Bringing discussion about aftercare into the negotiation of sexual consent encourages deeper conversations about what people want and need for safe, respectful and pleasurable sex.
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Syphilis cases have increased 30% among 15- to 24-year-olds in Philadelphia since 2019, while cases of gonorrhea are up 18%. Chlamydia cases have decreased but remain high.
When should you start discussing sex with your child? It may be earlier than you think: It starts with consent.
The ladies and gentlemen of the ton would have known a lot more about sex than the show would have you think.
Research makes clear the greater risks that come to children who receive inadequate sex education.
There are big gaps in the way schools approach gender, sexuality and respect. Teaching all students to be ‘porn literate’ is one way we can help make them safer.
Despite consistent messaging ‘we all have a role to play’ when it comes to stopping violence against women, actual guidance on what parents should do can be difficult to find.
Girls growing up in very different circumstances navigated the possibilities and pitfalls of the 1960s and early 1970s in very different ways.
This advice can help you to engage your teens in open, honest and helpful dialogues about sex and sexuality.
Social media platforms can be a gateway for young people who need to access essential resources and support services.
Without nuanced discussion, the film may end up being interpreted by young people in unintended ways.
New research shows how current messages to ‘simply avoid’ sexting do not work for young people.
Ultra-conservative pro-family groups finance campaigns to influence the policies of governments and schools.
We have found that young people have a straightforward desire for authentic and healthy relationships.
Young people need education to understand sexuality and consent.
Chances are, your teenager has already seen online porn. How should you respond if you find out they are watching it? What conversations should you be having with young children to prepare them?
Many TikTok creators, including creators of pornography, use the platform to promote themselves and their explicit content on other platforms.
Schools are aware that it is hugely beneficial for them to work with parents and carers – especially when teaching topics that are deemed sensitive.
Long-distance relationships are hard but there are ways to make your connection stronger.
There’s less sex but more exploration as the Moordale crew embark on new adventures in the show’s last season.
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Sexologist & Lecturer and Research Fellow in Communications & Culture, Edith Cowan University
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