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Embarrassing Teenage Bodies helps answer the common questions and health concerns of teenagers. The videos, condition guides and interactive applications provide clear, honest information about the changes going on in teenage bodies.

Featured Video

Am I Normal?

  1. Dr Dawn Harper discusses all matters relating to periods and what is and isn
  2. Dr Dawn Harper discusses what is and isn
  3. Dr Dawn Harper discusses what is and isn
  4. Dr Dawn Harper discusses what is and isn
  5. Dr Dawn Harper discusses breast development amongst teenage girls, explaining what is and isn
  6. Dr Dawn Harper discusses what is and isn
  7. Dr Dawn Harper discusses the causes and treatments of acne, including the opinions of the cast of Hollyoaks.
  8. Dr Dawn Harper discusses what is and isn

How to Check Yourself

  1. Dr Christian talks about potential health problems that can be spotted from checking your urine.
  2. Dr Christian describes what different shapes and colours of poo can tell you about your state of health.
  3. Dr Christian talks about tongue abnormalities and how to check for bad breath.
  4. Dr Christian discusses the importance of semen and what it can tell you about your health.

Latest Comments

I Am 15 and i cannot pull back my foreskin. Is this normal? Am I Going To Need An Operation? in response to that. go to your gp. u may need circumsion. its nothing to be ashemd off,. i hav had it and its bosted my confidence 100%. i was affrian to pull it out for the gf but no i can. see ;)…

luke on Am I Normal Penis

Hey, I am 16 years old and started my periods when i was 12 i have only have 2 in the past 4 years but i have really bad stomachaches and have been a bit moody. I have been to my g.p and they tell me it if ok and to come back in a years time if i still have'nt one but i am really worries and in a…

Sian on Am I Normal Periods

Hi, i'm 14, and i have 32D size boobs, but my nipples are inverted! I get bullied about it at school too :( Will i ever get proper nipples? As my sister, 16 is a 38D teases me about how smallish and pointy they are! What do i do, i've watched all the programmes but i still find myself useless! x…

Charlotte on Am I Normal Breasts

Episode Guides

Christian

Bodies Behaving Badly

Episode 1 of Embarrassing Teenage Bodies examines conditions including bladder control, sunburn and STIs.

Skin

Am I Normal?

Episode 2 of Embarrassing Teenage Bodies looks at conditions including excessive sweating, extreme eczema and damaged hearing.

Beach

Boys, Boys, Boys

Episode 3 of Embarrassing Teenage Bodies takes a closer look at binge drinking, diabetes and chronic acne.

Medi+Vend machine

Teens Below the Belt

Episode 4 of Embarrassing Teenage Bodies tackles conditions including a swollen bladder, toilet phobia and chlamydia.

Check out all our episode guides

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