Puberty Issues Facing Girls
There's pressure on girls today to grow up fast and be more sexually aware at a younger age. And mounting evidence suggests that environmental factors are causing girls to enter puberty at a much earlier age. Learn what you can do to counteract these trends.
Why the Age of Puberty is Dropping - And Why It's Bad For Girls
Compared to girls 40 years ago, girls today get their breasts 1-2 years earlier. This evidence suggests that the age of puberty appears to be falling. Biologist Sandra Steingraber explores what the causes may be, and why early puberty may increase the chance of high-risk behaviors in later adolescence.
Compared to girls 40 years ago, girls today get their breasts 1-2 years earlier. This evidence suggests that the age of puberty appears to be falling. Biologist Sandra Steingraber explores what the causes may be, and why early puberty may increase the chance of high-risk behaviors in later adolescence.