tests 239 parent-teen 174–5 selfies 132, 244 bragging on 192
prejudice 152–3 rejection 196–7 semen 49, 54, 55 cyberbullying 138–9
premenstrual syndrome (PMS) siblings 182–3 seminal vesicle 54 job applications 122
37, 238 unhealthy 189, 200–201 seminiferous tubules 52 news 160, 161
pressure 90, 113 relaxation 83, 102, 105 separation 181 posting on 132, 133, 136
prioritizing 102 religion 16, 152, 156–7 setbacks 90 speaking up 124–5
privacy 177 resilience 90–91 sex sperm 36, 47, 48, 50, 52, 54,
masturbation 217 respect 136, 158, 178, 198, act 224–7 55, 228
online 139, 142 200, 220 biological 24, 25 sports 75, 108–9
sexting 245 responsibility 18, 158, 174, 176 consent 220–21 spots 29, 66–7
privilege 153, 155 revenge porn 245 intimacy 222–3 starches 68
problem behaviour 183 revision 103, 104–5 in pornography 243 step-parents 172, 183
problem-solving 18, 106–7 risky behaviour 15, 85, 98, 135, safer 230–31 stereotypes 25, 153
profiles, online 131, 132, 133, 192, 193 virginity 218–19 stigma 97, 99, 219
138, 139 rivalry, sibling 183 sex organs straight 208, 209
progesterone 31, 36, 49, 233 romantic feelings 29, 47, 194, female 34–5 stranger danger 141
prostate gland 49, 54 208, 209, 210, 211 male 52–5 street safety 148–9
proteins 68 routine 76, 77, 174 sexism 152 stress 31, 49, 74, 90, 92–3, 94,
puberty sexting 141, 244–5 96, 98
brain transformation 14–15 S sexual abuse 98, 221, 242 stretch marks 41
female 28–43 sexual attraction 210, 211 student finance 119
male 46–57 safer sex 230–31 sexual identities 208–9 subjects
pubic hair 28, 31, 32, 46, 49, 64 safety sexual reproduction 34, and careers 116–17
pubic lice 235 online 140–41 52, 228–9 liking and disliking 103
public speaking 89, 124–5 relationships 198, 200, 202 sexuality 16, 206–13 university 118
street 148–9 sexually transmitted infections sugar 69
travel 121
Q sanitary care 37, 38–9 (STIs) 79, 225, 230, 231, 232 suicidal feelings 95, 98
bacterial and parasitic 234–5
support
quality time 175 savings 111 testing 237 networks 82, 83, 91
queer 208 scabies 235 viral 236–7 relationships 195, 199, 201
questioning, gender 25 school life 102–3 shaving 65 sweat 29, 46, 61, 62–3






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synapses 14 timetable, revision 105 V W–Z
syphilis 234 touching 222
toxic shock syndrome (TSS) 39 vacancies, job 122 webcams 141
T transgender 24 vaccinations 79 weight, gaining 28
vagina 34, 35, 36, 37, 228
wet dreams 47, 55
travel 121
talents 17, 82, 86 trichomoniasis 235 vaginal sex 218, 224 withdrawal, drug 167
talking triggers, stress 92, 96 vaginitis 235 work experience 115, 122
and positive mental trolling 139 values, different 17
health 83 trust vas deferens 52, 53, 54
and stress 93 building 176–7 vegetarians and vegans 68
tampons 38, 39 in relationships 198, 200 verbal communication 186, 187
tattoos 23 trustmarks 142 video games 128, 133, 144–5
tax 111 viral STIs 230, 236–7
technology, using in public 149 U virginity 218–19
teeth 61, 63 viruses 78–9
television 160 Universal Declaration of Human visualization 107, 113
temperament 88 Rights 159 vitamins 68
termination 240, 241 university 118–19 vocal cords 56, 57
testicles 48, 50, 51, 52–3 alternatives to 120–21 vocational training 120
testosterone 30, 31, 46, 47, urethra 54 voice, breaking 47, 56–7
48, 49 urinary tract infections volunteering 115, 121, 122
thought, independent 18–19 (UTIs) 79 voting 159
time management 10, 106 uterus 31, 34, 36, 228 vulva 35



















Acknowledgments




DORLING KINDERSLEY would like to thank: David Ball and Edward
Byrne for design assistance; Victoria Pyke for proofreading; and
Helen Peters for the index. Special thanks to Dr Kristina Routh
for medical consultancy.
All images © Dorling Kindersley
For further information see: www.dkimages.com









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