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Things to consider if you're thinking about having sex. Includes 10 questions that you should ask yourself.
Find out the risks of sexting, and what could happen to sexual images and messages posted online.
Common myths about pregnancy, STIs, being gay or lesbian, and first-time sex.
Answers to common questions about boys' bodies, including puberty, sex, penis size and unexpected erections.
Answers to questions about girls' bodies, including puberty and sex, vaginal discharge, and pregnancy.
The risks of having sex after drinking, including STIs and pregnancy, with tips for staying safe when you go out drinking.
How young people can say no to sex, why you shouldn't feel pressured, and getting help after a sexual assault.
There are ways of being intimate without putting yourself at risk of pregnancy or STIs.
Where you can buy a pregnancy test or get one for free, and how to use it.
Sometimes it's good to wait. Find out how to deal with pressure from friends, boyfriends or girlfriends to have sex.
By having unprotected sex, you're risking more than just getting pregnant. STIs such as chlamydia are increasing.
Information for young people, including dealing with bullying and coming out.
Information if you think you're pregnant, including pregnancy tests, signs of pregnancy, and where to get help.
Introduction for young people to the 15 different methods of contraception, and where to get them free of charge.
Information on confidentiality and sexual health services for young people, including contraception, STIs and abortion services.
Info for young people on where to get help if sex goes wrong. Includes unprotected sex, unplanned pregnancy and STIs.
Girls' questions about puberty, including growing hair, breasts, periods and mood swings.
Boys' questions about puberty, including growing hair, erections, deeper voice and wet dreams.
Chlamydia is the most commonly diagnosed STI among under-25s. Often there are no symptoms, but testing and treatment are simple.
Do you spend a lot of time worrying about your appearance and body shape? Find out if you could have BDD.
Where to get sexual health help urgently, including advice after sexual assault and forgetting to take the pill.
Find out about the 15 methods of contraception available on the NHS, plus where to get them and how to decide which method suits you.
Abuse is never OK in relationships, and that includes verbal and emotional abuse. Here's how to find help if it's happening to you.
Doug Faulkner recalls how he was bullied during his time at secondary school.
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