Right to Sexual and Reproductive Health Education 2016 they were given information about menstruation and puberty by their mothers or an elder sister. However, they also stated that in most cases this information was only given once they have had their first periods. Participants recalled this as a traumatic and shocking experience as they were unaware of this change and many expressed that they would have preferred to have been made aware of it before the incident. Some participants also shared that they came to know about puberty and periods from their friends who have already gone through the experience. Almost all the participants were able to identify the changes girls go through during puberty, but it is to be noted that very few of them were aware of the changes that boys go through during this time. On the other hand, boys of this age stated that they did not know much about puberty and that no one really told them or prepared them for the changes that occur during this phase in their life. Few boys shared that they knew about the process and were aware of the changes that would take place from discussions with their friends who have already gone through it. Participants also mentioned that due to the uncomfortable nature of the topic, they were hesitant to ask for information from either of their parents. Male participants, especially the student groups, mentioned that boys are usually more easily overlooked by parents when it comes to giving out such information. Participants stated that it was usually the mother who would talk about such issues and try to give information on such matter to the youngsters. However, since mothers usually paid more attention to the girls in the family while giving information, boys usually turn towards their friends to gain information about these issues. It was surprising to note that only five among all the participants mentioned that information about puberty and the changes during this time were given to them by their father or a brother. The rest of these participants 76 THEMATIC ANALYSIS