Sex and young people

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.

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Services near you

Find addresses, phone numbers and websites for services near you

Tools

Who can help?

Find out more about sex, relationships, contraception, STIs and pregnancy, online, by phone or in person

Focus on chlamydia

Where to get a test for chlamydia and how to treat the most common STI among young people

Contraception guide

All you need to know about contraception, how it works and where to get it

Condom, no condom?

Link to YouTube website

You decide what happens in this interactive video about sexual health.