Lesson video

Hello, my name is Miss Willow and I am really looking forward to guiding you through today's learning.

Today's lesson is called Staying Clean During Puberty, and it fits into our unit called Puberty: How Will My Body Change As I Grow Up? In today's lesson, we're going to be talking a little bit about different body parts.

For this reason, we ask could you have a trusted adult with you for this lesson.

This is so if you become uncomfortable or upset, you have someone who can support you, and so you have someone there to answer any questions that you have.

If at any point you do become uncomfortable or you do feel upset, it's really important that you close the screen and that you go and speak to a trusted adult.

Okay, let's move on to today's learning.

By the end of today's lesson, you'll be able to explain how to stay clean during puberty.

Before we get started, we need to go over some ground rules that help keep us safe and comfortable throughout today's lesson.

First of all, Laura reminds us that we need to listen to others.

That means we're not going to interrupt other people if they're speaking.

Jacob says we need to not have any judgement.

That means we're not going to judge how other people feel, what they say or what they've experienced.

Andeep says that we need to respect each other's privacy.

That means we are not going to ask each other any personal questions as that can make some people feel uncomfortable.

And finally, Izzy tells us that we can choose our level of participation.

That means it's up to us how much we want to join in.

We are now going to go through some of the key words from today's lesson.

These are gonna pop up quite a few times throughout today's lesson, so it's really important that we have a good understanding of what each word means.

Puberty is the time when a child's body starts to change and grow into an adult body.

Hygiene is keeping ourselves clean and healthy.

Body odour is the smells created by our body.

And genitals are the body parts that help with reproduction and other bodily functions.

They're important for health and they're private and they're different for different bodies.

Today's lesson is split into three learning cycles.

The first learning cycle is called: Why is hygiene important during puberty? The second learning cycle is called: How do I clean properly? And finally, the last learning cycle is called: How do I clean my genital safely? Let's make a start on the first learning cycle.

Why is hygiene important during puberty? There are many ways to stay healthy.

Andeep says that we can eat healthy food and Laura says that we can exercise regularly.

Jacob wants to ask you a question, how else can we stay healthy? Pause the video and have a think.

You might want to tell the person next to you, tell me, or just have a think to yourself.

How else can we stay healthy? Staying clean is important for our health.

During puberty, we should maintain good hygiene so we can stay healthy and we can do this by cleaning our bodies regularly.

For example, regularly having a shower or a bath and brushing our teeth twice a day.

You might have come up with these ideas a minute ago.

Well done if you did.

Keeping ourselves clean is especially important during puberty because we start to produce something called body odour.

And remember, that was one of our key words from the start of the lesson.

Sofia says that everyone will develop body odour as it is a typical part of puberty.

And Jun says that during puberty, we start to sweat more and this can cause increased body odour.

During puberty, our hormones can also change.

Hormones are chemicals in the body that send lots of different messages to other parts of the body.

This is a diagram showing all the organs in the body, and you can see that the adrenal glands produce hormones during puberty which cause body odour.

Okay, let's do a check for understanding to see how you're getting on.

Why do we produce body odour during puberty? Remember, body odour is the smells produced by our body.

Is it A, because we haven't cleaned properly? B, because we sweat more? Or C, because of hormone changes? Pause the video and have a think.

Or you can tell the person next to you or tell me, why do we produce body odour during puberty? Well done if you said B and C.

We produce body odour during puberty because we sweat more and because of hormone changes.

Well done if you got that one right.

Staying clean and having good hygiene is part of looking after our body as we grow up.

It's part of staying healthy.

And Aisha says that during puberty, our body can start to look a bit different and we might feel different too.

Alex says that by having good hygiene, it can help us to feel confident in our body, which is really important for our wellbeing.

Body odour is a typical part of puberty and everyone will experience this slightly differently.

Someone who, for example, does a lot of exercise or sport, they might start to notice that they have more body odour because they sweat more.

But Sam says that everyone should still take care to clean themselves regularly in order to stay healthy, no matter how much exercise you do.

Now, let's do a true or false question.

Only people who do a lot of sport and exercise develop body odour.

What do you think? Is this true or is this false? Pause the video.

Have a think.

Tell the person next to you or tell me, is this true or false? Well done if you said false, but why? What do you think? Everyone produces body odour as part of puberty.

People who do a lot of sport and exercise may notice it more as they sweat more, but everyone should take care to practise good hygiene.

Well done if you said something similar.

You are now going to put your learning so far into practise.

Fill in the blanks using the words below.

Okay, your filled in blanks should look a little bit like this: So keeping ourselves clean is especially important during puberty because we start to produce body odour.

We can maintain good hygiene by cleaning our bodies regularly and brushing our teeth twice a day.

Body odour is typically caused by sweating more and hormone changes.

Well done if you got that right.

We're now going to move on to our second learning cycle.

How do I clean properly? To stay clean and healthy during puberty, it can be helpful to clean our body more frequently.

Izzy says that she prefers to have a shower every day, especially as she plays a lot of football.

So this might mean that Izzy sweats a bit more so she feels more comfortable showering every day.

But Jim says that he feels comfortable having a bath every other day.

So this might mean he maybe does a little bit less exercise or he just feels comfortable having a bath every other day.

Sofia says, "I shower every other day unless I exercise.

Then, I shower after exercising." Everyone is going to feel comfortable doing something slightly different, so make sure that you are cleaning regularly and that you feel comfortable with whatever you're doing.

Remember that this might change over time.

It's really important to clean our bodies regularly so that we prevent body odour from building up.

Before you take a shower or bath, make sure that you check that the temperature is comfortable so it's not too cold or not too hot.

And choose a nice gentle soap or shower gel to use, something that's not going to irritate your skin or be too strong.

In the shower or bath, wet your body with some water and lather up the soap or shower gel.

This means that there'll be lots of suds.

Next, you're going to use a sponge or wash cloth or even your hands to gently scrub your arms, legs, back, and chest.

This will help remove any body odour that is built up.

Once you've cleaned your body, make sure that you rinse or wash off the suds thoroughly.

This helps our skin from not drying out.

And gently pats your body dry with a towel.

Some people also like to use what's called an antiperspirant under their arms to reduce the amount of sweat that they produce.

Other people are happy just to use a deodorant and this helps cover the smell of any body odour, but it doesn't stop your body from producing sweat.

These products often come in either aerosol or roll-on forms. You can often find them in lots of different shops, so they're quite easy to find.

It's really important to make sure that any products you use are gentle so they don't cause skin irritation.

Let's do a true or false to see how you're getting on.

You only need to clean your body once you've developed a body odour.

What do you think? Is this true or is it false? Pause the video.

Tell the person next to you or tell me, what do you think? Is this true or is it false? Well done if you said false, but why? Cleaning your body by showering or taking a bath can help prevent body odour from building up and becoming uncomfortable.

It's also really helpful to clean your body after sweating.

Well done if you've got this right.

Hormone changes can also lead to our hair feeling greasy.

Laura says that everyone's hair is different and may need washing at different times.

Lucas says that some people prefer washing their hair every day.

Others can wash their hair a few times a week or even once a week.

To wash your hair, you need a gentle shampoo, and some people like to use a conditioner too.

This makes sure that your hair stays hydrated.

When you are washing your hair, first of all, you need to rub your scalp with shampoo.

This is the top of your head.

Then, you need to rinse out the suds thoroughly.

This makes sure that there's not any suds left in your hair which can damage or dry out your hair.

If you do decide to use a conditioner, you apply it to the lengths of your hair, and then rinse it out.

Everyone has a different hair type, which needs to be looked after in different ways.

For example, some people have curly hair, which tends to be drier and requires less washing and more conditioning, so that might mean using different products like conditioner and oils.

Straight hair, on the other hand, tends to be more oily, which might lead more frequent washing and slightly less conditioning as the hair already produces a lot of moisture.

Some people with tight and curly hair prefer to wash their hair every few weeks.

They may also use different products for their hair type to ensure their hair stays healthy.

Izzy has curly hair and she says to look after her hair, she needs to use a special lotion to moisturise her hair between washes.

Jacob is similar and he says he needs to wash his hair less frequently so his hair doesn't get too dry.

Everyone's hair is different.

Let's do another check for understanding.

Which products should you use to wash your hair? Should you use A, shampoo; B, lotion; or C, shower gel? What do you think? Which products should you use to wash your hair? Well done if you said A, shampoo.

Lotion can be used on some hair types after you've washed your hair in order to moisturise the hair and shower gel is what we use to clean our bodies.

During puberty, our skin can also change and this is due to hormone changes.

Our skin can become a little bit more oily and this can lead to spots which is called acne.

Acne is a really typical part of puberty for many people, and lots of people go through it both when they're going through puberty and also when they're older too.

Sam says that having acne can cause people to worry about how they look, so it's really important to support the people around us as they go through puberty too.

If acne starts to affect someone's confidence or it becomes painful, it's really important to seek medical support.

Alex tells us that there are lots of different creams and medications available, which can be used to reduce someone's acne.

Some people decide to take care of their skin by washing their face with a gentle face cleanser, using a moisturiser if their skin gets quite dry, and wearing sunscreen every day to protect their skin from the sun.

But Aisha reminds us that it's really important to not use products that are too harsh as this can damage your skin and be quite uncomfortable.

There are lots of different products available to help people take care of their skin.

As Sam says, many of these products are for adults and they can be too harsh for children's skin.

Lucas tells us that using too much soap or using products that are too harsh for our skin can dry it out.

It's also important to maintain good hygiene by brushing our teeth twice a day and using dental floss.

When we're brushing our teeth correctly, we should brush for two minutes each time.

We should use a toothpaste which contains fluoride as this is really good for keeping our teeth healthy.

And we should spend 30 seconds brushing each quadrant of the mouth.

So for example, the first quadrant would be, for example, this part of your mouth.

The second quadrant would be this part of your mouth.

The third quadrant would be this part of your mouth.

And the fourth quadrant would be this part of your mouth.

So you are making sure you're spending 30 seconds on each quadrant of your mouth.

Brushing our teeth and visiting a dentist regularly is really important for keeping both our teeth and our mouth healthy.

If we don't brush our teeth regularly, we can experience bad breath, gum disease, tooth decay, or stained teeth, and this can all be quite damaging for our health.

Okay, let's do another check for understanding.

True or false? If someone has acne, it's because they have poor hygiene.

Remember that acne is spots on the skin.

They're usually on our face, but they can be in other places on our body too.

Is this true or false? Well done if you said false, but why? People can have acne because of hormone changes and hormone changes during puberty can cause skin to change, and for some people this means that they develop acne.

Well done if you got that right.

We're now going to put your learning from this learning cycle into practise.

Give two pieces of advice to each character on how to improve their hygiene during puberty.

Alex says, "I'm noticing that my body smells more than it used to, especially after exercising." Sam says, "My hair has started to feel greasy and I'm getting spots on my skin too." And Lucas says, "I'm starting to notice that my breath smells and my teeth are becoming more yellow." I'd like you to give two pieces of advice to each character on how they can improve their hygiene during puberty.

Pause the video, get your worksheet if you need one, and off you go.

I look forward to hearing what you have to say.

Okay, let's have a look at what you might have said.

So Alex could have a shower or bath more regularly and after exercising.

He could also wear a deodorant or antiperspirant daily to see if this makes him feel more comfortable.

Sam could wash her hair more frequently using a shampoo, and she could use a gentle cleanser and moisturiser on her face.

Lucas could brush his teeth twice a day for two minutes, and he could use dental floss to help improve his dental hygiene.

Well done if you got those right and maybe you have something similar.

Let's move on to our final learning cycle.

How do I clean my genitals safely? Our genitals are a sensitive part of the body and they need to be cleaned regularly and in the correct way.

Sofia says that many soaps and shower gels can be too irritating for our genitals.

So when we're cleaning our genitals, it's best to use warm water only.

Females have both a vagina and a vulva.

The vagina is self-cleaning, so it cleans itself.

It produces something called discharge, which helps keep it clean so it doesn't need to be washed.

The vulva does need to be cleaned daily and you can use warm water to do this.

In order to clean the vulva, use a washcloth or your fingers to spread the labia lips apart and clean around the vaginal opening.

Let's do a true or false.

The vagina is self-cleaning, but the vulva should be cleaned with warm water.

Is this true or is this false? Well done if you said true, but why? The vagina produces discharge and this helps to keep it clean.

The vulva should only be cleaned gently with warm water, so not using any irritating soaps as this can irritate the vagina and the vulva.

Males have testicles and a penis.

Some penises are uncircumcised, meaning that they have a foreskin.

Others have had the foreskin removed in a procedure called circumcision, and this can be for medical or cultural reasons.

Whether a penis has a foreskin or not changes how it should be cleaned.

An uncircumcised penis has a foreskin that can cover the head of the penis.

A circumcised penis has a foreskin that does not cover the head of the penis.

The penis and testicles should be washed every day with warm water in order to maintain good hygiene.

If the penis has a full skin, it should be gently pulled back and cleaned underneath to keep this area clean.

If the penis has been circumcised, the same areas can be washed with warm water, but without pulling anything back.

It is typical for the vulva and the penis to have an odour like the rest of the body.

However, it's important to tell a trusted adult if you notice: vaginal discharge that smells unpleasant, vaginal discharge which is green or yellow, penis discharge, or any unusual lumps or bumps.

Okay, let's do a check for understanding.

Which is the correct way to clean a penis with a foreskin? Is it A, wash only the penis with warm water and leave the foreskin.

B, wash the penis and underneath the foreskin with perfumed soap.

Or C, wash the penis and underneath the foreskin with warm water.

Pause the video and have a think.

Well done if you said C.

In order to correctly clean a penis with a foreskin, you should wash the penis and underneath the foreskin with just warm water.

Using something like perfumed soap could be really irritating, so it's important to just use warm water in this sensitive area.

I'd now like you to put your learning from this learning cycle into practise.

Create a three-step guide to cleaning a vulva and a penis.

I'm really impressed with your focus so far, so keep it up.

Okay, let's have a look and see how you got on.

So you might have written for the vulva: One, use warm water and no soap.

Two, using a washcloth or your fingers, separate the labia lips.

And three, clean the labia gently.

Well done if you got that or something similar.

And for the penis, you might have written: Step one, use warm water and no soap.

Two, wash the penis and testicles.

And three, if the penis has a foreskin, pull it back and clean underneath.

Well done if you got that right.

Let's summarise our learning from today's lesson.

Staying clean is important for our health and for maintaining good hygiene.

To stay clean, we need to wash our bodies and clean our teeth regularly.

So this means cleaning our teeth twice a day and potentially washing every day or every other day.

During puberty, we sweat more and we produce hormones which cause increased body odour, greasy hair, and in some cases acne.

Therefore, it is really important that we clean ourselves regularly during puberty as this can help us feel more comfortable in our body.

Our genitals need to be cleaned regularly and in the correct way using just warm water and no soap as they may become irritated by perfumes in soap.

If anything in this lesson has made you feel uncomfortable or you have some questions, it's really important that you talk to a trusted adult.

There are also some organisations on the screen which can also support you if you would like some further help on this topic.

Well done on all your hard work today.

I'm really proud of you and I hope to see you again soon.