STUDENT HEALTH GUIDE
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SEXUAL HEALTH Our sexual health is much like our mental health – it’s unique to each person and needs to be looked after. Over the next 12 pages, we’ve set out everything you need to know about being sexually healthy...
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egardless of sexual orientation, age, race or gender, sexual health is an important part of our lives. This is particularly true as a teen – for some, increased independence leads to a desire to try new things and find out who you are. It is natural to want to have fun and experiment, however, it is important to recognise where the boundaries lie between fun and risk-taking behaviour. People’s experience of sex education in school is very varied. Some schools might have had a comprehensive cirriculum whereas others didn’t. Because of this, many of us don’t feel equipped to talk about our sexual health - so now is the time to get clued up and take control.
REGARDLESS OF SEXUAL ORIENTATION, AGE, RACE OR GENDER, SEXUAL HEALTH IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF OUR LIVES
SEXUAL HEALTH & When we think of sexual health, we often think ‘relationships’ – whether that’s a long-term relationship or an online hook-up. In both instances, it’s important to stay safe and only engage in sexual activities that you’re happy with. If you’re going to start
