My friends have all gone through puberty changes (e.g. grown body or facial hair). I haven’t. Why not?

Everybody goes through puberty in their own way, at their own pace. There is not correct order or timing for when changes happen, so there is not any right or wrong way. Puberty is a process that can start as young as 8 and still be occurring (e.g. growth spurts) into your early twenties.

Most females get their first period by the time they are 16. If you haven’t then there could be a reason for the delay and it may be worth seeing a doctor.

Puberty can be a confusing time. If you ever have any questions or issues to discuss, there are plenty of people out there who are trained to provide you with the accurate information. You could visit a Family Planning clinic, Youth Health Centre, your own doctor or Public Health nurse (who might be at your school). You could also talk to your school counselor, nurse or health teacher.