Young People and Sex

Follow the links below to find information about sexual issues for young people.

Updated August 2008

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Title:   Internet safety
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   The net can be a lot a lot of fun but young people using the internet need to be aware of the dangers, scams and rip-offs that are out there, and how to avoid them.
Date:   Jul 2008
Title:   Puberty - what it looks like
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Puberty often begins at about 10 years of age, but you can't see any outward signs then. Physical changes become more obvious at about 13 - 16 years for most boys and about 11 - 14 for most girls.
Date:   Jun 2008
Title:   Acne
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Acne is a skin problem that usually includes mild to severe outbreaks of blackheads, pimples and cysts. Triggers include hormones associated with puberty. Self-help strategies include keeping the skin clean and resisting the urge to squeeze pimples.
Date:   May 2008
Title:   Surviving sexual abuse (young men)
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Sexual abuse is a serious crime and can have many short and long term effects on a victim/survivor.
Date:   May 2008
Title:   Gay or lesbian sons and daughters
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Most parents don't think much about their own children being attracted to someone of the same sex.
Date:   Apr 2008
Title:   Contraception
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Contraception is when you take some action to prevent a pregnancy as a result of sexual activity.
Date:   Apr 2008
Title:   Are you ready for sex?
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Young people can feel a lot of pressure to have sex. Friends may tell you they're all doing it, you may feel pressured by a particular person, or you might feel that it's expected of you from a girlfriend or boyfriend.
Date:   Apr 2008
Title:   Safe partying
Publisher:   Inspire Foundation
Description:   Wanting to go out and party is a normal rite of passage for most young people. There are a few simple things that you can do to have fun in a safe way, and to minimise potential negative impacts of partying. Check out this fact sheet for more info.
Date:   Apr 2008
Title:   Sexuality
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Sexuality is a combination of people's sex, their sexual feelings for others, their feelings about themselves as sexual beings, their ............
Date:   Apr 2008
Title:   Coming out
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Many young people come to realise, often during their secondary school years, that they are gay, or lesbian or bisexual. Coming out means becoming aware of your sexuality, and telling other people about it.
Date:   Apr 2008
Title:   Sexuality
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Sexuality is a combination of people's sex, their sexual feelings for others, their feelings about themselves as sexual beings, their sexual orientation and their sexual behaviour.
Date:   Apr 2008
Title:   Mixed feelings about having sex or a relationship
Publisher:   Inspire Foundation
Description:   This fact sheet has information on gay and lesbian relationships
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   Why do I feel attracted to people of my own sex?
Publisher:   Inspire Foundation
Description:   This fact sheet has information on same sex attraction and stereotypes.
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   Telling people you're gay, lesbian, or bi
Publisher:   Inspire Foundation
Description:   I think I have something to tell you . . . 10 things to consider before telling someone about your feelings and sexuality.
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   I think I might be gay, lesbian or bisexual
Publisher:   Inspire Foundation
Description:   If you are feeling a bit confused about your sexuality, check out this fact sheet for some thoughts on working out your feelings and finding a support service that might help.
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   Coming out
Publisher:   Inspire Foundation
Description:   The term 'coming out' is used by many people and means something different to everyone. This fact sheet has information on what people mean when they talk about 'coming out'.
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   Being Bisexual
Publisher:   Inspire Foundation
Description:   This fact sheet has information on what it means to be bisexual and some of the questions that people might have.
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   Sex education - talking to teenagers
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Many parents and carers feel shy about discussing sex with their children. Your teenager needs accurate information if they are to negotiate sexual relationships safely and responsibly. Sex education should cover a variety of topics including the biology of sex and reproduction, relationships, sexuality, contraception and STIs.
Date:   Jan 2008
Title:   Teenage pregnancy
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Sex education and improved access to contraception has reduced the rate of teenage pregnancy. Currently, just five per cent of Australian children are born to women aged 19 years and under. Teenage women have a higher complication rate during pregnancy and childbirth than older women.
Date:   Jan 2008
Title:   Alcohol - teenagers
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Alcohol is widely used by teenagers. Around 73 per cent of Australian teenagers have tried alcohol at least once. Alcohol is tolerated as a socially acceptable drug, but it is responsible for most drug-related deaths in the teenage population. It's difficult to prevent teenagers from experimenting with alcohol, but parents can encourage sensible drinking habits.
Date:   Dec 2007
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