Secondary Sexual Characters:
These are external and internal characters that develop during puberty in both males and females between 14-18 years of age.
1. Male Secondary Sexual Characters:
i. Body becomes more muscular and shoulder becomes broad
ii. Beard and mustache develop in the face
iii. Hairs appear in the axilla, chest, lower abdomen, and pelvic region
iv. Penis increases in length and breadth
v. Scrotum becomes pigmented
vi. Testes, prostate gland, and Cowper’s gland are enlarged.
vii. Larynx and vocal cords are increased
viii. Voice becomes rough and deep
ix. Mind becomes active and aggressive
x. Attraction develops towards the opposite sex (female)
2. Female Secondary Sexual Characters:
i. Body becomes soft and attractive due to the deposition of subcutaneous fat.
ii. Skin becomes thin, soft, and smooth
iii. Mammary glands and vagina are enlarged
iv. Hairs appear in the axilla, pelvic region, and around the vulva
v. Pelvic region becomes broad
vi. Voice becomes high pitched
vii. Onset of menstruation
viii. Attraction develops towards the opposite sex (male)