Puberty and Sex

The athletic feats that a young female skater can perform are not so easy once she matures.

Find out at what point asymmetric breast development should be evaluated.

Don't be worried about your son's occasional show-and-tell with other boys.

Find the words to prevent hurt feelings and ease broken hearts on Valentine's Day.

Girls start to show signs of puberty earlier than in the past, but at what age are they premature?

Our expert urges a parent not to feel at fault for her son's sexual explorations.

Many girls have varied periods for up to two years after their first period. There may be several months in a row without any period, especially during the first year after menarche.

Our expert explains what breast buds are in early puberty and how to help girls with breast pain and growth.

Use our timeline to chart your child's romantic development.

Get some advice on how to explain the changes of puberty and menstruation to an 11-year-old girl.

A child cannot really mature unless she is allowed to make her own decisions -- even if they conflict with her parents.

Whether or not your 17-year-old daughter is "ready" for dating is best determined by your daughter.

A single dad gets some advice about girls and puberty.

Our expert addresses some common questions about menstrual flow and tampon use in young teens.

It's important to have an open dialogue with your daughter and her physician about all aspects of her medical care, particularly as she transitions into adulthood.

Is a female doctor a better choice for a girl, once she begins menstruating?

A mother is concerned about her daughter's severe acne and asks what treatment is best.

The age at which a girl will start to menstruate is quite variable -- find out the normal range.