Sex Issues

Honest information about sexual health, relationships and staying safe as a teenager. Articles cover contraception, STIs, pregnancy, consent and making informed decisions.

All About Abortion
All About Abortion
Abortion is a safe medical procedure with several methods depending on pregnancy length, explained with straightforward facts and answers to common questions.
Contraception: Your Questions Answered
Contraception: Your Questions Answered
No contraception method is 100% safe, but various options reduce pregnancy and STI risks depending on what you choose.
First Kiss Tips
First Kiss Tips
Make your first kiss less stressful with practical tips on timing, consent and keeping things simple.
Getting Over an Abortion
Getting Over an Abortion
If you're struggling after an abortion, talking to someone trained to help can make moving forward feel less overwhelming.
Having a Healthy Teen Pregnancy
Having a Healthy Teen Pregnancy
Teen pregnancies can be healthy with proper prenatal care and good lifestyle choices, despite higher risks from delayed detection and unplanned circumstances.
How to Cope with Your Sexual Identity
How to Cope with Your Sexual Identity
Understanding your sexual orientation and how to come to terms with it as part of growing up.
Let's Talk About Sex
Let's Talk About Sex
Straight talk about sex, sexual health, and why having honest conversations about safer practices actually matters.
Losing Your Virginity
Losing Your Virginity
How to know if you're emotionally ready for sex and what you need to understand about the risks involved.
Questionnaire: Am I Ready to Have Sex?
Questionnaire: Am I Ready to Have Sex?
Check if you're truly ready for sex with this straightforward questionnaire covering emotional readiness, communication and health preparation.
Safer Sex
Safer Sex
Using condoms and other birth control together significantly reduces your risk of STIs and pregnancy during sex.
Sexting: What It Is and How to Say No
Sexting: What It Is and How to Say No
How to protect yourself from sexting risks including lost photos, bullying and legal consequences.
Talking About Your Sexuality
Talking About Your Sexuality
Feeling confused about your sexuality as a teenager is normal, here's how to find someone you trust to talk to about it.
Teenage Pregnancy
Teenage Pregnancy
UK teen pregnancy rates are rising, and young people need clear information to make decisions about their future.
The Contraceptive Pill: FAQ
The Contraceptive Pill: FAQ
Common questions about how contraceptive pills work and what you need to know about taking them.
The Most Common STIs
The Most Common STIs
Here's what you need to know about the 6 most common STIs and how to protect yourself.
Your Questions About Condoms
Your Questions About Condoms
Get straightforward answers about how condoms work, their effectiveness, and what you actually need to know about using them.