Sex and young people
Focus Topics
Are you ready for sex?
Things to consider if you're thinking about having sex. Includes 10 questions that you should ask yourself.
15 things you should know about sex
Common myths about pregnancy, STIs, being gay or lesbian, and first-time sex.
Boys' bodies Q&A
Answers to common questions about boys' bodies, including puberty, sex, penis size and unexpected erections.
Girls' bodies Q&A
Answers to questions about girls' bodies, including puberty and sex, vaginal discharge and pregnancy.
Alcohol and sex
The risks of having sex after drinking, including STIs, pregnancy, with tips for staying safe when you go out drinking.
It’s OK to say no
How young people can say no to sex, why you shouldn't feel pressured, and getting help after a sexual assault.
Doing a pregnancy test
Where you can buy a pregnancy test or get one for free, and how to use it.
Peer pressure
Sometimes it's good to wait. Find out how to deal with pressure from friends, boyfriends or girlfriends to have sex.
Open your eyes to STIs
By having unprotected sex, you're risking more than just getting pregnant. STIs such as chlamydia are increasing.
Am I gay, lesbian or bisexual?
Information for young people, including dealing with bullying and coming out.
Boys and puberty
What happens to boys' bodies during puberty. Includes growing hair, erections, deeper voice and wet dreams.
Girls and puberty
What happens to girls' bodies during puberty. Includes growing hair, breasts, periods and moods.
Video: teen bodies
Video describing the changes that happen to boys’ and girls’ bodies during puberty.
Video: growing up
Video of teenagers talking about their experience of growing up and how they cope with the changes in their bodies.
Video: teens in love
Video of teenagers describing their experience of being in love and their often confusing feelings.
Video: coming out
Teenagers describe how they came to terms with being gay and how they each found their unique way to tell their family and friends
Video: Jay's transgender story
Video of Jay describing his transition from female to male and how he feels now.
Getting contraception
Introduction for young people to the 15 different methods of contraception, and where to get them free of charge.
Will they tell my parents?
Information on confidentiality and sexual health services for young people, including contraception, STIs and abortion services.
Video: types of contraception
Video explaining how teenage girls can find the right type of contraception.
Video: where to get contraception
Video explaining where you can go for confidential advice on getting contraception that's right for you.
Video: teens and contraception
Video of teenagers talking about contraception and an expert explaining the options available and how to use a condom.
How to use a condom
Information on how to use male and female condoms safely in order to prevent pregnancy and STIs.
When sex goes wrong
Info for young people on where to get help if sex goes wrong. Includes unprotected sex, unplanned pregnancy and STIs.
Video: using condoms
Video dramatisation of a young couple talking about using a condom, and how sex can still be fun.
Video: teenagers and unsafe sex
Video showing experts explaining contraception options, emergency contraception and how a pregnancy test works.
Video: who's got an STI?
Video explaning that you can't tell if someone's got an STI just by looking at them. Real people talk about using condoms.
Video: chlamydia testing
Watch this short video about a teenage couple getting tested for STIs including chlamydia.
Am I pregnant?
Information if you think you're pregnant, including pregnancy tests, signs of pregnancy, and where to get help.
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