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Follow the links below to find information about sexual issues for young people.
Updated August 2008
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Puberty - boy changes, girl changes
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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As you begin to go through puberty you grow taller, stronger, heavier, hairier, smellier, moodier and you may get pimples!
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May 2009
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Gender (how you behave as a male or female)
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Where you live in the world, what your cultural background is have a big influence on how you behave as a male or female in your society.
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Apr 2009
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Sexuality
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Sexuality is a combination of people's sex, their sexual feelings for others, their feelings about themselves as sexual beings, their ............
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Mar 2009
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Surviving sexual abuse (young men)
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Sexual abuse is a serious crime and can have many short and long term effects on a victim/survivor.
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Feb 2009
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Puberty - what it looks like
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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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.
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Feb 2009
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Internet safety
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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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.
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Feb 2009
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Girlfriends and boyfriends
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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We have many different relationships in our lives with friends at school, teachers, people we work with, our parents, brothers and sisters. This topic is about our more personal relationships with boyfriends and girlfriends.
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Feb 2009
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Balanitis
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Balanitis is a health problem that only males get. The head of the penis becomes red and blotchy.
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Jan 2009
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Gay or lesbian sons and daughters
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Most parents don't think much about their own children being attracted to someone of the same sex.
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Dec 2008
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Child development: 12-15 years
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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The early adolescent years are a time of rapid change physically, socially and emotionally. In all areas of life it is the beginning of your child's transition from childhood to adulthood and probably a bit of wandering in nobody's-land on the way.
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Oct 2008
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Safe partying
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Inspire Foundation
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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. Check out this fact sheet for more info.
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Oct 2008
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Contraception
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Many parents are worried about their teenagers' sexual well being and want to protect them from harm and unnecessary suffering.
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Oct 2008
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Menarche
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myDr
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Menarche, the time when a girl has her first period, usually occurs between the ages of 10 and 14.
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Oct 2008
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Living with adult children
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Today many young adults to remain in their parent's home longer or return after a period of independent living. This can put pressure on families.
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Sep 2008
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Teenagers - sexual behaviour
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Better Health Channel
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The sexual behaviour of young people (teenagers) in Australia is recorded in the 2002 results of the third National Survey of Australian Secondary Students, HIV/AIDS and Sexual Health. Unsafe sex practices and unwanted pregnancy are significant health issues for Australian teenagers.
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Jul 2008
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Acne
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Better Health Channel
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Acne usually includes mild to severe outbreaks of blackheads, pimples (zits) and cysts on the skin. Hormones associated with puberty are one trigger for teenage acne. Treatments include managing stress and diet and using skin treatments. Medication and antibiotics are also used to treat acne.
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May 2008
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Sex education - tips for parents
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Better Health Channel
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Parents need to talk to children about sex, but it can be difficult. Simple tips and a range of practical suggestions are available which may help open the lines of communication. Sex education is an ongoing process - short and frequent conversations are better than the big, one-off talk.
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Apr 2008
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Contraception
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Contraception is when you take some action to prevent a pregnancy as a result of sexual activity.
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Apr 2008
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Are you ready for sex?
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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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.
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Apr 2008
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Coming out
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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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.
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Apr 2008
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