Puberty happens to every person some time after the age of 8.

It is the transition into adulthood, when the sex organs grow and develop and the body becomes ready and able to reproduce. These changes can make you feel proud and happy but they can also make you feel confused or embarrassed.

Puberty starts at different times and lasts for different periods of time for everyone. It can start as early as 9 years to as late as 13.5 years of age. The sequence of pubertal development usually ranges from 2 to 5 years. This is sometimes very difficult, as some of your peers may have entered and completed puberty before you have even started. There is no way to slow or speed up the process, but puberty happens to everyone, so never fear, it will happen to you!