Sex and young people summary

Find answers to the questions young people often ask about sex. This includes advice about peer pressure, avoiding sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and talking to your partner about sex.

Sex and young people

Grapefruit slice in cocktail glass on soft pastel purple background
Alcohol and sex
Hand that says no
It's OK to say no
Colourful balloons in the shape of sperm on blue background
Sex: 14 things you should know
Black and white chess pieces isolated on pink background.
Peer pressure
Studio shot of two young women comparing contraception against a turquoise background
Fun with less risk
A teenage boy looking at his face in the bathroom mirror
Boys' bodies Q&A
Cactus in terracotta pot on beige background
When sex goes wrong
Three boys hanging out in bedroom looking at a phone
Boys and puberty Q&A
Banana pointing at circle of cherry tomatoes
Are you ready for sex?
dainis-graveris-rIBXcLgayFI-unsplash (1)
Male condoms: know the facts
Over the shoulder shot of woman taking a pregnancy test at home
Pregnancy tests: advice for young people
Two girls sitting in a park looking at a phone screen
Girls and puberty Q&A
Two girls playing basketball match
Girls' bodies Q&A
kelli-mcclintock-cr-Gh5A 9Nc-unsplash
Sexting: do you know the risks?

Latest articles

How steroid creams work: Uses, benefits and side effects
How steroid creams work: Uses, benefits and side effects

Steroid creams treat skin inflammation and irritation. Find out which conditions they can help with, how long they last for and any side effects they ...

Scalp conditions
Scalp conditions that cause hair loss: symptoms, causes and treatment

Some skin conditions can affect your scalp, making it itchy and inflamed, and lead to hair loss. Learn about the symptoms of scalp problems that cause...

Menopause vaginal dryness: symptoms, causes and treatment
Menopause vaginal dryness: symptoms, causes and treatment

Vaginal dryness is a common menopause symptom. Learn about why it happens and how to deal with it, including vaginal dryness treatments such as vagina...

Cancer treatment hair loss
5 cancer treatments that lead to hair loss – and how to cope

Discover how cancer treatment such as chemotherapy can affect your hair, and coping tips for hair loss in cancer treatment.

From cleaning your vagina to dealing with unusual discharge and infections, discover ways to keep your vagina healthy – and when to see a doctor.
7 need-to-knows to help keep your vagina healthy

From cleaning your vagina to dealing with unusual discharge and infections, discover ways to keep your vagina healthy – and when to see a doctor.

Infertility
Why can’t I get pregnant? Your illness and fertility questions answered

Medical conditions, concerns and treatments that might cause infertility or make it more difficult to get pregnant.

Stress and hair loss
Stress and hair loss

Does stress cause hair loss? Find out why you can get some types of hair loss due to stress – including telogen effluvium – and what you can do about ...

Why is my vagina dry?
Why is my vagina dry?

Discover the common causes of vaginal dryness before the menopause, including childbirth, breastfeeding and certain medications, and 10 ways to treat ...

Does menopause cause hair loss?
Does menopause cause hair loss?

Dealing with menopause hair loss? Find out why this type of hormonal hair loss is common, and what help and treatment is available.

34% of people say that the pandemic has made them realise they don't want children.
Has COVID-19 put millennials off having kids?

A new poll by Healthily indicates that the Covid pandemic may have played a role in falling birth rates. Some 34% of the 1,000 25 to 35-year-olds surv...

View all