What is consent? Why is it important?
Permission or agreement for something to happen. It's important so both people feel safe and comfortable.
Name 1 sign of a health problem.
Headache, stomachache, fever, cough, sore throat, runny/stuffy nose, body aches, etc.
Puberty only happens to girls. True or false?
False! Puberty happens to everyone, both girls and boys.
Periods only come once a year. True or false?
False! Your period comes once a month.
Name two ways to take care of yourself and keep yourself feeling good?
Washing face, washing hair, showering, deodorant, cutting nails, exercising, eating properly
Getting cramps is a change that happens during puberty. True or false?
False! Cramps are a sign that your period is about to start.
During puberty, you might think about how you're different from others. True or false?
True. This is normal during puberty and it is ok.
Signs of a health problem happening can only be seen by other people. True or false?
False! You can have signs that only you can feel like a headache.
A public place is a place where you can be naked and it is okay. True or false?
False. A public place is where there are other people and it is NOT okay to be naked.
Being more emotional is a symptom of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). True or false?
True. Other symptoms are cramps, craving certain foods, sensitive boobs, headaches, pimples, feeling tired and bloated.
Are you allowed to tell someone not to touch you? What can you say?
YES. No, not right now, I don't like that, I don't want that, I am not comfortable with that, etc.
Someone you like touches you where you don't want to be touched. What type of touch is this?
Confusing touch
You can throw your used pad into the toilet. True or false?
False. You throw it in the garbage or sanitary disposal bin.
Name one person in your life you can tell if an inappropriate or unsafe touch happens.
Parent, teacher, any adult you trust.
Some people get scared or nervous about puberty happening. True or false?
True! Some people are excited and some people are nervous.
What can you do if your period blood leaks through your underwear and pants?
Change your clothes or tie a sweater around your waist.
What is an activity appropriate for someone in your yellow circle?
The yellow circle is for acquaintances. You can do a handshake, high 5, fist bump, etc.
Name 1 private activity
Taking a shower, going to the washroom, changing clothes, etc.
What can you do if you get your period and you don't have a pad?
Ask your mom, teacher or school nurse
Name the three private body parts
Vagina, boobs and butt
What are the three types of touches?
1) safe or appropriate, 2) unsafe or inappropriate, 3) confusing
Name 1 physical change during puberty.
Growth spurt, hips widen, body hair, oily skin and hair, getting your period
Name one person in your blue circle
Blue circle is the family circle - mom, brother, dad, sister, grandparents
What's another word for menstruation? What is it?
Another name is a period. It is when blood sheds from your uterus and comes out of your vagina.
Why do you need a pad when you have your period?
To absorb the blood so it doesn't leak through your underwear and pants.
Once you give consent, you can't change your mind in the middle. True or false?
False, you can change your mind at anytime. It is ongoing.
You need to change your underwear every time you change your pad. True or false?
False, you only need to change you underwear if you get blood on it.
Not looking at TVs, computers, phones 1 hour before bed is a good way to help your brain get ready for sleep. True or false?
True! It helps to keep technology out of your room during that time too.
What is a panty liner?
They are a thinner version of pads and you can use it when you have less blood.
What can you do if you feel a sign of a health problem?
Tell a parent. They can give you medicine, help you feel better or bring you to the doctor.
There are certain situations where it is okay for someone to touch your private body parts. True or false?
True. The doctor for a check up or problem OR your mom to help with a private activity.