Developing Boobs in Puberty

How long
will it take
for my breasts
to grow?

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When your boobs begin to develop during puberty, they may take between 3 – 10 years to completely grow and they may continue becoming rounder and fuller right into your twenties! Also, DID YOU KNOW…94% of us girls worry, or have worried about odour or feeling fresh down there.

DID YOU KNOW:

One breast often grows
before the other...and
even when fully grown,
no two breasts
are identical!

What are the
signs that my
boobs are
developing?

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One of the first signs you've started puberty is when you develop breasts, which can be noticed up to 2 years before your period arrives.

Normally, the first sign is when you develop the ‘breast bud’, which are basically small raised lumps behind your nipple area. Breast buds are made up of milk glands, tissue, fat and muscle and it's very normal for one to start showing before the other. It might also take a few months before the second breast starts to develop too. They might also feel a bit tender, especially if they’re accidentally knocked. This is very normal as the breasts continue to develop over the next few years.

It's also not unusual for the nipple area to become a little sore and sometimes cracked. Don’t worry; rub a little cream in before you go to bed to prevent them from feeling sore or tender.

What’s normal?

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No matter what you hear, see or read, all breasts are great and no size is better than any other. The size of your boobs that you'll end up is partly down to genetics, which means you're likely to take after your mum or dad’s side (weird right!) It's also true that no two breasts are exactly the same, and one breast might always look slightly different in shape and size to the other, even when fully grown. Some girls are really proud of their new shape, while others feel embarrassed if they develop breasts first. Either way, just remember girls hit puberty at different stages so therefore develop their own boobs at different times and there’s no rush!

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shark lover

i am bra size 30 a is this normal 4 a 13 year old?

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I’m 12 and already like a C cup. Sometimes I think I look nice w boobs but lots of my friends are pretty much flat and it can be kinda embarrassing. My mum is a DD but in my dads side it’s all B and C cups so I think I’ll stay sort of the same. I k ow some girls love boobs but I wish mine were smaller… Can’t change that tho. I guess I’ll learn to live them. I have asked my mum to get me a bra before school starts so I’m more comfortable. I guess just don’t worry because tbh I don’t think anyone cares how big your boobs are unless they’re insecure.

Samantha

Why don’t I have any nipples at 13 and I’ve already hit puberty

to kkbunny

if u r uncomftable a bra might help. it really dosnt matter what everyone else is doin, trust me i know. try to see it as a good thing that u r getting older. even if it is just a crop top thing it WILL help. from shark lover

kkbunny

i’m 11 i have breast buds they hurt and i don’t want to wear a bra cuz i’ll be the only one in my class (apart from one girl) i just hope it doesn’t happen to fast

to; worriedsheep

don't worry and try 2 b happy with who u r. your perfect as your self. same goes 4 everyone!

Elsa

I was growing very fast and my boobs were developing very rapidly,and i couldn't ask my mum to get me a bra,i hated bras, but she too realized bcz my nipples were visible through clothes and got me some camisoles but i kept growing and camisoles were of no use , finally i got a sports bra after 2 years and now when i m 21 , i got my first padded bra, i feel so excited, i want more of them

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