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

How to Check Yourself

  1. Dr Harper gives out some advice on how to avoid getting the particulary nasty athlete
  2. Dr Harper
  3. Dr Jessen provides a quick guide on how to check and protect your skin against skin cancer.
  4. Dr McKenna gives out information on how to test for bad breath and what to do to avoid it.

Latest Comments

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I'm 17y.o and have experienced no sexual development in my penis or testicles. I have some pubic hair, some underarm hair and very little facial hair. I have a history of being late when it comes to development, my pubic hair didn't being to grow till I was 15, same with underarm and facial. I am ve…

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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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