Growing up and thinking about sex

“Huge changes take place as you grow up and develop from being a child to becoming an adult. These changes occur in your body, your emotions and your behaviour. This stage – known as puberty – is a process that takes place slowly over a number of years, usually between the ages of 9 and 18. Various changes occur at different times for different people. Girls and boys often begin puberty at different ages. Adolescents living with HIV might reach puberty later than other adolescents. All bodies are unique.”